Tadhg Pidgeon is an Irish journalist currently based in Brussels. He is a former assistant editor for the Irish student publication The Burkean. You can follow him on Twitter at @TadhgPidgeon.
Germany: Fragile Coalition Struggles Over Green Transition

Germany: Fragile Coalition Struggles Over Green Transition

The coalition crisis shows that the green policies, which are already causing a populist upset in much of Europe, are now creating instability in one of the EU’s most powerful governments.

March 27, 2023
French Feminists On Trial

French Feminists On Trial

The two self-described feminists are accused of “public provocations to hatred or violence” for insisting that the biological differences between men and women be recognised.

March 27, 2023
Germany: Transport Strikes To Freeze Country on Monday

Germany: Transport Strikes To Freeze Country on Monday

German’s national train operator has announced that all long-distance trains will be cancelled, and the Frankfurt airport has cancelled all regular flights.

March 25, 2023
Delicate Vehicles: Electric Cars Scrapped for Minor Damage

Delicate Vehicles: Electric Cars Scrapped for Minor Damage

Between easily damaged batteries that can’t be salvaged and a higher accident rate than petrol cars, electric vehicles may not be the boon to the Green Transition originally envisioned.

March 24, 2023
Swedish Parliament Pushes On With NATO Accession

Swedish Parliament Pushes On With NATO Accession

The Swedish Parliament voted to proceed with NATO membership—but Hungary has now revealed plans to, like Turkey, ratify Finland’s accession ahead of, and separate from, Sweden’s.

March 23, 2023
Red Tape Delays Extradition of Qatargate Suspects

Red Tape Delays Extradition of Qatargate Suspects

One of Europe’s most important corruption cases may be jeopardised by inter-European legal technicalities.

March 23, 2023
FPÖ Enters Coalition To Govern Lower Austria

FPÖ Enters Coalition To Govern Lower Austria

With the FPÖ topping national polls, the coalition’s terms—which include a compensation package for the COVID pandemic measures—show that the FPÖ may lead a future right wing collaboration.

March 23, 2023
Ukrainian Grain Deal Extended, Russia Remains Dissatisfied

Ukrainian Grain Deal Extended, Russia Remains Dissatisfied

Russian dissatisfaction with the deal—which allows Ukraine to ship grain through Russia’s blockade—casts a shadow over its future.

March 22, 2023
Dutch Government Reconsiders Green Agenda Following Farmer Victory

Dutch Government Reconsiders Green Agenda Following Farmer Victory

The Netherlands’ pro-EU governing coalition must now choose between revising its green policy, as called for by voters, and facing gridlock.

March 22, 2023
Montenegro: Presidential Election Heads to Run-Off

Montenegro: Presidential Election Heads to Run-Off

Incumbent President Đukanović received his lowest result to date, and in the face of a united opposition, Montenegro’s strongman leader could be on the ropes.

March 20, 2023
Italian Regions Rebel Against Wine Warning Labels

Italian Regions Rebel Against Wine Warning Labels

Ireland’s new legislation to label alcohol like tobacco—which has been greenlighted by the EU—has spurred Italians to take the fight to Europe in defence of their native wine.

March 20, 2023
Great Replacement Debate Goes Ahead Despite Protests

Great Replacement Debate Goes Ahead Despite Protests

In an age of increasing polarisation, the debate in Belgium proves that it is possible to discuss sensitive subjects despite their controversy.

March 19, 2023