Italy boosts key energy ties with Algeria
Italy’s two-day state visit to Algiers resulted in energy giants Eni and Sonatrach signing two agreements Monday that aim to reduce emissions and improve the energy interconnection network linking the…
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TAP cabin crew calls off strike after reaching deal
The cabin crew of Portuguese flag carrier TAP accepted a proposal put forward by its employer and will thus call off the strike they had planned for 25 to 31…
Slovak parties want to consolidate constitution to avoid going down Hungary’s path
The idea of a constitutional block on electoral reform is gaining ground among parties, including the strongest OĽaNO party, who fear the next coalition may copy Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor…
Slovenia registers sharp rise in irregular migrations
Slovenian police caught 32,042 migrants who irregularly crossed the border last year, a 214% increase compared to the previous year that is largely due to a huge influx of persons…
Fidesz-linked EU think tank plans to shake up Brussels bubble
A new and provocative think tank has entered the Brussels policy wonk scene, ready to throw down the gauntlet by attempting to challenge Hungary’s “toxic reputation”. And MCC Brussels has…
Albanian businesses miss skilled workers in burgeoning tourism sector
As Albania continues trying to put itself on the map as a tourist destination, businesses are hindered by a lack of workforce, with over half saying that is their main…
Qatargate: Lawyer alleges Panzeri will name MEPs from Germany, France
Pier Antonio Panzeri, the alleged mastermind of the Qatargate scandal, is expected to give the Belgian justice new names of EU lawmakers from Germany, France and Italy, the lawyer of…
Protect independence of privacy watchdog, EU Parliament to tell Greece
The European Parliament’s PEGA committee is expected to call on the Greek government to protect the independence of the authority responsible for privacy issues (ADAE) and shed light on the…
Vucic: France, Germany use investments to pressure Serbia’s EU path
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Morocco votes to review ties with European Parliament
Moroccan lawmakers on Monday (23 January) voted unanimously to review ties with the European Parliament, accusing it of meddling after a resolution that urged the kingdom to respect press freedom.…