Day: May 11, 2023

Fiscal Forecast Europe: Macron in Fiscal Shackles

France is at a fork in the road, where her political leaders have shrinking maneuverability, where they are running out of time, and where they cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of the past.

Italian Parliament Votes in Favor of Nuclear Power

MP Alessandro Cattaneo (FI), the first signatory, said: “The green light from the Chamber to the motion on nuclear power, as an alternative and clean source for the production of energy, is the clearest response to the demagoguery of the left.”

“A Terribly White Balcony”

No matter how much King Charles tried to diversify, it was clear he was going to trip up at some point. And as is so often the way in drama, the denouement of the balcony scene served as his undoing. You could almost hear the media scream “where is the diversity?”

Qatargate MEPs Hope To Return to Parliament

Qatargate MEPs Hope To Return to Parliament

Kaili is expected to ask for release from house arrest to return to Parliament.

May 11, 2023
European Flag To Be Compulsory on French City Halls

European Flag To Be Compulsory on French City Halls

Regardless of political colour, the presence of the European flag in public spaces in France is a subject that is quick to arouse controversy.

Fiscal Forecast Europe: Macron in Fiscal Shackles

Fiscal Forecast Europe: Macron in Fiscal Shackles

France is at a fork in the road, where her political leaders have shrinking maneuverability, where they are running out of time, and where they cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of the past.

May 11, 2023
MEPs Call for EU Taxes on Multinationals, Transactions, Crypto

MEPs Call for EU Taxes on Multinationals, Transactions, Crypto

The MEPs also believe that “statistics-based national contributions” should be imposed to address the EU’s budgetary shortcomings in this “critical period.”

May 11, 2023
Austria Tops Global List for Prioritizing Reduced Migration

Austria Tops Global List for Prioritizing Reduced Migration

Austrians are the most likely to view reducing migration as a key priority, followed by the Germans, Dutch, French, and Swedish responders, according to the new Global Democracy Perception Index.

May 11, 2023
Zelensky Losing Patience With EU Membership Bid

Zelensky Losing Patience With EU Membership Bid

Emmanuel Macron has stressed that accession could take “decades,” but Volodymyr Zelensky doesn’t believe this is good enough.

May 11, 2023
Brussels Backs Strict Methane Cuts Despite Lobbying Wrangle

Brussels Backs Strict Methane Cuts Despite Lobbying Wrangle

The bill, which now requires approval from member states, mandates that energy companies regularly monitor infrastructure to combat methane leakage.

May 11, 2023
Trump Found Liable for Sexual Abuse and Defamation in Civil Case

Trump Found Liable for Sexual Abuse and Defamation in Civil Case

Given that the findings are civil, not criminal, Mr. Trump has not been convicted of any crime and he faces no prison time.

May 11, 2023
Italian Parliament Votes in Favor of Nuclear Power

Italian Parliament Votes in Favor of Nuclear Power

MP Alessandro Cattaneo (FI), the first signatory, said: “The green light from the Chamber to the motion on nuclear power, as an alternative and clean source for the production of energy, is the clearest response to the demagoguery of the left.”

May 11, 2023
“A Terribly White Balcony”

“A Terribly White Balcony”

No matter how much King Charles tried to diversify, it was clear he was going to trip up at some point. And as is so often the way in drama, the denouement of the balcony scene served as his undoing. You could almost hear the media scream “where is the diversity?”

May 11, 2023
Pakistan Enters Violent Second Day of Protests

Pakistan Enters Violent Second Day of Protests

The country-wide protests were triggered by former PM Imran Khan’s arrest which, his supporters claim, was politically motivated.

Beijing Warns Against EU Sanctions

Beijing Warns Against EU Sanctions

“China will react in necessary ways,” if the EU goes ahead with its planned sanctions against companies assisting Russia, the Chinese foreign minister threatened his German counterpart during an official visit to Berlin.

May 11, 2023