French left divided over abaya ban in schools
The ban on the abaya in schools, announced by French Education Minister Gabriel Attal, has highlighted the left’s divisions over secularism and its implementation, while the radical left has vowed…
August 2023
Biden Looks for New Ways to Energize Black Voters
With much of his racial equity agenda thwarted by Congress or the courts, President Biden is trying to close an enthusiasm gap among the voters who helped deliver him to…
How Trump’s Election Lies Left the Michigan G.O.P. Broken and Battered
Infighting between Trump acolytes and traditionalists has driven away donors and voters. Can the Michigan Republican Party rebuild in time for the presidential election? Share full article Kristina Karamo pledged…
Shelving Bulgaria and Romania’s Schengen dream helps Russia
For the EU to miss another valuable opportunity to integrate its Balkan members would not only be politically reckless, but could create a furious backlash from Bulgaria and Romania�
Romanian LGBT community slams government’s ECHR challenge
The Romanian government’s appeal against a recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights, which ordered Bucharest to provide legal protection and recognition for same-sex families in a case…
Up to 25,000 Serbian workers obtain German employment visas annually
Some 25,000 Serbians, particularly medical staff, apply for German work visas every year in search of better working conditions and few reasons to remain in the country. According to recent…
Albania sceptical of EU chief’s enlargement push
As European Council Chief Charles Michel called for a new deadline for enlargement of the European Union, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said he appreciated the gesture, but It could…
Poland, Latvia, Lithuania will shut Belarus border if ‘critical incident’ occurs
Poland and two Baltic states will close their borders with Belarus entirely if a “
Last-minute young candidate shakes race of Greek leftist Syriza presidency
A 35-year-old self-made businessman has caused turmoil in Greece’s main opposition Syriza party as on Tuesday, he is expected to officially announce his candidacy for the party’s presidency following the…
French business: EU generates as much frustration as hope
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