Far-right Dutch leader Geert Wilders suffered a major setback to his goal of forming a governing coalition Wednesday (29 November) when a key potential partner ruled itself out, uncomfortable with his extreme views. A week after Wilders sparked a political…
A dire talent shortage is threatening the success of vital industries in Germany, according to an annual report from the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), a business association. Despite Germany’s economic stagnation, eight out of ten…
The Bureau International des Expositions voted for the Expo 2030 to be held in Riyadh, beating Italy and Busan, with some alledging corruption may have influenced the outcome. Saudi Arabia won with 165 out of 182 votes, while Busan got…
The commission established by the ruling PiS party to investigate Russian links to former Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government may be used against PiS once Tusk returns to power, Polish media reported on Wednesday. The commission that was meant to…
The business empire of Austrian mogul René Benko is bankrupt and filing for bankruptcy, the group announced on Wednesday, adding that operations would continue for the time being. Going forward, a consortium of investors led by Austrian construction mogul Hans…
Thanasis Bakolas, secretary general of the centre-right European People’s Party, said he was confident that the party’s national leaders would “do the right thing” and back Ursula von der Leyen for a second term at the helm of the European…
The 30-second spot, part of a $10 million advertising effort in Iowa and New Hampshire, does not mention her front-running rival, Donald Trump, or President Biden. Share full article Buoyed by strong debate performances, Nikki Haley has emerged in recent…
According to former senior officers, Denmark’s promised patrol ship contribution to NATO’s common defence does not meet the Alliance’s minimum requirements despite repeated assurances to Danish politicians that the ships would fulfil this promise. Several former senior officers claim the…
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 take a look at the conflict between the…
The idea that the Partido Popular (PP) and its EU family party (European People’s Party – EPP) have floated on Monday about the alleged danger that the Next Generation funds could face if the planned amnesty law finally goes ahead…