Category: NEWS

Russia Evades G7 Crude Sanctions

Moscow is set to bring in $15 billion more than expected; aims ‘to inflict pain’ on West, expert says.

Poland: Draft Bill Would Ban Sex-Change Surgery for Children

Poland: Draft Bill Would Ban Sex-Change Surgery for Children

Long-term hormone therapy, for Łukasz Sakowski, caused serious and lasting psychological and physical damage, including the development of advanced osteoporosis at the age of 18.

May 12, 2023
Fears of AI Dangers Push EU to Quicker Regulation

Fears of AI Dangers Push EU to Quicker Regulation

EU Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager this week stressed that “there is no time to waste” on passing restrictions.

May 12, 2023
German Government Offers 250,000 Worker Visas to Kenya

German Government Offers 250,000 Worker Visas to Kenya

Chancellor Scholz promised a set of financial aid packages for Kenya, underscoring Nairobi’s increasing importance for Western strategic interests in the region.

May 12, 2023
Qatargate MEPs Hope To Return to Parliament

Qatargate MEPs Hope To Return to Parliament

Kaili is expected to ask for release from house arrest to return to Parliament.

May 11, 2023
European Flag To Be Compulsory on French City Halls

European Flag To Be Compulsory on French City Halls

Regardless of political colour, the presence of the European flag in public spaces in France is a subject that is quick to arouse controversy.

MEPs Call for EU Taxes on Multinationals, Transactions, Crypto

MEPs Call for EU Taxes on Multinationals, Transactions, Crypto

The MEPs also believe that “statistics-based national contributions” should be imposed to address the EU’s budgetary shortcomings in this “critical period.”

May 11, 2023
Austria Tops Global List for Prioritizing Reduced Migration

Austria Tops Global List for Prioritizing Reduced Migration

Austrians are the most likely to view reducing migration as a key priority, followed by the Germans, Dutch, French, and Swedish responders, according to the new Global Democracy Perception Index.

May 11, 2023
Zelensky Losing Patience With EU Membership Bid

Zelensky Losing Patience With EU Membership Bid

Emmanuel Macron has stressed that accession could take “decades,” but Volodymyr Zelensky doesn’t believe this is good enough.

May 11, 2023
Brussels Backs Strict Methane Cuts Despite Lobbying Wrangle

Brussels Backs Strict Methane Cuts Despite Lobbying Wrangle

The bill, which now requires approval from member states, mandates that energy companies regularly monitor infrastructure to combat methane leakage.

May 11, 2023
Trump Found Liable for Sexual Abuse and Defamation in Civil Case

Trump Found Liable for Sexual Abuse and Defamation in Civil Case

Given that the findings are civil, not criminal, Mr. Trump has not been convicted of any crime and he faces no prison time.

May 11, 2023
Italian Parliament Votes in Favor of Nuclear Power

Italian Parliament Votes in Favor of Nuclear Power

MP Alessandro Cattaneo (FI), the first signatory, said: “The green light from the Chamber to the motion on nuclear power, as an alternative and clean source for the production of energy, is the clearest response to the demagoguery of the left.”

May 11, 2023
Pakistan Enters Violent Second Day of Protests

Pakistan Enters Violent Second Day of Protests

The country-wide protests were triggered by former PM Imran Khan’s arrest which, his supporters claim, was politically motivated.