Paris pushes to bring Berlin onboard with EU industrial policy
There is no time to lose for Germany and France to finally sit down and build an ambitious EU industrial policy which will protect European industries vis-à-vis the US and…
September 2023
Paris pushes to bring Berlin onboard with EU industrial policy
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Russia Overcomes Sanctions to Expand Missile Production, Officials Say
Moscow’s missile production now exceeds prewar levels, officials say, leaving Ukraine especially vulnerable this coming winter. Share full article The scene of a missile strike that killed 17 people and…
F.B.I. Agent Undercuts Claims of Political Interference in Hunter Biden Inquiry
Thomas Sobocinski, an F.B.I. agent, told House investigators that the prosecutor overseeing the investigation into the president’s son never said he did not have full authority to pursue charges. Share…
State Dept. Defends Limited Release of Iranian Funds for Prisoners
Republicans are complaining about a key step toward completing a deal that will give Tehran access to $6 billion for humanitarian purposes. Share full article Secretary of State Antony J.…
Pandemic Fraud May Have Robbed Unemployment Insurance of $135 Billion
As much as 15 percent in unemployment benefits paid during the pandemic could have been fraudulently obtained, according to a Government Accountability Office report. Share full article A House Oversight…
What We Know About the Impeachment Case Against Biden
Republicans claim they have unearthed evidence of wrongdoing by the president and his family that could rise to the level of high crimes and misdemeanors. In fact, there’s little to…
Five Former Officers Indicted on Federal Charges in Tyre Nichols Case
The former Memphis officers, who already pleaded not guilty to state charges of second-degree murder, face new charges of civil rights offenses and witness tampering. Share full article The former…
Czechia’s growing dependence on Russian oil raises concerns
Czechia has dramatically increased its reliance on Russian oil, with imports via the Druzhba pipeline reaching 65% this year, up from 56% in the previous year, Barbora Putzová, the spokesperson…
Romania considers seeking compensation for being denied Schengen access
Bucharest is considering seeking compensation for losses suffered by carriers since Romania was first denied entry to the visa-free Schengen zone in 20