EU to open talks on emergency border rules in the Schengen area
EU lawmakers will start negotiations on revisions to the Schengen code in the coming days, in a bid to harmonise rules on border controls or lifting them, in cases such…
September 21, 2023
German investments in China increased despite pledges to reduce dependency
German businesses have invested proportionately more in China this year than ever, despite government pledges to reduce dependence on trade with Beijing. In the first half of 2023, 16.4% of…
Salvini slams Austria for blocking border crossing, threatens EU court case
The Italian government will take Austria before the EU court over its blocking of the Brenner crossing at the Italo-Austria border, said League leader and Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini,…
Slovak farmers record historic profit amid Ukraine grain conflict
The Slovak agricultural sector achieved its highest-ever profit of €346.5 million in 2022, but farmers still worry about a ‘definitive end’ of their business unless the government keeps Ukrainian grain…
Polls Show Ron DeSantis Sliding in the Republican Primary
Several recent surveys, nationally and in early-voting states, undermine the governor’s argument that the primary is a two-way race between him and former President Donald J. Trump. Share full article…
Right-Wing Rebels Block Defense Bill Again, Rebuking McCarthy on Spending
It was the second time in a week that hard-right Republicans had defied Speaker Kevin McCarthy on a spending measure, signaling that there was still no G.O.P. agreement on a…
Romanian MEP: member states must have integrity agencies in addition to anti-corruption directive
Each member state will establish an anti-corruption directorate, but it is also important to have integrity agencies to handle the prevention and conflicts of interest, the EP rapporteur on the…
‘Disinformation led by political leaders’: Slovak DSA enforcement challenged
The EU’s regulation of disinformation and illegal content is being put to the test in Slovakia ahead of general elections at a time when some consider political leaders are using…
The Brief – Lets talk about… treaty change
For a long time, there had been no mention of EU treaty change. And then, all of a sudden… Firstly, Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen raised the topic in…
Discontent With Party Politics Reaches New Heights
Americans tend to agree on what is wrong with the political system, and majorities of voters from both parties are unhappy with the quality of the candidates. But there also…