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Empty Gesture? EU Approves New Sanctions Against Russia

Empty Gesture? EU Approves New Sanctions Against Russia

While Brussels hailed the package, it seems to be nothing more than an ineffective symbolic deed.

February 21, 2024
EU Commission President Tones Down Green Rhetoric in Bid for Re-Election

EU Commission President Tones Down Green Rhetoric in Bid for Re-Election

Ursula von der Leyen’s plans for an EU Defence Union are filling the void of a failing green deal.

February 21, 2024
Greek Prime Minister Rejects EU Rule-of-Law Violation Claims

Greek Prime Minister Rejects EU Rule-of-Law Violation Claims

PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis tries facing down Brussels’ accusations against his government by claiming that Greek same-sex marriage law “reinforces the position of our country in the heart of Europe.”

February 21, 2024
UK: Ex-Post Office Boss in Bitter Row With Government

UK: Ex-Post Office Boss in Bitter Row With Government

Post Office chairman claimed on Sunday that he was told to stall compensation payments so the government could “limp into the election” with a better financial outlook.

February 21, 2024
EU Commission Welcomes Polish Liberals’ Power Grab Plans

EU Commission Welcomes Polish Liberals’ Power Grab Plans

Dismantling the previous conservative government’s work is considered sufficient to unlock Poland’s frozen funds and end its ‘rule-of-law’ dispute in just a few months, according to the Commission.

February 20, 2024
“Economically Inactive” Legal Immigrants Cost Britain €28bn in Four Years

“Economically Inactive” Legal Immigrants Cost Britain €28bn in Four Years

Calling the numbers “staggering,” Nigel Farage said “if immigration is making us that much poorer, then real political change must happen.”

February 20, 2024
“Close The Curtains”: How Eurocrats Are Trying To Drone-Proof Brussels

“Close The Curtains”: How Eurocrats Are Trying To Drone-Proof Brussels

As drones bring chaos to Kyiv and Moscow, the EU looks to the private sector to defend its buildings.

February 20, 2024
EU TikTok Hypocrisy Grows As New Investigation Launched

EU TikTok Hypocrisy Grows As New Investigation Launched

Barely a week after the European Parliament announced use of the app for election campaigning, the Commission wants to look at its danger to children.

February 20, 2024
Spanish PM Accused of Hiding Vacation Expenses From Public

Spanish PM Accused of Hiding Vacation Expenses From Public

Sánchez has refused to give an account of the 88 vacation days he has spent in state residences, including in the Canary Islands.

February 20, 2024
London Police Find Body in Search for Chemical Attacker

London Police Find Body in Search for Chemical Attacker

Police “strongly believe” they have located the body of Abdul Ezedi, who was allowed to stay in the UK despite sex crime convictions.

February 20, 2024
UK Taxes Stay-at-Home Parents More Than Almost Any Other Country

UK Taxes Stay-at-Home Parents More Than Almost Any Other Country

Campaigners say government policies are failing families.

February 20, 2024
Von der Leyen Seeks Second Term as European Commission President

Von der Leyen Seeks Second Term as European Commission President

The incumbent still needs to be nominated by the majority of member states, whose negotiations could yield surprising results.

February 20, 2024