Tusk to use ‘any method’ to unblock EU recovery money
The clock is ticking for Poland to unblock its Recovery and Resilience Facility funds and must use all possible methods – whether standard or not – to do so, Polish…
October 26, 2023
Bulgarian insurer to sue Romania for €500 million over ‘hostile takeover’
Bulgarian insurer Eurohold made public its intention on Thursday (26 October) to sue Romania to the tune of €500 million if the case of the “
Iraq to Gaza via Ukraine — the moral bankruptcy of the West
Europe and the US are sending the message that human rights and international law apply to some, but not to others. This attitude makes the West morally bankrupt in the…
EU Parliament seeks a say in selecting Commission president after elections
The European Parliament wants to be engaged in negotiations with national leaders in choosing the European Commission president after EU elections, according to a draft report the Committee on Constitutional…
Berlin moves ahead with fast-tracking deportations
A controversial bill to accelerate the deportation of rejected asylum seekers was agreed upon by the German government on Tuesday, with members of the coalition speaking out against the move.…
France increases medical aid for Gaza
At least a plane and a ship will be sent to provide medical aid and support hospitals in Gaza, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday afternoon, rejecting accusations of…
Virginia Republicans Look to Neutralize Abortion as an Election Issue
The state’s governor, Glenn Youngkin, has a strategy to win the state. If it halts Democrats’ momentum on the issue, it could be a model for the party in 20
Dutch Labour, Green parties threaten to revoke support for EU – Israel trade agreement
The Labour (PvdA/S&D) and Green (GL/Greens-EFA) parties voiced their sympathy for a parliamentary motion calling to revoke Dutch support for the EU’s Association Agreement with Israel on Wednesday, demanding a…
Salvini condemns Erdogan for ‘justifying attacks’ by Hamas
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called Hamas a liberation group fighting to protect their land and freedom, which Vice-Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini (League/ID) called ‘disgusting’ on Wednesday, adding…
Spain collects €3 billion in ‘solidarity taxes’ on banks, large energy companies
Madrid’s solidarity taxes on financial institutions and large energy companies that were implemented last year to mitigate the impact of the post-COVID-19 economic crisis has raised over €2.9 billion, €400