Fico to meet with leaders at EUCO
Prime Minister Robert Fico’s government was formed just in time for him to attend the European Council summit, which will focus on the unfolding situation in the Middle East, on…
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International Humanitarian Law: Who is eligible for protection?
This week the Beyond the Byline podcast takes a deep dive into the global rules governing warfare – or international humanitarian law, as it’s officially called. The rules, established in…
Bucharest Court of Appeal rules former president Iliescu will stand trial in 1990 Revolution case
The Bucharest Court of Appeal ordered on Wednesday the start of the trial of the Revolution case, in which former president Ion Iliescu and two other former officials were accused…
New poll shakes Greek politics as leftist civil war escalates
A new poll published on Wednesday showed people’s growing discontent with the conservative Greek government just four months after its re-election, however, the leftist opposition Syriza party cannot capitalise on…
Bulgaria starts nuclear project with US technology
The European news you deserve to read. Welcome to The Capitals by EURACTIV. Today’s edition is powered by European DIGITAL SME Alliance The DIGITAL SME summit lands in Brussels on…
Dutch anti-establishment newcomer party opposes further EU integration
The Dutch upstart anti-establishment party New Social Contract (NSC), which is currently leading the polls ahead of the upcoming general election, has vowed to oppose further EU integration in its…
MEPs aim to politicise EU institutions, scrap vetoes in planned treaty overhaul
MEPs have called for a major reform of the EU treaties in a report approved on Wednesday (25 October), that would scrap a series of national vetoes and make the…
Italy earmarks €1 billion to boost dwindling birthrate
Inspired by the ‘Hungarian model’, the Italian government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has approved a new budget earmarking €1 billion to encourage an increase in birth rates and introduce…
Czech FM: EU policy should focus on returning Crimea to Ukraine
Any speculation that Crimea could be traded off with Russia for peace is unsound and dangerous, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský said during the Crimean Platform parliamentary summit in Prague…
The Brief – Bulgaria tops global rule of law progress? Must be a joke
Can global rule of law reports, even those from prestigious organisations, be trusted? Today, my clear answer is no, after seeing the news that my native Bulgaria tops the Rule…