Czech PM praises EU’s new path, particularly on security
The European Union is undergoing self-reflection and changing in the right way, notably when it comes to security, Prime Minister Petr Fiala told the Czech press on Wednesday. In an…
January 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia Juggles Local Issues and National Ambition
Virginia’s Republican governor is considering a presidential run, but a divided state legislature may thwart his ambitions for conservative policy victories. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you…
Croatia PM goes for mini cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković sacked two government ministers on Thursday, including the one in charge of EU funds, saying the changes were appropriate and necessary. Construction Minister Ivan Paladina will…
Divided Albanian opposition in crisis, MPs expelled as elections approach
The leader of one faction of the divided Albanian Democratic Party, Enkelejd Alibeaj has expelled four members from the parliamentary group, further exacerbating the strife within the opposition just four…
EU elections: a future for Europe’s Social Democrats?
Since the time of Tony Blair and Gerhard Schröder, social democrats in Europe have declined in electoral support. But is this trend reversing? In 1994, social democrats held about 35%…
Greece asks EU to ban fish imports from Turkey
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias sent a letter to EU top diplomat Josep Borrell asking him to take action against Turkey’s illegal fishing activities in Greek waters. On 5 January,…
Pro-EU Bulgarians to stage protest against Facebook moderator
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EU Parliament head sets out transparency plan in response to ‘Qatargate’ scandal
The head of the European Parliament will set out a 14-point plan on Thursday (12 January) to tighten within weeks rules for lawmakers on financial declarations and contacts with lobbyists,…
Italy could replace the US in protecting Slovakia’s airspace
Italy may replace the US in guaranteeing the protection of Slovakia’s air space after the US announced it would remove the battery from its Patriot air defence system in Slovakia,…
Serbia says Hungary will vote against Kosovo EU, CoE membership
Hungary will vote against the admission of Kosovo to several European and international organisations, such as the Council of Europe and the EU, according to a declaration made by Serbian…