LEAK: Most countries hesitant about EU electoral law reform
Most EU countries are hesitant or actively against some of the key proposals of the bloc’s proposed reform of its electoral law, according to the results of a survey conducted…
July 2023
French politicians bicker as tensions on French streets ease
Far from the French government’s call for national unity, politicians, especially from the radical left and the majority, are bickering about their roles in instigating or calming the riots as…
Where Trump, DeSantis and the Other Republican Candidates Stand on Ukraine
The war has illuminated one of the biggest ideological divides within the Republican Party: between members who see a significant global role for the United States, and a more isolationist…
Pentagon Review Faults Oversight of Classified Information
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin ordered the assessment after accusations that an Air National Guardsman disclosed sensitive information. Give this articleShare full article Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III directed…
Dutch, Luxembourgish PMs call for de-escalation between Serbia, Kosovo
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and his Luxembourgish counterpart Xavier Bettel advocated for de-escalation between Serbia and Kosovo on Wednesday at the end of their two-day visit to Serbia and…
Austria’s 2030 climate targets won’t be met on time
Austria’s climate target for 2030 will not be reached in time, the National Energy and Climate Plan (NEKP) revealed on Tuesday. The plan presented a carbon reduction of 35% compared…
Ireland announces enhanced support for solar power projects
The Irish government improved its support for companies switching to solar power on Tuesday, opening up an ongoing scheme providing grants for solar photovoltaic installations to a broader range of…
Flanders’ plans for mandatory migrant Dutch language classes may fall through
Flanders’ aims to make the NT2 language test compulsory for non-EU citizens from 1 September 20
Jourová says no more obstacles for Bulgaria, Romania Schengen accession
Commission Vice President Věra Jourová on Wednesday (5 July) spoke positively regarding Bulgaria and Romania’s Schengen accession, replying to a question by EURACTIV after the EU executive presented the “Rule…
The Brief — The fallout from France’s riots
France’s current predicament, punctuated by the riots of the last week and the harsh political confrontation that has followed, is likely to have significant electoral consequences. Since riots broke out…