EU institutions reach comprehensive deal on migration
EU institutions have reached a political agreement on five laws that, for the first time, will lay down a harmonised approach to migration management for Europe, though NGOs have criticised…
December 2023
Dean Phillips, an Upstart Challenger to Biden, Embraces ‘Medicare for All’
A longtime moderate, the Democratic congressman now says he had been “convinced through propaganda” that calls for universal health care were “a nonsensical leftist notion.” Share full article Representative Dean…
Hungary vs Ukraine: how do you deal with Orbán?
Hungary's Viktor Orban, holding forth at an EU summit (Photo: European Union) EU leaders took momentous decisions last week in Brussels as they agreed to open EU membership talks with…
Wartime pregnancy: My top 5 most unusual emotions
Consequences of the 13 December rocket barrage in Kyiv. (Photo: Daryna Kolomiets) December 13 Russia launched 10 ballistic missiles towards Kyiv. Due to their speed, the rocket alarm system was…
Sanchez says Portugal’s Costa still has a political future in Europe
Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa – who resigned after a probe and continues to govern until the election in March – can still play a role in European politics, Spanish…
Tusk government drops idea to prosecute central bank chief
Polish Central Bank Governor Adam Glapiński, whom the new ruling majority accused of illegally supporting the previous government’s policies, will not be prosecuted, said Poland’s new Prime Minister Donald Tusk.…
Le Pen claims ‘ideological victory’ after French lawmakers approve contested immigration bill
French lawmakers approved a hotly contested immigration bill on Tuesday, with both houses of parliament giving the go-ahead to a legislative overhaul that is much tougher than the government’s initial…
Indicted or Barred From the Ballot: For Trump, Bad News Cements Support
The former president has perfected a playbook of victimhood, raising cash off each of his indictments and encouraging Republican officials to defend him, as his rivals did after the Colorado…
French businesses warn migrant workers are crucial for the French economy
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Denmark signs major defence agreement with the US
Denmark will allow US troops to be stationed on its soil, according to a deal announced by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen that marks a significant shift in Danish defence…