Day: May 4, 2023

Denmark Pulls Out of Iraq To Reinforce Baltics, Ukraine

“We must be prepared for the Danish presence in the Baltics to be long-term, and there is a need for balancing between having soldiers on the ground and being ready to deploy them from Denmark,” Denmark’s defence minister said.

Italy To Cut Subsidies to Encourage Employment

The ‘solidarity income’ kept recipients from the labour market, according to Meloni. The new scheme focuses on people who cannot easily return to work, such as families with disabled people, minors, and people over 60.

Fiscal Forecast Europe: ECB Silent on New Fiscal Crisis

Fiscal Forecast Europe: ECB Silent on New Fiscal Crisis

While the stars are lining up for another fiscal crisis in Europe, the ECB’s chief economist fails to even mention the threat. Is the ECB ignorant on what is coming down the pike?

May 4, 2023
British Voters Required to Show Photo ID for First Time

British Voters Required to Show Photo ID for First Time

The debate over voter ID appears to be an American import, but it is far less contentious here than it is across the pond.

May 4, 2023
Trump: If Elected President, I Will End the Ukraine War in One Day

Trump: If Elected President, I Will End the Ukraine War in One Day

Interviewer and former leader of UKIP Nigel Farage failed to push Mr. Trump on precisely how he would go about ending the war.

May 4, 2023
French Economy Downgraded by Fitch Financial Agency

French Economy Downgraded by Fitch Financial Agency

The downgrade by Fitch is a slap in the face for the French government, and especially for Emmanuel Macron.

Princess Anne Makes a Rare Appearance, Amid Questions Over Monarchy’s Longevity

Princess Anne Makes a Rare Appearance, Amid Questions Over Monarchy’s Longevity

The Princess Royal’s reference to the “genuine benefits” provided by the monarchy indicates she is not worried about its future.

May 4, 2023
Decoupling is Happening, So Europe Must Avoid Alienating Allies

Decoupling is Happening, So Europe Must Avoid Alienating Allies

Tensions between Southeast Asia and the European Union seem to be on the rise.

May 4, 2023
NGOs Slam the Commission Over the EU’s Foreign Agents Law

NGOs Slam the Commission Over the EU’s Foreign Agents Law

Over 200, mostly leftist, civil society organizations asked the EU not to force them to reveal their funding under the new transparency measure for fear of being categorized as political advertisers.

May 4, 2023
European Agriculture at a Historic Crossroads, Experts Say

European Agriculture at a Historic Crossroads, Experts Say

“There’s a feeling that this has never been seen before,” said Ramón Armegol of Copa-Cogeca. “There is not a drop of hope in Spain.”

May 4, 2023
Denmark Pulls Out of Iraq To Reinforce Baltics, Ukraine

Denmark Pulls Out of Iraq To Reinforce Baltics, Ukraine

“We must be prepared for the Danish presence in the Baltics to be long-term, and there is a need for balancing between having soldiers on the ground and being ready to deploy them from Denmark,” Denmark’s defence minister said.

May 4, 2023
Italy To Cut Subsidies to Encourage Employment

Italy To Cut Subsidies to Encourage Employment

The ‘solidarity income’ kept recipients from the labour market, according to Meloni. The new scheme focuses on people who cannot easily return to work, such as families with disabled people, minors, and people over 60.

“Right-Wing Governments Are Attacked on a Daily Basis”: An Interview with <strong>Balázs Hidvéghi</strong> 

“Right-Wing Governments Are Attacked on a Daily Basis”: An Interview with <strong>Balázs Hidvéghi</strong> 

If the big political parties do not change their policies on a wide range of issues, such as the green agenda, economic competitiveness, or migration, they will see the consequences at the 2024 elections.

May 4, 2023