Category: BRUSSELS

Major Poll Shows “Need for Change” in Brussels

Major Poll Shows “Need for Change” in Brussels

The Commission’s approval rating is “alarmingly low” in some EU countries.

April 5, 2024
Italian PM Meloni Facing Fallout of Pfizergate Investigation

Italian PM Meloni Facing Fallout of Pfizergate Investigation

Coalition partner Lega calls out premier for being too soft on Commission president for role in scandal

April 3, 2024
Georgia Anti-Woke Laws Fuel Hopes for a Future Conservative Bloc in the EU

Georgia Anti-Woke Laws Fuel Hopes for a Future Conservative Bloc in the EU

Brussels faces the paradox of accession and enlargement importing potentially rebellious conservative member states from the east.

April 3, 2024
Pfizergate Investigation Taken Over by EU Prosecutor’s Office

Pfizergate Investigation Taken Over by EU Prosecutor’s Office

Probe into dubious vaccine procurement could dent Commission chief von der Leyen’s reelection hopes.

April 2, 2024
EU Ends Mission in Niger, Opens Path for Russia

EU Ends Mission in Niger, Opens Path for Russia

Europe has lost an effective influence in the region ridden with jihadist violence.

April 2, 2024
EU Commission Wants To Condition Cohesion Funds on ‘Performance’

EU Commission Wants To Condition Cohesion Funds on ‘Performance’

Proposed change would allow Brussels to blackmail recipients in ‘cash-for-reforms’ scheme

March 28, 2024
European Commission Publishes Social Media Guidelines To Tackle ‘Disinformation’ Ahead of EU Election

European Commission Publishes Social Media Guidelines To Tackle ‘Disinformation’ Ahead of EU Election

Investigations of X for alleged non-compliance in moderating “harmful” content demonstrate increasing authoritarianism.

March 27, 2024
Poll: Next-to-No European Voters Think Politicians Doing a Good Job on Illegal Migration

Poll: Next-to-No European Voters Think Politicians Doing a Good Job on Illegal Migration

Unsurprisingly, voters across Europe think that tackling migration is an important priority

March 27, 2024
Confirmed: European Parliament Sues Commission Over Hungarian Funds

Confirmed: European Parliament Sues Commission Over Hungarian Funds

Parliament seeks to force Commission to annul decision to unblock €10 billion in EU payments, despite Hungary completing the reforms demanded.

March 27, 2024
Le Pen and Salvini Criticise Italian PM for Supporting von der Leyen

Le Pen and Salvini Criticise Italian PM for Supporting von der Leyen

The anti-globalist leaders called on Meloni to take a tougher line on the Commission president.

March 27, 2024
Farmers Pressure EU Agriculture Ministers in Latest Brussels Protest

Farmers Pressure EU Agriculture Ministers in Latest Brussels Protest

An estimated 300 tractors participated in Tuesday’s protest as farming organisations promise continued demonstrations.

March 26, 2024
A Growing Union: EU Leaders Move Ahead With Accession Talks

A Growing Union: EU Leaders Move Ahead With Accession Talks

As membership process for Bosnia and Herzegovina gains momentum, Moldovan parliament approves bid to join bloc.

March 22, 2024