Category: BRUSSELS

Caught in the Middle: Trouble Brewing for von der Leyen’s Reelection Campaign

Caught in the Middle: Trouble Brewing for von der Leyen’s Reelection Campaign

One centre-right official referred to the European Commission President as a “crippled horse.”

May 14, 2024
Playing the Same Game, Again: Macron vs. Le Pen in the Run-Up to the EU elections?

Playing the Same Game, Again: Macron vs. Le Pen in the Run-Up to the EU elections?

The French president hopes to prove that Le Pen’s party, despite its growing popularity, is not worthy of power.

EPP Isolated After Refusing To Sign Up to Socialist Campaign Stunt

EPP Isolated After Refusing To Sign Up to Socialist Campaign Stunt

Center-right parliamentary group walks a tightrope between condemning conservatives and not ruling out future collaboration with them.

May 9, 2024
Austrian Greens’ Top Candidate Accused of Being Compulsive Liar

Austrian Greens’ Top Candidate Accused of Being Compulsive Liar

Police documents show that the 23-year-old climate activist has invented stories of harassment and violence.

May 9, 2024
How EU Deal To Stop Syrian Refugees Moving to Europe Could Backfire

How EU Deal To Stop Syrian Refugees Moving to Europe Could Backfire

Critics say aid package to Lebanon will do “the opposite of what von der Leyen apparently wants.”

May 9, 2024
The President of Decarbonistan

The President of Decarbonistan

Emmanuel Macron’s energy policy will accelerate the organized destruction of EU competitiveness that is already underway.

May 8, 2024
EU Commission To Sanction Conservative Media Outlet on Unproven Allegations

EU Commission To Sanction Conservative Media Outlet on Unproven Allegations

Despite demands from right-wing MEPs, Prague still hasn’t released any evidence to substantiate claims about Voice of Europe’s alleged Russian connections.

May 7, 2024
Media Paints French Right-Wing Leader’s Self-Defence As Assault on Woman

Media Paints French Right-Wing Leader’s Self-Defence As Assault on Woman

Reconquête President Éric Zemmour was met with insults and egg-throwing by a crowd in Corsica.

Belgium To Deploy EU Border Agents at Eurostar Gateway to England

Belgium To Deploy EU Border Agents at Eurostar Gateway to England

Frontex was authorised to operate at key railway stations and airports to assist law enforcement officers with deportations.

May 3, 2024
Macron: We Need To Send Troops to Ukraine if Frontline Collapses

Macron: We Need To Send Troops to Ukraine if Frontline Collapses

“I have a clear strategic objective: Russia cannot win in Ukraine,” the French president said.

May 2, 2024
German Intel Stayed Silent on Espionage Suspicions Against MEP’s Aide

German Intel Stayed Silent on Espionage Suspicions Against MEP’s Aide

The timing of the arrest and release of information right before the EU elections was “not a coincidence,” MEP Maximilian Krah said.

May 1, 2024
Pre-Election EU Probe Targets Social Media “Disinformation”

Pre-Election EU Probe Targets Social Media “Disinformation”

The European Commission is accusing Meta of unsatisfactory management of its digital content.

May 1, 2024