The Brief — The house of horror stories
Anyone who has worked in the European Parliament has horror stories about the small but significant number of MEPs and officials who are abusive, bullies, or sexual predators. The proof…
July 12, 2023
Nearly half of Ukrainian refugees want to stay in Germany
A study published on Wednesday (12 July) shows German progress on the integration of Ukrainian refugees, as an increasing number want to stay and many are looking to work. According…
First candidate to replace Tsipras in Greek leftist Syriza emerges
Former minister Efi Achtsioglou will announce on Wednesday her candidacy to replace Alexis Tsipras in the leadership of the main opposition leftist Syriza party, Greek media reported. Achtsioglou is a…
Sweden’s NATO progress criticised by peace organisations, left-wing parties
Turkey’s decision to finally unblock Sweden’s NATO membership process was welcomed by many at the NATO summit in Vilnius, but the Swedish Peace Association and some left-wing parties remain critical…
Libyan militia illegally returned 250 migrants near Malta
A vessel belonging to the militia of Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar illegally returned about 250
The power of cannabidiol – unveiling CBD paste and capsules
In the ever-evolving world of wellness, CBD products have carved their niche, growing rapidly in popularity due to their numerous reported health benefits. Among the vast array of CBD offerings,…
Spanish left accuses PP of lying in debate; regrets harsh tone
The leader of Partido Popular and candidate for prime minister, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, lied in Monday’s election debate, acting Prime Minister and socialist leader Pedro Sánchez and his potential future…
NATO to give more attention to southern flank, follows Portuguese proposal
NATO member states agreed to include a Portuguese-led proposal that calls for greater attention from the alliance to its southern flank, most notably Africa, as part of their summit conclusions…
High energy prices brought down fifth of Slovakia’s factory emissions
Factory emissions dropped by 20% in 2022, which can be largely attributed to high energy prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Denník N reported on Tuesday. The biggest downturns in…
DeSantis Confronts a Murdoch Empire No Longer Quite So Supportive
The Florida governor has faced tough questions and critical coverage lately from Fox News and other conservative outlets, in a sign of growing skepticism. Give this articleShare full article Republican…