The Brief — May marches
Dictators are afraid of people. It would be very worrying if democracies were too. For someone unfamiliar with Russia, the 9 May parade looks like the perfect moment to experience…
May 9, 2023
The Coin, the Constitution, Premium Bonds: The Debt Limit Workarounds
As Congress hurtles toward a debt limit showdown, ways to work around it are garnering attention. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
British Navy to defend Stockholm archipelago
Sweden’s Chief of Naval Staff praised the British marines who have been involved in the Aurora 23 military exercises designed to ready the defence of the Stockholm archipelago in case…
Salvini’s Lega tired of being in shadows, ID clips its wings
In the run-up to next year’s EU elections, Vice-Prime Minister Matteo Salvini’s Lega has started an internal reflection to reposition itself in Brussels and finally obtain strategic political positions that…
Scholz pushes to strengthen EU’s ability to fight rule of law violations
Addressing EU lawmakers on Tuesday (9 May), German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stressed the need to reform the bloc, particularly if it wants to continue enlarging, and to strengthen the European…
‘There Are No Good Options’: The U.S. Is Running Out of Money
Treasury is running out of cash, leaving little time to resolve a debt ceiling standoff that could result in default. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Portugal to get EU aid following drought situation
Agriculture and Food Minister Maria do Céu Antunes signed the order recognising a drought situation in 40
Due diligence directive could be ‘end of free enterprise’, warns Czech MEP
The European Commission’s proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive is causing a stir among Czech companies and Czech MEP Martina Dlabajová, who warn of a negative impact on…
Polish PM sparks controversy with awards to Lithuanian politicians
Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki sparked controversy during his visit to Lithuania, where he awarded two controversial Lithuanian politicians of Polish origin with medals. Waldemar Tomaszewski and Stanisław Pieszko are…
William Burns, a C.I.A. Spymaster With Unusual Powers
Mr. Burns, a key figure in bolstering the Biden administration’s support for Ukraine, has amassed influence beyond most previous spy chiefs. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you…