The second week of negotiations to form Finland’s new government got off to a bad start, amid volatile social media spats between members of the four parties in the running for the coalition. Coalition negotiations are ongoing between the liberal-conservative…
Dictators are afraid of people. It would be very worrying if democracies were too. For someone unfamiliar with Russia, the 9 May parade looks like the perfect moment to experience a popular celebration. This is, of course, very naïve. Access…
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Sweden’s Chief of Naval Staff praised the British marines who have been involved in the Aurora 23 military exercises designed to ready the defence of the Stockholm archipelago in case of a crisis. The Aurora 23 military exercises, which have…
In the run-up to next year’s EU elections, Vice-Prime Minister Matteo Salvini’s Lega has started an internal reflection to reposition itself in Brussels and finally obtain strategic political positions that until now have been precluded. Part of the party believes…
Addressing EU lawmakers on Tuesday (9 May), German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stressed the need to reform the bloc, particularly if it wants to continue enlarging, and to strengthen the European Commission’s ability to bring member states to court over rule…
Treasury is running out of cash, leaving little time to resolve a debt ceiling standoff that could result in default. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Agriculture and Food Minister Maria do Céu Antunes signed the order recognising a drought situation in 40
The European Commission’s proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive is causing a stir among Czech companies and Czech MEP Martina Dlabajová, who warn of a negative impact on businesses. Once it comes into force, the directive will hold…
Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki sparked controversy during his visit to Lithuania, where he awarded two controversial Lithuanian politicians of Polish origin with medals. Waldemar Tomaszewski and Stanisław Pieszko are considered controversial figures in Lithuania, with some accusing them of…