Maltese society divided over arrest of woman who had abortion
The arrest of a Maltese woman for having a medical abortion at home has divided Maltese society, with pro-choice groups calling for urgent changes to the law and staging protests,…
June 7, 2023
Scholz defends his European record as he lashes out at critics
German chancellor Olaf Scholz went on a communication offensive this week, defending his approach to European affairs, following criticism over his leadership style. Scholz’ three-party coalition has been squabbling for…
Right of Reply from the Hungarian government
Zoltán Kovács is government commissioner for the 2024 Hungarian EU presidency, and secretary of state for international communication and relations (Photo: Zoltan Kovacs�
Czechia is not safe, foreign minister warns
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský (Pirates, Greens/EFA) warned against a worsening security environment and called for further investments in the defence sector. According to the head of the Czech diplomacy,…
Polish Supreme Court rejects minsiter’s presidential pardon
The Polish Supreme Court issued a ruling rejecting President Andrzej Duda’s pardon of the Interior Minister and head of the country’s Central Anti-Corruption Bureau, Mariusz Kamiński. In 20
Kosovo cracks down in criminality in the north
Kosovar Interior Minister Xhelal Svecla announced the arrest of a suspect believed to be involved in smuggling and the threatening of Deputy Mayor of Leopsavic, Dragana Miletic, has been arrested…
Mike Pence Hasn’t Grown Less Conservative, but Republicans Have Shifted
The polls say Mr. Pence, who is set to announce his 2024 candidacy on Wednesday, has little chance, but he is driven by his faith, instead. Send any friend a…
Romania not as tough with Russia as other NATO states, says ambassador
The Romanian authorities are not as tough in their relations with Russia as other NATO member states, Valery Kuzmin, Russia’s ambassador to Bucharest, said on Tuesday, noting the door for…
Slovenia elected non-permanent member of the UN Security Council
Slovenia has been elected a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2024-2025, reaching the required backing from two-thirds of the UN member states in the first round of…
European Commission body ‘biased’, Ombudsman and EU lawmakers step in
As recent research conclusions and MEP complaints showcase the European Commission’s Regulatory Scrutiny BoardR