Rome rejects European Stability Mechanism, irritates Brussels
The ratification of the European Stability Mechanism treaty (ESM) was rejected by 184 votes, all from Fratelli d’Italia, Lega, and the 5 Stars Movement, a decision many in Brussels are…
December 22, 2023
Macron highlights France’s commitment to fight terrorism over Christmas dinner with troops
French President Emmanuel Macron is celebrating Christmas with French troops while ‘highlighting France’s enduring commitment to the fight against terrorism’ while visiting an airbase in Jordan on Thursday and Friday,…
EU lawmakers urge Madrid region chief to slash anti-LGBTIQ+ bill
The President of the Madrid region, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, was urged to backtrack on her plans to cut down trans rights and LGBTI protection in a letter that was sent…
How DeSantis’s Ambitious, Costly Ground Game Has Sputtered
The Florida governor’s field operation, one of the most expensive in modern political history, has met challenges from the outset, interviews with a range of voters and political officials revealed.…
Hunter Biden Text Cited in Impeachment Inquiry Is Not What G.O.P. Suggests
A 2019 message from the president’s son alluded to giving his father half his salary. The back story offers unflattering insights into the Biden family but does not support assertions…
Fact-Checking G.O.P. Claims in the Biden Impeachment Inquiry
Many messages cited by Republicans as evidence of corruption by President Biden and his family are being presented out of context. Share full article Republicans are doing everything they can…
EU Commission allocates €1.2 billion for transformation of coal regions in Bulgaria
The European Commission allocated €1.2 billion on Thursday for the transformation of Stara Zagora, Kyustendil, and Pernik in Bulgaria under the Just Transition Fund. “This is a very serious sum…
Romanian government approves offshore wind law for Black Sea power plants
On Thursday, the Romanian government approved a bill to make it easier to harness the Black Sea’s abundant offshore wind energy. This initiative aligns with Romania’s commitments under its National…
Slovenian government averts clash with unions – for now
After months of tough talks, the Slovenian government and trade unions in the public sector have reached an agreement under which wages in the public sector will be adjusted to…
EU Commission is jeopardising future of organic farming
By banning all these new plant breeding techniques in organic farming, the commission deprive the organic sectors of access to new varieties (Photo: Markus Spiske) The European Union’s commitment to…