UN rights mission blasts EU on Libya migrant abuses
European Union backing for Libyan authorities who stop and detain migrants means the bloc has “
March 2023
Judge Signals Impatience a Year Into Sept. 11 Case Plea Talks
Legal teams sent the Pentagon’s top lawyer policy questions in March 2022. The Biden administration has yet to reply. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10…
Finland, Sweden agree to military firearms deal
Finland and Sweden concluded a framework agreement with Finnish gun manufacturer SAKO to replenish their respective firearms stockpiles. The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command…
Top meeting postponed as Berlin government shows cracks
A meeting between Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz, government members and the leadership of the coalition parties to resolve differences including climate, transport and budgetary issues that went into the night…
Nordics coordinate air defence without intention to unify forces
The air forces of Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark have signed the first-ever letter of intent aiming to strengthen common air defence between the countries. The joint statement mentioned “seamless…
Chris Christie, Putting Out Feelers for a 2024 Run, Takes Aim at Trump
A speech in New Hampshire looks back on 2016 and ahead to another potential campaign — one that would have to start from square one. Send any friend a story…
Costly Court Race Points to a Politicized Future for Judicial Elections
A crucial election for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court has drawn tens of millions of dollars in spending, turning an officially nonpartisan contest into a bare-knuckle political fight. Send any friend a…
In Mississippi, a Choice to Forgo Medicaid Funds Is Killing Hospitals
Mississippi is one of 10 states, all with Republican-led legislatures, that continue to reject federal funding to expand health insurance for the poor, intensifying financial pressure on hospitals. Send any…
Alitalia loan illegal, EU Commission wants €400 million repayment
The €400 million bridging loan Italy granted to former flag carrier Alitalia in 2019 constitutes illegal state aid under EU rules, and Italy must recover it, plus interest, the European…
Spanish prime minister reshuffles cabinet before elections
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a minor reshuffle of his government on Monday- the fifth since he took office – with an eye on the upcoming regional elections due on…