Day: December 19, 2024

Erdogan’s Hour of Triumph

With Syria out of the geopolitical chessboard, Turkey is now at its strongest in centuries.

Erdogan’s Hour of Triumph

Erdogan’s Hour of Triumph

With Syria out of the geopolitical chessboard, Turkey is now at its strongest in centuries.

December 19, 2024
Romania’s Political Crisis Deepens As Socialists Leave Coalition Talks

Romania’s Political Crisis Deepens As Socialists Leave Coalition Talks

A minority government would be unstable, vulnerable to being toppled, and blamed for the economic reforms needed to fix the PSD’s failures—exactly what the socialists want.

December 19, 2024
Brussels Pushes Member States To Create More Toll Roads

Brussels Pushes Member States To Create More Toll Roads

The EU Commission is after Spain and eight more countries for not charging drivers for using highways based on vehicle type, number of passengers, and distance driven.

December 19, 2024
Mazan Case Verdict: Rapist Husband Sentenced to Maximum Penalty

Mazan Case Verdict: Rapist Husband Sentenced to Maximum Penalty

Feminist associations saw the trial as an opportunity to bring ‘patriarchy’ and ‘toxic masculinity’ to justice.

December 19, 2024
Poland Adopts Law To Suspend Right to Asylum

Poland Adopts Law To Suspend Right to Asylum

Despite criticising Hungary for protecting its own borders, the EU is supporting the liberal Polish government’s move.

December 19, 2024
Not Guilty Pleas Entered for Southport Attack Suspect

Not Guilty Pleas Entered for Southport Attack Suspect

The trial will begin on the same day as Trump’s inauguration, prompting anger online.

December 19, 2024
Czech Parliament Votes To Restrict Access to Citizenship for Russians

Czech Parliament Votes To Restrict Access to Citizenship for Russians

The opposition slammed the new measures as a collective punishment of all Russians for Putin’s crimes.

December 19, 2024
Germany Could Scrap Controversial Gas Fee Burdening EU Neighbours

Germany Could Scrap Controversial Gas Fee Burdening EU Neighbours

Central European states complain that the levy hinders their ability to reduce their dependence on Russian gas.

December 19, 2024
Britain is the “Western Capital” of Anti-Women Sharia Courts

Britain is the “Western Capital” of Anti-Women Sharia Courts

Commentators say these institutions should be banned, not just ‘regulated.’

December 19, 2024
Marine Le Pen Preparing for Early Presidential Election

Marine Le Pen Preparing for Early Presidential Election

Although Macron still has over two years left in office, in reality, he is no longer in power, the RN leader believes.

December 19, 2024
Von der Leyen’s Growing Overreach Tests EU Member States’ Patience

Von der Leyen’s Growing Overreach Tests EU Member States’ Patience

The Commission chief’s abuse of power will be an unofficial agenda item on the sidelines of Thursday’s EUCO, diplomats say.

December 19, 2024
Anti-Establishment Spanish MEPs Join ECR

Anti-Establishment Spanish MEPs Join ECR

The two MEPs bring the ECR group to a total of 80 members

December 19, 2024