Day: June 19, 2024

Controversial Romanian AUR Party Joins Meloni’s ECR Group

Controversial Romanian AUR Party Joins Meloni’s ECR Group

The party had been frequently criticized for its extreme views in the past, yet now is part of Giorgia Meloni’s “constructive center-right force” in Brussels.

June 19, 2024
Belgian Election Victor Picks Negotiator for Flemish Coalition Talks

Belgian Election Victor Picks Negotiator for Flemish Coalition Talks

Looming budget woes may encourage faster government formation.

TikTok Faces Huge EU Fines Under Digital Services Act

TikTok Faces Huge EU Fines Under Digital Services Act

The app is accused of hosting paid political ads in violation of EU regulations, despite claiming not to.

June 19, 2024
Report: 1.1 Million Migrants Applied for EU Asylum in 2023

Report: 1.1 Million Migrants Applied for EU Asylum in 2023

Only 21% of failed asylum seekers were deported and just 8% of Dublin transfers carried out.

June 19, 2024
Sweden Approves Defense Cooperation Pact With U.S.

Sweden Approves Defense Cooperation Pact With U.S.

The historically non-nuclear nation could allow U.S. nuclear weapons on its soil.

In the EU, the House Always Wins

In the EU, the House Always Wins

It appears that European elites have once again outmaneuvered conservatives.

June 19, 2024
EU To Launch Deficit Procedures Against Seven Countries

EU To Launch Deficit Procedures Against Seven Countries

The timing of the decision raises questions in France.

June 19, 2024
Former UK Justice Secretary Calls for COVID Fine Amnesty

Former UK Justice Secretary Calls for COVID Fine Amnesty

The Tories “have had years to do this and they bring it up in their last two weeks in power,” one critic says.

June 19, 2024
Romania Poses Last Hurdle for Rutte’s NATO Leadership Bid

Romania Poses Last Hurdle for Rutte’s NATO Leadership Bid

Hungary and Slovakia to endorse outgoing Dutch PM as NATO chief—with strings attached.

June 19, 2024
France: Radical Euthanasia Bill Halted Indefinitely

France: Radical Euthanasia Bill Halted Indefinitely

Whatever the composition of the next National Assembly may be, euthanasia will certainly not be a top priority.

June 19, 2024
Women’s Rights Activist Says London Police “Bullying” Her Over Trans Doctor Tweet

Women’s Rights Activist Says London Police “Bullying” Her Over Trans Doctor Tweet

The feminist campaigner considers legal action after almost a year of incomplete investigation.

June 19, 2024