Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, will keep up the pressure on the leader of centre-right Partido Popular (PP/EPP), Alberto Núñez Feijóo, to accept more than one debate with him before the general election. On Monday, the PP declined Sanchez´s invitation…
The International Airlines Group (IAG), Iberia’s parent company, is considering bidding in the privatisation of TAP, in parallel with the process of buying Air Europa, if the move makes sense for the company and it is allowed to participate in…
As the leader of a deep-red state, Mr. Burgum has promoted staunchly conservative policies, signing into law a near-total ban on abortion. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone…
The European Parliament’s main political groups have united in demanding a full-scale election observation mission ahead of Poland’s crucial general election later this year, amid ongoing protests against the current government and a call for a stronger democracy. In a…
The arrest of a Maltese woman for having a medical abortion at home has divided Maltese society, with pro-choice groups calling for urgent changes to the law and staging protests, and the prime minister declaring it makes him feel ‘uncomfortable’.…
German chancellor Olaf Scholz went on a communication offensive this week, defending his approach to European affairs, following criticism over his leadership style. Scholz’ three-party coalition has been squabbling for weeks over energy legislation, leading to claims that the chancellor…
Zoltán Kovács is government commissioner for the 2024 Hungarian EU presidency, and secretary of state for international communication and relations (Photo: Zoltan Kovacs�
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský (Pirates, Greens/EFA) warned against a worsening security environment and called for further investments in the defence sector. According to the head of the Czech diplomacy, the country has to consider the new reality and adopt…
The Polish Supreme Court issued a ruling rejecting President Andrzej Duda’s pardon of the Interior Minister and head of the country’s Central Anti-Corruption Bureau, Mariusz Kamiński. In 20
Kosovar Interior Minister Xhelal Svecla announced the arrest of a suspect believed to be involved in smuggling and the threatening of Deputy Mayor of Leopsavic, Dragana Miletic, has been arrested while President Vjosa Osmani said the time of impunity for…