Beware of kites flying in Westminster
Dear readers, Welcome to EU Politics Decoded where Benjamin Fox and Eleonora Vasques bring you a round-up of the latest political news in Europe and beyond every Thursday. In this edition, we look at the…
November 24, 2022
EU Parliament urges EU to keep blocking funds for Hungary
EU lawmakers adopted a resolution on Thursday (24 November) urging the European Commission and member states not to unfreeze EU funds for Hungary over rule of law breaches in the…
Athens seeks majority to lower Commission’s €275 gas price cap
Greece’s objective at the energy council on Thursday is to make sure there is enough opposition from member states to decrease the gas price cap recently proposed by the European…
Italy, France agree to strategic cooperation after Ocean Viking fallout
Italy and France agreed on Wednesday to set up bilateral working groups and cooperate in strategic sectors, seemingly thawing the icy relationship that developed over the reception of migrants from…
Spain rejects Commission’s gas price cap proposal, wants more ambition
The European Commission’s proposal for a gas price cap is clearly insufficient and not going in the right direction, said Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday (23 November). Sánchez…
U.S. Confronts Iran on Protests, Ukraine and Nuclear Enrichment
The Biden administration has imposed new sanctions on Tehran and expressed support for protesters, as the Iranian government aids Russia in the Ukraine war and continues nuclear enrichment. Send any…
Smooth sailing for Spain’s 2023 budget
The government is on the right track to getting its proposal for the 20
Poland seeks allies for German WW2 reparations claim
Poland has sent diplomatic notes to its EU and NATO allies to drum up support for its dispute with Germany over €1.3 trillion in World War II reparations, Deputy Foreign…
Bulgaria’s pro-European parties ready to form minority government
The leaders of the pro-European parties We Continue the Change and Democratic Bulgaria are both ready to form a minority government if Boyko Borrissov’s GERB fails to form one first,…
Albanian environmentalists sue state over controversial airport
A group of Albanian environmental organisations have sued the government over Vlora Airport as they claim its construction violates several laws, and risks irreparable damage to the valuable ecosystem, mirroring…