A move by the EU Commission to restrict asylum rights at the bloc’s external border with Belarus has come in for sharp criticism. Meanwhile, a controversial border protection law has already come into force in Poland. “We are a family. … Read More
An assassination attempt on the life of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was foiled by Turkish intelligence on Saturday evening, Turkish media reported. An explosive device was found under a police car securing a rally held for Erdoğan in the … Read More
The SPD, the Greens and the pro-business FDP on Wednesday (24 November) presented a deal to form a new German government, including a European reform agenda that should lead to a federal Europe. “My most important message: the traffic light … Read More
Hours after becoming Sweden’s first female prime minister, Magdalena Andersson has stepped down after losing the Green party’s support in her coalition. Sweden’s first female prime minister, Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson, resigned on Wednesday after less than 12 hours in … Read More
Summary: –Austrian lockdown for unvaccinated hard to police –Europe again becomes epicentre of pandemic –Austrian anti-vaxxer tests positive for COVID-19 –British PM sees ‘storm of infection’ in parts of Europe VIENNA, Nov 15 (Reuters) – Austria imposed a lockdown on … Read More
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged Russia on Monday to be more transparent about its military activities near Ukraine but he stopped short of suggesting that Moscow might be preparing to invade its former Soviet neighbor. Ukraine claims … Read More
European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic warned on Friday that there will be “serious consequences” if the UK triggers Article 16. The EU has issued its toughest warning yet as talks remain stalled with the UK on the Northern Ireland protocol. … Read More
U.S.-EU ties with Japan suggest an increased effort to distance themselves from China. The U.S. and European Union pledged Wednesday to deepen its alliance for the sake of advancing common priorities like artificial intelligence, trade challenges and the “underpin” to global economies: semiconductors. … Read More
A Tomahawk cruise missile similar to those acquired by Australia is fired from the guided-missile destroyer USS Barry. /US Navy/AFP France’s foreign minister says a nuclear submarine deal announced by Australia as part of a new alliance with the U.S. … Read More
European Council President Charles Michel pauses for one minute of silence to pay respect to victims of the recent floods in Europe, at the EU Council in Brussels, Belgium, July 20, 2021. Virginia Mayo/Pool via REUTERS LJUBLJANA, Sept 1 (Reuters) … Read More