U.S. Seeks to Resume Military Dialogue with Beijing
The Joint Chiefs chairman said in a letter to his Chinese counterpart that restoring communications is crucial to avoiding misunderstandings. Share full article By Helene Cooper Nov. 10, 20
November 10, 2023
European complicity in war crimes in Gaza
Even amid the horror in Gaza, some EU member states have been busy doing business with Israel approving lucrative arms deliveries, in the full knowledge that they will be used…
Polish MEPs angry at ‘political’ decision after losing their immunity
The European Parliament’s decision to lift the immunity of four conservative Polish MEPs to allow their prosecution in Poland for inciting hatred against migrants online is “political” and “aimed at…
Czechia, Slovakia want V4 summit with Germany, Austria to talk border controls
Germany and Austria should be invited to the upcoming Visegrad Group summit at the end of November to discuss internal border controls and irregular migration, Czech Interior Minister Vít Rakušan…
Slovakia wants excess profits of electricity producers redistributed
Electricity producers’ profits should be redistributed among consumers, while investments in low-carbon technologies need to be increased, the new Economy Minister Denisa Saková said in a joint statement on EU…
Liberal Donor Group Targets New York and California House Seats for 2024
The Democracy Alliance looks to two large blue states — with $10 million aimed at New York alone — as a way for Democrats to retake control of the House.…
S&D urges EU plan to address housing crisis for young people
Inadequate housing conditions negatively affect people’s physical and mental health, quality of life and dignity, as well as their access to employment and essential services (Photo: European Parliament) The right…
Slovenia doubles down on smoke flavourings, smoke-only lounges
The Slovenian government has toughened its anti-smoking legislation with a ban on smoking rooms and most flavourings in all heated tobacco products and electronic cigarettes to prevent addiction among children…
Cash injection will solve Western Balkan integration woes, says Albania’s EU ambassador
Socio-economic challenges in Western Balkan countries have been hampering their European Union integration path, but this will change with a new €6 billion cash injection for the region, the EU…
Lukoil Bulgaria claims it can legally export fuels to the EU
Some types of fuel made from Russian oil can be exported to the EU under current rules, Lukoil Bulgaria said on Thursday, denying accusations of violating international oil sanctions against…