Dear readers, Welcome to EU Politics Decoded where Benjamin Fox and Eleonora Vasques bring you a round-up of the latest political news in Europe and beyond every Thursday. In this edition, we look at the latest evidence of the accountability…
The first-ever Africa Climate summit. ‘This is not a descent into a scramble for resources reminiscent of the colonial era' (Photo: Instagram) In the realm of climate change, a significant transformation is underway, one that demands the West’s immediate recognition:…
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has offered to collaborate with regional states and the opposition to meet demands for faster administrative procedures, though his appeal was left in limbo as political opponents and CDU-led states remained reserved. The government has been…
Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib is on a two-day trip to Moldova and Romania, with Moldova hoping Belgium will use its EU Council presidency stint at the start in January 2024 to request Belgium help open Moldova’s path to EU…
In recent years, cannabidiol, better known as CBD, has become a popular supplement among people seeking natural support for everyday well-being. Extracted from hemp, CBD is valued for its versatility and ease of use. Among the many available formats, CBD…
With low expectations but cautious optimism, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet on Wednesday Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Vilnius amid a local race to get air defence equipment from Washington.…
While consultancy expenditure rose significantly in the last years, the French Audit Office (Cour des Comptes) warned against the still incomplete regulatory framework governing the use of consultancy firms, which are sometimes used under vague conditions. Consulting firms are sometimes…
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) started investigating the complications of diet drugs known as Ozempic and Saxenda on Monday after the Icelandic Medicines Agency said these appetite-reducing drugs could be linked to suicidal thoughts. The EMA investigation into drugs like…
The debate on nuclear deterrence needs reopening while reliance on allies is key, German MP Thomas Silbehorn (CSU, EPP) told EURACTIV.cz in an interview. According to Silberhorn, only the United States or an alliance of liberal democracies led by the…
In a sign of the complexity and politically charged nature of the issue, the majority opinion, written by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., was accompanied by three concurring opinions and two dissenting ones. Give this articleShare full article By…