The new EU Ethics Body will harmonise transparency standards for EU politicians in nine EU institutions but will not have investigative and sanctioning powers, a European Commission source told EURACTIV. The proposal for the new body will be published at…
The European Union and the United States have expressed concerns on Tuesday (30 May) over a new Polish law creating a body to probe “Russian influence”, which critics say Warsaw will use to target opposition. The EU has “special concern”…
President Rumen Radev displayed hostility regarding the coalition “We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria” as he handed them the mandate to try to form a government on Monday (29 May), as the constitution requires. At the ceremony, Radev did not shake…
While the economy of Austria, the small alpine country that is home to manifold global institutions, but also international spy rings, appears to be in good shape, its democracy is not looking so sharp ahead of crucial elections next year.…
Senators from several political groups aim to extend the statute of limitations for sexual offences committed against minors, according to a bill seen by EURACTIV, though its chances of success are low. The bill, which aims to “combat impunity for…
Spain’s conservative Popular Party (PP/EPP) got the most votes in seven of the country’s 10 big cities in Sunday’s local elections, obtaining pluralities or majorities in Madrid, Valencia, Sevilla, Zaragoza, Malaga, Murcia and Palma. However, it would have to forge…
The deal to raise the debt ceiling bolsters President Biden’s argument that he is committed to bipartisanship, but it comes at the cost of rankling many in his own party. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Ron DeSantis entered the presidential race last week along with Tim Scott, with others to follow. For the former president, the more candidates the better. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
A judge is expected to rule as soon as this week on whether the new law banning “adult cabaret” in front of children is constitutional. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
The California Democrat is surrounded by a large retinue of aides at all times, who tell her how and when to vote, explain what is going on when she is confused, and shield her from the press and public. Send…