MEP: Spitzenkandidat idea slowly fading away
The Spitzenkandidat concept – which gives the winning group in the EU elections a chance to propose their lead candidate as European Commission president – is quietly fading away, with…
April 2023
MEP: Spitzenkandidat idea slowly fading away
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Serbia reiterates opposition to Kosovo’s UN membership bid
Serbia will not support Kosovo’s membership to the UN, President Aleksandar Vučić said in discussions with Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Blistrem on Wednesday. In the discussions, Vučić discussed the normalisation…
Over 24,000 Albanian local election candidates, issues with financing, transparency
With under a month until Albania heads to the polls to elect mayors and regional councillors, a total of 132 political parties are present in the country, with more than…
Albanians most pessimistic in region on fall out of Russia-Ukraine war
Albanians are the most pessimistic of all Western Balkan citizens when it comes to the economic outlook following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with almost half believing the situation will not…
Progressives Organize Fresh Nationwide Push for Changes at the Supreme Court
The drive by more than 30 organizations, some new to the effort, comes as ethics questions have engulfed Justice Clarence Thomas. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you…
Inspector General Says U.S. Aid May Be Flowing to the Taliban
The special inspector general for Afghanistan’s reconstruction accused the Biden administration of blocking his efforts to track assistance. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
G.O.P. Immigration Agenda Faces Stiff Odds in Divided House
Not enough Republican members are yet on board with either impeachment proceedings against the Homeland Security secretary or border security legislation. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you…
Dutch accused of ‘cold war mentality’ by Chinese diplomat
The Netherlands should give up their cold war mentality and stop conjuring up conflict, Chinese Foreign Affairs spokesperson Wang Wenbin said during a press conference on Tuesday amid rising tensions…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Makes His White House Run Official
Announcing his long-shot bid to challenge President Biden, he spoke to a crowd of people who voiced their shared skepticism about vaccines and the pharmaceutical industry. Send any friend a…