Why EU needs a US ‘foreign agents registration act’ post-Qatargate
A European 'Foreign Agents Registration Act' would systematically expose the countless lobbyists and influence-peddlers on foreign powers�
January 2023
Slovak experts predict more stable gas prices for 2023
Europe will survive this winter if countries continue to reduce energy consumption, with Slovak households rather than companies benefitting the most from government intervention, energy experts said in a survey…
Croatian PM asks retailers to cut euro-inflated prices by Friday
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said his government had “an arsenal of tools” to punish those who raised prices after the country adopted the euro last week and said “they have…
The Brief — Let’s get back to boring
German politics has a reputation for being boring but lately, a series of uncharacteristically entertaining party conferences, packed with quips and political games, has brought much amusement. In such serious…
German minister wants to ban semi-automatic guns after new year riots
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has called for tighter gun control following new years’ riots and a far-right coup that have recently shaken Germany, though her very own coalition partners may…
French government wants to maintain hunting on weekends
Hunting will continue to be allowed on weekends in France, according to a government plan presented on Monday that has left environmentalists disappointed but still needs parliament approval. Eagerly awaited…
Beleaguered Austrian government heads into multi-day retreat
Faced with an energy crisis, a war on Europe’s doorstep, low polling figures, and still reeling from the wake of COVID-19, the Austrian government hopes to regain its bearings by…
Finns divided over NATO permanent bases
Finns are divided over permanent NATO bases and their country’s role in the alliance, but an overwhelming majority favour future membership, a survey published by MTV3 on Monday has found.…
Sweden, US discuss military cooperation amid continued NATO freeze
Sweden and the US held discussions on increasing military cooperation as Turkey and Hungary continue to block NATO membership for the country, Defence Minister Pål Jonson announced Monday. Closer military…
UK, EU agree ‘way forward’ on data sharing in step to ending N.Ireland trade row
Britain and the European Union agreed a way forward on data-sharing on Monday (9 January), in a step towards resolving issues stemming from post-Brexit rules governing trade with Northern Ireland,…