As Pandas Leave D.C., Is Panda Diplomacy Over?
The giant pandas are leaving Washington. Some fans find it unbearable. Share full article By Edward Wong Photographs and Video by Erin Schaff Edward Wong is a diplomatic correspondent and…
November 8, 2023
German economy minister slams country’s ‘strict’ immigration authorities
German immigration authorities may be too hostile to foreigners, making it harder for the country to tackle looming labour shortages, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Tuesday, as Germany, like…
Sánchez’s hopes for swift renewal dashed as amnesty law talks drag on
Negotiators from acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s PSOE (S&D) and the Catalan separatist formation JxCat have dashed hopes of Sanchez securing a renewed mandate this week, as the negotiating parties…
Abortion Rights Fuel Big Democratic Wins, and Hopes for 2024
Election results from Tuesday showed that Democrats, independents and even some moderate Republicans can coalesce around the issue. Share full article Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky won a second term…
Union takes legal action as Malta drags heels over pledges made to receive EU funds
Promised reform to the appointing and governing of specialised tribunals made by the Maltese government under the EU’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) has not borne fruit, and now…
Slovakia wants to reroute money from NGOs to pensioners
Prime Minister Robert Fico’s war on NGOs continues with a change to the tax code, which will give citizens the option to provide a portion of their taxes to their…
Pro-Russian party to file vote of no confidence against Bulgarian government
The pro-Russian party Vazrazhdane will file a vote of no confidence against the Bulgarian government because of its defence policy, party leader Kostadin Kostadinov announced in a Facebook post. “
Race for Houston Mayor Heads to a Runoff
In a field of more than a dozen candidates, two well-known Texas Democrats emerged: U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee and State Senator John Whitmire. Share full article By J. David…
The Third Republican Debate Is Tonight: What to Watch
Can Nikki Haley build on her momentum? Will Ron DeSantis go on offense? Is anyone still watching? Here’s what to look for at the Republican debate. Share full article Just…
Romania to ask Commission to rethink methane emissions reduction proposal
Bucharest intends to ask the European Commission to revise the proposed legislation to reduce methane emissions because Romania would face high costs compared to other member states, as Energy Minister…