Category: BRUSSELS

New Swedish EU List: A Foray Into Pop-Tart Politics

There is nothing about this new “electoral cooperation list” for the EU election that can be taken seriously. But it might influence the outcome of the election—in ways that its founders did not intend to.

EU Politicians Dodge Talking Ukraine Membership Before Election

EU Politicians Dodge Talking Ukraine Membership Before Election

Eurocrats promise speedy accession while simultaneously trying to avoid the issue.

March 20, 2024
Now the EU Wants To Regulate Online Influencers

Now the EU Wants To Regulate Online Influencers

The Belgian EU presidency doesn’t trust Europeans to judge online content without government intervention.

March 19, 2024
EU Countries Agree on Restricting Ukrainian Imports

EU Countries Agree on Restricting Ukrainian Imports

Speaking to The European Conservative, the EU’s agricultural commissioner warns that Brussels has to bypass Ukrainian agricultural oligarchs if accession is considered.

March 19, 2024
EU Centrists Look To Fend Off the Right With Egyptian Migration Deal?

EU Centrists Look To Fend Off the Right With Egyptian Migration Deal?

Despite little success with previous similar programs, EU leaders are willing to pour €7.4 billion into another North African agreement.

March 19, 2024
EU Puts (Some) Brakes on Its Agricultural Policies

EU Puts (Some) Brakes on Its Agricultural Policies

The soft turnabout reads more like electoral maneuvering than genuine concern for struggling farmers.

March 15, 2024
EU’s New €5 Billion ‘Top-Up’ of Military Aid to Ukraine Is an Illusion

EU’s New €5 Billion ‘Top-Up’ of Military Aid to Ukraine Is an Illusion

Countries will likely continue to give older military equipment instead of money

March 14, 2024
EU Climate Chief Doubles Down on Unpopular Green Policies

EU Climate Chief Doubles Down on Unpopular Green Policies

Despite EU-wide farmer’ protests, some Eurocrats insist on speeding up green transition to avoid ‘climate apocalypse.’

March 14, 2024
Macron Furious as Commissioner Points Out Lack of Support for EU President

Macron Furious as Commissioner Points Out Lack of Support for EU President

EU official “reminds” commissioners that speaking out of turn can lose them their job—and pension.

March 13, 2024
European Greens “Downplayed” Sexual Harassment Allegations

European Greens “Downplayed” Sexual Harassment Allegations

Rival centre-right lawmakers are pushing to ensure that accusations are not being “covered up.”

March 13, 2024
EU Fishermen Join Farmers in Fighting Brussels Regulations

EU Fishermen Join Farmers in Fighting Brussels Regulations

Fishing group leader says “unbalanced and unworkable European policies” are strangling the industry.

March 12, 2024
EU Parliament Leftists Demand That Court Block Funds for Hungary

EU Parliament Leftists Demand That Court Block Funds for Hungary

MEPs vote to sue European Commission over releasing country’s cohesion funds

March 12, 2024
UK Government Admits That Net Zero Drive Risks Blackouts

UK Government Admits That Net Zero Drive Risks Blackouts

Ministers say “there are no two ways about it”—without fossil fuels, Britain’s energy system will falter.

March 12, 2024