Citizens Assemblies — an idea whose time has come (again)?
The Conference on the Future of Europe made a historic error in not including citizens from accession countries, and went largely unnoticed by the larger public largely because it was…
October 2023
Spanish government blocks controversial irrigation law in drought-stricken Doñana
The Spanish government has succeeded in blocking a regional law that would legalise further irrigation around the already-water-scarce Doñana National Park, instead aiming to support sustainable practices financially. The Andalusian…
YouTubers involved in alleged paedophilia in Poland to be investigated
The YouTubers suspected of having illegal contact with underage girls will be investigated, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced Wednesday, after it was revealed that several content creators were involved…
Czech president says 2024 election campaign will test our democracies
The campaign leading up to the EU elections next June will put our democracies to the test, said Czech President Petr Pavel, who warned against populism and short-term political gains…
Romanian troops deployed in Kosovo as part of NATO peacekeeping mission
An infantry company from the Romanian armed forces is to be sent to Kosovo to join the 80
IMF mission urges Romania to further reduce its already high fiscal deficit
Romania has weathered the economic shocks of the pandemic, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and the subsequent spike in energy and food costs, but while it has managed to reduce its…
Portugal opposes EU enlargement ‘fixed deadlines’
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Serbia raises excise taxes on fuel, coffee, tobacco
Changes to Serbia’s excise tax law came into force on 1 October, raising excise duties on fuel, cigarettes, alcohol and coffee by eight per cent. However, this decision does not…
OLAF concludes investigation into Albanian funds case, findings not yet public
The EU Commission’s anti-fraud office, OLAF, has concluded its investigations into corruption in the disbursement of EU funds through the IPARD II agricultural programme in Albania, with no more disbursements…
Kremlin angry at Norway joining EU ban on Russian cars
Moscow criticised Norway’s decision to ban Russian-registered private cars with nine or fewer seats – which came into force on Wednesday as part of EU sanctions against Russia – and…