DeSantis Clears a Debate Hurdle. Will It Be Enough to Build On?
The Florida governor projected confidence onstage, but time is running out to stop his slide in the polls and convince voters he’s the best Trump alternative. Share full article Gov.…
September 2023
Germany lifts block on EU migration deal
The German government will drop its opposition to controversial parts of the EU migration deal, despite fierce opposition from the ruling Greens, who claim the move would threaten the rule…
Belgian parliament OKs talks on probe into church sex abuse
Flemish political parties agreed on Wednesday to discuss the establishment of a parliamentary committee of inquiry into sexual abuse in the church, following a request by the Vooruit party (S&D).…
Metsola wants Ukraine accession talks to start by year’s end
Formal negotiations on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova to the European Union should begin by the end of the year, according to European Parliament President Roberta Mesola, who has…
Schengen: How Europe is ruining its ‘crown jewel’
One of Europe’s flagship projects is faltering. The passport-free Schengen area is under a continued assault from a growing number of countries that maintain or have re-introduced internal border checks,…
PP leader fails in first attempt to become Spanish prime minister
The leader of the centre-right Partido Popular, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, failed in his first attempt in parliament to become Spain’s next prime minister on Wednesday, although he will have a…
Italy, France, Germany agree on common approach to the migration crisis
Italy, France and Germany have agreed on a common line to tackle the current migration crisis in Italy, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor…
Vulnerable Republicans Try to Head Off Blame for Shutdown
Some mainstream House Republicans representing districts won by President Biden have explored a bipartisan stopgap measure as right-wing lawmakers push Congress toward a shutdown. Share full article Representative Mike Lawler…
Biden to Create Library Honoring His Friend and Rival John McCain
In a stop in Arizona, a key battleground state in next year’s election, the president plans to embrace the longtime Republican senator and vocal Trump critic. Share full article President…
In Michigan, Biden and Trump Offer a Preview of 2024
The candidates’ dueling styles were on clear display as the two men tried to woo voters affected by the United Automobile Workers strike. Share full article Outside the Ford Michigan…