Fact Check: Trump on Electric Vehicles in Michigan
The former president campaigned in Michigan during a strike by autoworkers but resorted to misleading claims to make the case for his candidacy. Share full article Former President Donald Trump…
September 2023
Commission confident of migration deal but divides among ministers persist
Ministers will reach a deal on a key migration law “
Trump’s Legal Defense Effort Comes Under Financial Strain
Former President Donald Trump’s team has found lawyers for others caught up in his prosecutions and has paid many of their legal bills. That arrangement may not be sustainable. Share…
France’s Le Maire: Time to favour European industrial goods, drop ‘obsolete dogmas’
European industrial goods must be given preferential treatment across the continent, which requires getting rid of “obsolete dogmas”, French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire told journalists on Wednesday, making this…
Polish senator: Russian coal still flowing into Poland
Russian coal continues to arrive in Poland despite the latter being one of the first countries to call for a boycott of Russian natural resources, according to recordings released by…
Romania using unconventional means to press Austria into lifting Schengen veto
Austria maintaining its veto to prevent Romania from joining the Schengen border-free zone is impacting Romanian leaders, who are now looking for alternative solutions “other than the diplomatic way” while…
Justice Dept. Accuses Trump Lawyers of Dragging Their Feet in Documents Case
Prosecutors said the former president’s defense team was trying to use an arcane law to derail the scheduled start of his trial on charges of mishandling classified material and obstructing…
France’s deals with Australia, Canada, a giant step for EU ‘raw materials diplomacy’
France’s signing of agreements on raw materials with Canada and Australia is a major step forward for European “raw materials diplomacy”, the French Energy Ministry said on Wednesday. After Australian…
The Brief – Menendez and Qatargate: Spot the differences
US Senator Bob Menendez pleaded not guilty on Wednesday (27 September) to charges of taking bribes from three New Jersey businessmen while calls for his resignation from fellow Democrats are…
Waiting for the white smoke
Dear readers, Welcome to EU Politics Decoded where Benjamin Fox and Eleonora Vasques will bring you a round-up of the latest political news in Europe and beyond every Thursday. In…