Madrid braces as farmers extend protests
Madrid is bracing for traffic chaos on Wednesday as thousands of farmers are expected to protest against the latest government proposals, which they say are insufficient to maintain the economic…
February 21, 2024
EU not prepared to include country at war in EU, says former Commission chief Barroso
The European Union is not ready to accept the inclusion of a country at war, Former EU Commission President and former Portuguese Prime Minister José Manuel Durão Barroso warned on…
Biden Plans to Harden Protection Against Cybersecurity Threats to Ports
An executive order on the president’s desk would give expanded powers to the Department of Homeland Security amid increased fears of a conflict with China. Share full article The executive…
Fact-Checking Biden’s Recent Economic Talking Points
President Biden has made some misleading statements during campaign and public events in recent weeks as he discussed taxes, industry, jobs and more. Share full article Under President Biden, the…
Why Black Democrats Are Unlikely to Aid Nikki Haley in South Carolina
Nikki Haley could use crossover support in her fight against Donald Trump, but she has alienated the Black voters who are central to the state’s Democratic voting base. Share full…
Ukraine refugees want to return home — but how?
The majority of refugees are women and children — one-in-four Ukrainian women now living outside the country (Photo: European Commission) It is generally accepted that the longer refugees are out…
Poland takes first step to withdraw Article 7 procedure
Polish Justice Minister Adam Bodnar presented EU ministers with an action plan to restore the country’s rule of law, which EU Commissioner Věra Jourová described as a first step for…
Special EU fund for coal regions looks good but is costly, warns Czech study
Creating a new European fund to support coal regions – the Just Transition Fund – may look like a positive step for disadvantaged areas, but its administration is complex, costly…
Romanian far-right party leader wants to destabilise Chişinău, warns Moldovan PM
AUR party leader George Simion is involved in “destabilising efforts in Moldova”, accused Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean, which resulted in Moldovan authorities extending the party leader’s ban from entering…
Salvini under pressure to show cancelled deal with Putin’s party after Navalny remarks
Liberal Action party (Renew Europe) leader Carlo Calenda slammed far-right Lega party leader Matteo Salvini on social media on Tuesday, demanding an account of the 20