Russian presence at Paris Olympics risks normalizing Ukraine invasion
On January 25, news broke that the International Olympic Committee would allow Russian athletes to compete at the 20
February 2, 2023
Socialist Bullmann to take over Parliament’s human rights committee
Veteran socialist MEP Udo Bullmann will become the European Parliament’s chief spokesperson on human rights after his predecessor resigned as part of the fallout from the Qatargate scandal. Bullman has…
Hungary’s OTP becomes biggest player in Slovenian banking market
The Hungarian banking group OTP received clearance from the Slovenian market regulator to take over NKBM, Slovenia’s second-largest bank, making OTP the largest player in the local banking market. The…
NATO: No compromise on freedom of speech, says Swedish FM
Sweden will not compromise on freedom of expression or rule of law, Foreign Minister Tobias Billström said on Wednesday in response to Turkey’s Erdogan’s continuing demands and condemnations. Turkish President…
House Ousts Ilhan Omar From Foreign Affairs Panel
In a highly politicized vote, the Republican-led chamber criticized Ms. Omar’s statements about Israel, exacting retribution for the removal of G.O.P. members when Democrats held the majority. Send any friend…
Kurti: A mono-ethnic association not possible in multi-ethnic country
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, spoke on Wednesday to the media about international pressure to accept the Association of Serb Municipalities, a provision signed in 2013 that the…
New US-EU Coalition calls to sanction Hollywood star
A group of politicians across the globe are urging the EU to enforce sanctions on ten individuals for supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine – including US actor Steven Seagal.…
EU lawmaker: Electoral law system is frustrating for many of us
When the EU electoral system was established, ahead of the first European Parliament elections in 1979, the bloc had nine member states instead of the current 27 and 410 MEPs,…
Tortured Guantánamo Detainee Is Freed in Belize
Majid Khan, a Pakistani citizen who attended high school in Maryland, finished his sentence last year. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to…
Brian Deese, Top Economic Aide to Biden, Will Step Down
Brian Deese, the director of the National Economic Council, played a pivotal role in negotiating economic legislation the president signed in his first two years in office. Send any friend…