‘Collective guilt’ — the dilemma of penalising Russia’s opposition
The Kremlin. 'We believe that, in the current situation, Vladimir Putin can only profit from an isolation of Russia's democrats — whether in exile or in Russia itself�
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France will work with Meloni cabinet, monitor respect for EU values, says minister
France will work with the future Italian government, expected to be led by far-right Giorgia Meloni while monitoring respect for European values, French Secretary of State for Europe Laurence Boone told EURACTIV France in an interview on Monday (26 September).…
Energy body agrees to higher energy tariffs for big Albanian consumers
In line with the government’s announcement earlier this month, the Energy Regulatory Body has decided to increase the cost of electricity for households that use more than 800kilowatt hours (kWh) per month, a decision that could impact up to 72,000…
EU countries to create patchwork solution to energy crisis despite coordination attempts
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Lawmakers Propose Measure to Avert Government Shutdown This Week
The package would also provide major new aid to Ukraine, but its fate in an initial Senate vote on Tuesday is uncertain. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
The European paradox of Italy’s right-wing victory
In 2018, 54.2% of Italians voted for anti-European political forces, while in 2022, only 36.8%. But the political offer does not reflect this change, with a nationalist government the likely result of Sunday’s general elections. In 20
Regional bias too obvious in Western response to humanitarian atrocities
Regional bias is the main driver behind the West’s response to humanitarian atrocities in terms of whether they intervene or simply ignore them, and there are large inconsistencies in humanitarian intervention patterns when comparing Western versus non-Western spheres of influence,…
Biden’s Support for Iran Protesters Comes After Bitter Lessons of 2009
President Biden has quickly backed demonstrators in Iran. When the country faced similar unrest 13 years ago, U.S. officials feared such a strong approach would be counterproductive. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Italy’s Hard-Right Lurch Raises New Concerns in Washington
The Biden administration pledged to work with the country’s new leaders despite worries. Several Republicans hailed the Italian election results. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
The West should not fear the prospect of a post-Putin Russia
As the Ukrainian army continues to liberate land from Russian occupation, a new narrative is beginning to take hold. It argues that a Ukrainian victory may drive Vladimir Putin from power, and that a post-Putin Russia will be even worse.…