Italians increasingly sceptical of EU’s positive role in Ukraine war
Italians are among the most sceptical and disillusioned Europeans about the future of Ukraine, and, above all, they do not believe that the EU has played a positive role in…
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Von der Leyen accused of playing favourite over EU SMEs envoy nomination
The controversial appointment of German CDU MEP Markus Pieper as the new EU envoy for small and medium-sized enterprises has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest for European Commission…
The new Pact on Migration is not only harmful but will also be ineffective
The new Pact on Migration and Asylum will not only violate human rights, but will also prove to be ineffective for the goals it has been conceived for, writes Gaia…
Visegrad, Baltic farmers rally against EU policies, backed by national governments
Farmers from eastern European and Baltic countries – namely the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Bulgaria – joined forces on Thursday to protest against EU policies, with…
Von der Leyen ponders conservatives parties joining centre-right in next EU Parliament
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has left the door open on the possibility of some parties of the conservative ECR joining her centre-right European People’s Party in the…
Left lost in labyrinth of alliances – and splits
Dear readers, Welcome to EU Elections Decoded, your essential guide for staying up to date and receiving exclusive insights about the upcoming EU elections. Subscribe here. In today’s edition Left…
Traffic chaos in Madrid as farmers vow to continue with protests
Over 500 tractors from several regions descended on the Spanish capital, where they vowed to continue their struggle until Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his left-wing coalition implement concrete measures…
A dialogue on democracy – Exploring participatory budgeting and citizen participation in the EU
In recent decades, political institutions have witnessed a gradual erosion of trust among their constituents, a trend exacerbated by the economic and financial crisis. According to the European Parliamentary Research…
Šefčovič’s plan to bring EU industry and green policies together
The hot topic of the month in Brussels is industrial competitiveness and how it can be connected more closely to the European Green Deal. European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič, appointed…
Sánchez visits Morocco to boost relations after past tensions
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez praised his country’s bilateral relations with Morocco during an official visit to the North African country on Wednesday, where he met with King Mohamed VI.…