EU Parliament seat allocation puzzle faces deadlock
The European Parliament’s recent vote to increase the number of seats will likely be rejected by ministers, with the status quo the most likely outcome as EU member states start…
June 2023
French farmers ask Macron to ‘stand firm’ on EU-Mercosur agreement
French farmers asked President Emmanuel Macron to continue opposing the EU-Mercosur deal on environmental grounds before meeting with his Brazilian counterpart Lula da Silva on Friday, while the EU Parliament’s…
UK National Crime Agency arrests migrant smuggler
A man suspected of masterminding the smuggling of thousands of migrants across the Mediterranean from North Africa into Italy on ‘death trap’ boats was arrested by the National Crime Agency…
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Netherlands, Morocco to cooperate on extradition of criminals
The Netherlands and Morocco are set to sign an extradition treaty to streamline efforts to persecute and extradite criminals between them, Dutch Justice Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius (VVD/Renew) wrote in a…
Austrian officials drop controversial charges against journalist
The independent investigative journalist raided for his investigation into possible corruption in Carinthia’s Klagenfurt saw charges against him dropped following an outcry from media organisations. Earlier this week, Austrian police…
Irish Forum on Neutrality criticised for pro-NATO views
Ireland’s traditionally neutral stance to conflict was meant to be discussed at the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy in Cork, though anti-NATO protests and most of the panel expressing…
Far-Right Pushes a Through-the-Looking-Glass Narrative on Jan. 6
An ecosystem of true believers is promoting a tale of persecution rather than prosecution that has migrated to the heart of presidential politics. Give this article Supporters of the people…
Ukraine’s Western-Trained Brigades Begin to Enter the Fight
The arrival of new units could be pivotal. But progress has been slow for Ukraine in the early stage of its counteroffensive. Give this article Members of the 3rd Separate…
The Kakhovka dam disaster — what next?
Survivors in Kherson, the day after the destruction of the dam (Photo: Wikimedia) The destruction of the Kakhovka hydropower dam has precipitated the manmade disaster unfolding in Ukraine, the impacts…