Slovenia wants ‘flexible’ fiscal rule
Prime Minister Robert Golob expressed the need for a ‘flexible’ fiscal rule as he hosted the Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni for a debate on reform of economic governance in the…
March 2023
Serbia gives definite ‘no’ to Kosovo recognition, NATO accession
Serbia will not agree to Kosovo joining NATO, nor will it recognise Kosovo in any way, President Aleksandar Vucic told the TV show Ćirilica. On Ćirilica, Vucic spoke of the…
Ghost of Albanian opposition party’s former leader appears before local elections
Albania’s Central Election Commission has announced that the former chairman of the Democratic Party Lulzim Basha is the one who has the right to submit the request of the party…
International organisations bemoan record fines against Bulgarian media
The record lawsuit of €500,000 against news and investigative website Mediapool was harshly criticised by Reporters Without Borders and the Balkan Free Media Initiative as a threat to media freedom.…
Freedom House report highlights corruption as the most serious issue in Croatia
Civil and political rights are generally respected in Croatia, but corruption in the public sector is a serious issue, Freedom House said in an assessment of the youngest EU member’s…
Italy still undecided on renewing partnership with China
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Republicans Open Inquiry Into Treatment of Jan. 6 Defendants at D.C. Jail
House Republicans demanded answers about whether Jan. 6 prisoners were mistreated, part of a broader effort by the G.O.P. to rewrite the history of the riot. Send any friend a…
Former Ohio Legislator Found Guilty of Racketeering in $60 Million Scheme
Larry Householder, a former Ohio House speaker, and Matthew Borges, a former chairman of the Ohio Republican Party, were found guilty in a conspiracy that dated back to 2017, the…
Saudi Arabia Offers Its Price to Normalize Relations With Israel
The Saudi crown prince is seeking a civilian nuclear program and security assurances from President Biden, a steep price for an agreement long sought by Israel. Send any friend a…
Biden Moves to Recapture the Centrist Identity That Has Long Defined Him
After two years championing progressive priorities, the president is speaking more to the concerns of the political middle as he prepares to announce a campaign for a second term. Send…