The European security order has broken down. You might think that’s an overstatement. NATO is alive and well. The Organization for Security and Cooperation (OSCE) in Europe is still functioning at a high level. Of course, there’s the possibility of…
This week, our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on Viktor Orbán’s visit to Moscow amid Russia’s tensions with the EU and the West in general. To break down what was discussed, how the visit was perceived, and what Putin and…
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Due to a favourable EU regulatory framework, institutional landlords, such as private equity firms and pension funds, are increasingly buying houses in European cities, sparking fears of rent increases and unfair access to housing, experts warn. The European housing market…
The Northern Ireland government’s decision to unilaterally suspend a key part of the Northern Ireland protocol brought a swift backlash from the European Commission on Thursday (3 February), which accused it of breaking international law. On Wednesday, Northern Ireland’s Agriculture…
Last weekend, for the first time in his gilded career, Mario Draghi missed out on a promotion. He was the bookmakers’ hot favourite to become president of Italy. He had signalled he wanted the prestigious post, with its seven-year term…
With a Supreme Court confirmation vote approaching, some Democrats are urging a speedier process to guard against unforeseen circumstances. Any uncertainty about the Democrats’ ability to produce a sure 50 votes could give Republicans more leverage over the nominee and…
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The EU green taxonomy has become an 'instrument of propaganda, skewed by fossil-fuel lobbies pressure' (Photo: Fridays4Future) Dear president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Commission executive vice-president Frans Timmermans, [cc: commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis, commissioner Kadri Simson,…
The European Union’s border-free Schengen area should be managed by regular ministerial meetings, just like the eurozone, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday (2 February), adding that this could start as early as next month. National security concerns, waves…