The French government has justified its increased use of consultancy firms during President Emmanuel Macron’s five-year term, saying it was due to “exceptional circumstances”. EURACTIV France reports. With only a few days to go before the first round of the…
A wave of support for health initiatives washed over the EU following COVID-19. Citizens’ recommendations formed in the Conference of the Future of Europe (CoFoE), which has now entered its final phase, are an attempt to consolidate this momentum. Despite…
Brexit-related checks on goods going from Ireland and the rest of the EU to Britain are set to be delayed for the fourth time by the UK. Jacob Rees Mogg, the recently appointed minister for Brexit opportunities, is understood to…
The latest round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine earlier this week led to some guarded optimism in certain quarters, but it is still far too early to talk about any genuine progress towards peace. On the contrary, all indications…
With the French presidential elections approaching on 10 and 24 April, the idea that the ballot could be stolen or rigged is gaining traction, a claim advanced by candidates from across the political spectrum who either seek to distract and…
The Mayor of Lviv, Andriy Sadovyi, asked where money donated to NGOs has gone during an address to the working group on Ukraine of the European Committee of Regions (CoR) on Wednesday (30 March). Since Russia invaded Ukraine, countless fundraising…
The EU’s attempts to encourage citizens’ engagement through participatory tools has made little impact due to the lack of information and clear follow-up, experts say. The EU has put in place consultations, citizens’ initiatives and other tools which Europeans can…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office has hired an American law firm to advise on Western sanctions imposed after Russia’s invasion and help engage with US officials on policy matters, according to a filing with the US Justice Department. San Francisco-based…