Time for a reset: EU regional funding needs overhauling
The creation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the late adoption of the EU budget for 2021-2027 and the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic are responsible for fact that…
September 2023
Czechia approves purchase of F-35 fighter jets
The Czech government has approved the purchase of 24 F-35 fighter jets, adding to a growing group of European countries waiting for the advanced aircraft to be delivered. The US…
Progressive Slovakia becomes target of AI misinformation, tops polls
Social media giants Facebook and YouTube have not reacted to two of the far-right Republika’s social media posts in which AI is used to mimic the voice of Progressives leader…
Keep channels open with Russia, say five EU states
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Fetterman in a Tie: The Senate Revokes Casual Dress Code
A week after the top Senate Democrat announced a more casual standard for dress in the chamber, a bipartisan pair won passage of a measure requiring that business attire be…
Nikki Haley and Tim Scott Clash at the Second GOP Debate
For months, Nikki Haley and Tim Scott have been polite to one another on the campaign trail. That ended in a fiery way on Wednesday night on the debate stage.…
Romania’s Social Democrats reluctant to recognise same-sex marriage
Romania’s ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD) are reluctant to pass legislation recognising same-sex marriage, despite the Strasbourg-based European Human Rights Court calling on Romania to urgently change its laws. On…
Albania defies EU foreign policy on Kosovo-Serbia for first time
Albania, for the first time, stated it does not align with the foreign policy statements of the European Union, with regards to the ongoing dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, facilitated…
EU’s sex work report: Key omissions
This week, Euractiv’s Beyond the Byline podcast looks into the hotly contested report on the regulation of sex work. EU lawmakers adopted a report advocating the decriminalisation of people engaged…
Who Won the 2nd Republican Debate?
Pundits thought Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis and Tim Scott delivered sharp performances, though they did not damage the front-runner, Donald Trump. Share full article Commentators were divided over who delivered…