Russian oil imports to EU via Bulgaria surge
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March against antisemitism draws 50,000 in London
An estimated 50,000 demonstrators against antisemitism marched in London on Sunday (26 November) to protest against a rise in hate crimes against Jews since the attack by Hamas militants on…
German Greens urge Scholz to become a more reliable EU partner
Leading members of Germany’s junior coalition partner, the Greens, challenged Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s commitment to a robust European partnership as the party charted its course for the EU elections at…
Sánchez asked to explain readiness to recognise Palestinian state
Spain’s centre-right Partido Popular (PP) and the far-right VOX have asked Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to explain Madrid’s readiness to unilaterally recognise the state of Palestine and condemn Israel’s…
Slovak president had to convince her Czech counterpart to host new PM
Sources say that Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová had to persuade a reluctant Czech President, Petr Pavel, to host Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on the first traditional diplomatic visit to…
Le Pen says Dutch can decide their EU future as ‘Brits did’
Dutch people should have a say on their EU future as the British did several years ago via a referendum, France’s far-right politician Marine Le Pen said on Thursday following…
Germany rushes to assure allies about defence spending
Germany’s €100 billion special fund to boost its defence capabilities will not be affected by an emergency budget freeze, the Defence Ministry clarified on Thursday following the uncertainty caused by…
Czech conservatives block euro adoption despite country’s readiness
The Finance Ministry, which is in the hands of the Civic Democratic Party (ODS, ECR), and the National Bank, believes Czechia should meet the main criteria to adopt the euro…
EU elections: Terry Reintke appointed lead candidate by German Greens
The German Greens have selected Terry Reintke, co-president of the Greens in the EU Parliament and the group’s likely European spitzenkandidat, to lead their list for next June’s EU elections.…
Riots erupt in Dublin after children stabbing blamed on migrants
Three young children were among five people injured in a knife attack in Dublin on Thursday (23 November) that sparked riots in the city centre and which police have not…