Month: April 2026

Bosnia and Croatia Sign Gas Pipeline Deal

The Southern Interconnection project will link Bosnia to the European gas network via Croatia, including access to the liquefied natural gas terminal on the island of Krk.

EU Can’t Agree How To Pay for Its Growing Budget

EU Can’t Agree How To Pay for Its Growing Budget

MEPs are backing new priorities—from defence to competitiveness—but can’t agree on how to fund them.

April 28, 2026
Berlin Doubles Down on Costly Green Policies with Stricter Emissions Law

Berlin Doubles Down on Costly Green Policies with Stricter Emissions Law

The new law could leave Europe’s largest economy increasingly dependent on energy imports, undermining claims of greater independence.

April 28, 2026
European Parliament Approves EU-Wide Pet Microchipping

European Parliament Approves EU-Wide Pet Microchipping

The new EU rule will apply to more than 150 million animals across its member states, with full implementation phased in over the next 15 years.

April 28, 2026
United Arab Emirates Announces Exit from OPEC, OPEC+

United Arab Emirates Announces Exit from OPEC, OPEC+

The UAE, a major global oil producer, has previously raised concerns about OPEC production quotas.

April 28, 2026
“Only Yes Means Yes”: EU Parliament Approves New Rape Definition

“Only Yes Means Yes”: EU Parliament Approves New Rape Definition

The EU resolution states that only a “clear, affirmative, freely given and unambiguous” expression of consent is valid in sexual relations.

April 28, 2026
Czech President Calls for a “United States of Europe”

Czech President Calls for a “United States of Europe”

A federal superstate is “probably the only solution for Europe if it wants to remain relevant,” President Pavel said.

April 28, 2026
Greece Moves To End Online Anonymity as Part of Social Media Crackdown

Greece Moves To End Online Anonymity as Part of Social Media Crackdown

Greece is pushing some of Europe’s toughest social media rules, restricting anonymous accounts and banning young users—but raising sharp concerns over privacy in the process.

April 28, 2026
German Government Responds to Growing Unpopularity–by Introducing New Tax

German Government Responds to Growing Unpopularity–by Introducing New Tax

AfD’s Alice Weidel said the proposal is less about easing pressure on the healthcare system and more about funding broader government spending priorities like climate, migration and Ukraine support.

April 28, 2026
How Policies Contribute to the Demographic Winter

How Policies Contribute to the Demographic Winter

The same system that encouraged the reduction of births is now trying to manage the consequences.

April 28, 2026
Bosnia and Croatia Sign Gas Pipeline Deal

Bosnia and Croatia Sign Gas Pipeline Deal

The Southern Interconnection project will link Bosnia to the European gas network via Croatia, including access to the liquefied natural gas terminal on the island of Krk.

April 28, 2026
EU Online Censorship Poses “Systemic Threat” to Elections, Report Says

EU Online Censorship Poses “Systemic Threat” to Elections, Report Says

A new report claims Brussels’ expanding digital rules risk narrowing what voters can see and share—especially during election campaigns.

April 28, 2026
German Left Parties Would Send Syrian Migrants on ‘Fact Finding’ Visits to Syria

German Left Parties Would Send Syrian Migrants on ‘Fact Finding’ Visits to Syria

Under the proposed “exploration trips” Syrians living in Germany could temporarily return to their country of origin to assess conditions—and consider a possible return.

April 28, 2026