Time for the EU to protect all refugees
Up to 500,000 people marched in Berlin against the war 10 days ago – now thousands upon thousands of Ukraine refugees are arriving at the capital�
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Kosovo’s call for NATO membership falls on deaf ears
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti continues to make the case for NATO accession, given the ongoing war waged against Ukraine by Russia and potential regional instability, but NATO and some members remain resolute that for now, it is not on…
Biden to Take Step Toward Regulating Cryptocurrencies
The president is set to sign an executive order that would coordinate efforts among financial regulators to better understand the risks and opportunities presented by digital assets. President Biden is scheduled to sign his executive order on cryptocurrencies Wednesday, in…
Swedish PM rejects opposition calls to consider joining NATO
Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson on Tuesday (9 March) rejected opposition calls to consider joining NATO following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, saying an application now would destabilise security in Europe. Sweden has not been in a war since 1814 and…
Republicans, Once Harsh Ukraine Critics, Pivot to Strong Support
In a matter of weeks, the center of gravity on Ukraine has sharply shifted among Republicans, muffling doubts about U.S. involvement and dismissing questions about the recent past. Migrants at the border between Ukraine and Poland on Tuesday. As Russia…
French disability minister: people with disabilities must engage in politics
EU disability ministers are meeting in Paris on Wednesday (9 March) to take stock of the EU’s disability strategy and exchange best practices. EURACTIV France spoke to the French secretary of state in charge of people with disabilities who initiated…
CEE: Future of Russian nuclear, unclear
The Capitals brings you the latest news from across Europe, through on-the-ground reporting by EURACTIV’s media network. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. The European news you deserve to read. Welcome to The Capitals by EURACTIV. Today’s edition is…
Biden Offers More Free Covid Tests Although Demand Has Slowed
The White House is now letting households order a second round of at-home coronavirus tests, saying that testing remains important even as cases plummet. The Biden administration is still working to secure more tests to fulfill the president’s pledge to…
Congress Approves Legislation to Return the Postal Service to Solvency
The bill, the most sweeping overhaul of the agency in nearly two decades, now heads to President Biden’s desk for his signature. The Postal Service, arguably one of the most beloved federal agencies, has been on the brink of insolvency…
Historian Pleas for Democratic Party Unity in New Book
Michael Kazin’s new book offers a pointed warning to his fellow progressives, and a surprising defense of President Biden. President Biden’s big-tent approach garnered support from one of the left’s most influential public intellectuals. The Democratic Party is going through…