Dear readers, Your Politics weekly newsletter will become EU Politics Decoded starting from the 13th October. What’s new? Our experts Benjamin Fox and Eleonora Vasques will bring you a round-up of the latest political news in Europe and beyond every Thursday. In this edition, you…
The banning of RT, Sputnik and other Russian state-media is the dismantling of a classic liberal fundamental right in Sweden and Denmark has been done without any public debate. Are we the only ones to notice and care? (Photo: Wikimedia)…
Many believe the results of the Italian elections may significantly impact the European political landscape in the complex interaction between European and national politics. The Italian right-wing coalition won a broad parliamentary majority with 44% of the votes. The centre-left…
French President Emmanuel Macron “is a friend” of Britain, Prime Minister Liz Truss said on Thursday (6 October), having declared earlier this year while campaigning to become leader that the jury was out on whether he was a friend or…
He has repeatedly denied a claim that he paid for an ex-girlfriend’s abortion, and he avoided journalists’ questions in his first public appearance since the claim was reported. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift…
The committee, whose work has mostly faded from view since it wrapped up a summertime series of hearings in July, is toiling to conclude its investigation and recapture public attention. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
The president will also urge governors to follow his lead for people convicted on state charges of possession, officials say. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read…
The F.B.I. said that Joseph Brody, who helped in Glenn Youngkin’s election as governor of Virginia, knocked a Capitol Police officer backward with a barricade. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give…
Following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bogus September 30 annexation of four partially-occupied Ukrainian regions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy officially applied for fast-track NATO membership. The Ukrainian leader’s desire is understandable, but his timing is questionable. Zelenskyy should instead continue to…
It all started with one photo posted on Twitter in March 2016. Eight male French MPs, all senior leaders of their respective parties, put on red lipstick to condemn sexual violence against women. #MeToo wasn’t a thing just yet. #mettezdurouge contre…