Niger coup leader repeals law against migrant traffickers
The head of Niger’s military regime has repealed a law which criminalised the trafficking of migrants through the nation, a hub for those seeking to reach Europe via neighbouring Libya…
November 2023
Wilders appoints former socialist minister as new coalition scout
Dutch election winner and Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders wants socialist and former minister Ronald Plasterk to lead the coalition-building effort after the party’s previous scout resigned over fraud allegations…
Sweden backs Finland closing borders to fend off ‘Russia-orchestrated’ migrant crisis
Sweden supports Finland’s decision to close several border crossings in response to a recent surge of migrants and asylum seekers from Russia, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said during his…
France wants to set aside 10% of its territory to protect biodiversity
France will place 10% of the country under “strong protection” to halt the gradual destruction of plant and animal life, the country’s new biodiversity strategy for 2030
Arizona Legislators Must Testify About Voting Laws, Supreme Court Rules
Two Republican lawmakers had argued that they could not be questioned about their motives for supporting the laws, which require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. Share full…
Biden Campaign Aims to Weaponize Trump’s Threat to Obamacare
The president’s aides quickly jumped on a statement by Donald Trump that he was “seriously looking at alternatives” to the health law. Share full article + Former President Donald J.…
Could Biden’s Clean Energy Push Be a Victim of Its Success?
Thanks to the president’s signature legislation, solar energy manufacturing is booming in Georgia, a key state in the 20
The Brief – Waiting for the disruptors
The term ‘disruption’ in the field of politics has become a buzzword, although there is little clarity as to what the term means, how it is deployed, and towards what…
Biden Hopes to Alter the Trajectory of the War as Hostages Are Released
President Biden said his goal was to extend the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas to obtain the release of other captives and send more aid into Gaza. Share full…
Russian oil imports to EU via Bulgaria surge
The amount of Russian oil imported into the EU through the Lukoil refinery in Bulgaria has increased significantly in the past few months, Martin Vladimirov, the leading energy analyst of…