Analysts have warned that the directive, aimed at reducing the gender pay gap, may backfire.

A new ploy aims to shut down democracy, campaigner says.

Brazilian authorities even asked to see private messages from citizens sharing dissident opinions online.

Support for the besieged Christian nation could heighten divisions between Europe and Turkey.

Prime Minister Robert Fico expects more EU punishments after the “undesired” election outcome.

Poll shows “the situation is getting worse not better,” says historian.

The attack was part of an “Islamist offensive and outburst of violence” that has to be stopped, said Jordan Bardella, Rassemblement National president.

The actions are a part of the political establishment’s attempt to purge ideological opponents from the civil service.

Vatican supports ban on practice that exploits women in developing countries and causes emotional and physical harm to mothers and children.

The country’s political Left has consistently used the specter of the Civil War as a political tool to rally its most radical flank.

Western nations intend to provide more assistance but made no concrete pledges in Brussels.

Government cites “legitimate need” of EU member states to protect their territory.