Russia became Bulgaria’s largest importer in 2022
Russia was the largest importer in Bulgaria in the year of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, replacing Germany at the top spot among importers. Russia imported goods to Bulgaria for…
February 2023
France eyes water restriction during winter drought
France is to adopt a series of water restriction measures and a major water plan, as it currently faces an unprecedented winter drought, Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion Minister Christophe…
Luxembourg sends Ukraine supplies despite empty stocks
Luxembourg, which has been sending supplies to Ukraine since the start of the war, is buying weapons from open markets to ensure it can keep delivering aid as it has…
Threats from Russia, disinformation rises in Sweden
Threats to Sweden’s security are increasing and are coming mainly from Russia amid a rise in disinformation campaigns, according to the latest report from the Swedish Security Services (Säpo) released…
NTSB Report on Ohio Train Derailment Says Crew Tried to Slow Down
An overheating wheel bearing set off an audible alarm on the train before it derailed this month, according to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board. Send any…
Special Counsel Seeks to Force Pence to Testify Before Jan. 6 Grand Jury
Prosecutors have asked a federal judge to set aside any claims of executive privilege that former Vice President Mike Pence might raise to avoid answering questions. Send any friend a…
Spain will send the first shipment of Leopard tanks to Ukraine, with more to come
Spain will soon send the first shipment of six Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine and plans to send more German-made armoured vehicles of the same type in the near future,…
Meloni says Berlusconi weakens her image abroad ‘on purpose’
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has accused former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi of deliberately trying to damage her international profile by way of his controversial comments against Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Putin’s claims ‘absolutely delusional’, says Portuguese FM
Russian President Vladimir Putin had made absolutely delusional claims about the war in Ukraine in his speech on Tuesday when he announced Moscow’s suspension of the nuclear arms control agreement,…
Morawiecki and Meloni’s Europe is destined to fail
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 why…