Category: NEWS

Shock Resignation: Latvian PM Exits

Every step of the way, Krišjānis Kariņš’ plans to expand his coalition government by adding the ‘Union of Greens and Farmers’ and the left-wing ‘Progressive Party’ had been thwarted by his coalition partners.

UN Accelerating Carbon ‘Net Zero’ Targets

UN Accelerating Carbon ‘Net Zero’ Targets

Secretary-General António Guterres has called on “all governments” and business leaders to ramp up their transitions to carbon neutrality.

March 22, 2023
A Million Rounds: EU Defense Ministers Agree on Arms Supply Deal

A Million Rounds: EU Defense Ministers Agree on Arms Supply Deal

Only 17 member states out of 27 have subscribed to the €1 billion worth of joint procurement, a number which was, nevertheless, described by Borrell as an “extraordinary demonstration of European unity and readiness.”

March 22, 2023
Dutch Government Reconsiders Green Agenda Following Farmer Victory

Dutch Government Reconsiders Green Agenda Following Farmer Victory

The Netherlands’ pro-EU governing coalition must now choose between revising its green policy, as called for by voters, and facing gridlock.

March 22, 2023
Socialist Mayor Hidalgo’s Expenses Revealed to the Public

Socialist Mayor Hidalgo’s Expenses Revealed to the Public

Hidalgo’s obstinacy in not disclosing the requested documents has fostered the animosity of Parisians towards her and reinforced her image as a public figure who believes herself to be above the law.

March 21, 2023
EU Data Act Passes Parliament Despite Innovation Fears

EU Data Act Passes Parliament Despite Innovation Fears

The Data Act aims to create a single regulatory market for data use, hampering innovation, as Brussels seeks to become a global regulatory leader in data management.

March 21, 2023
Serbia Agrees to Normalization of Relations With Kosovo

Serbia Agrees to Normalization of Relations With Kosovo

While verbal assurances towards that end have been made, both parties refrained from actually inking the deal.

March 21, 2023
Ambassador: Poland Will Fight Russia if Ukraine Loses

Ambassador: Poland Will Fight Russia if Ukraine Loses

If Ukraine fails, “we will have no choice but to enter the conflict,” Polish Ambassador Jan Rościszewski told LCI in the latest interview.

March 21, 2023
EU Ramps Up Green Protectionism

EU Ramps Up Green Protectionism

Protectionism from America has sent European manufacturing into crisis mode, seen in the proposal of the Net-Zero Industry Act.

March 21, 2023
Montenegro: Presidential Election Heads to Run-Off

Montenegro: Presidential Election Heads to Run-Off

Incumbent President Đukanović received his lowest result to date, and in the face of a united opposition, Montenegro’s strongman leader could be on the ropes.

March 20, 2023
Iceland Passes Asylum Clampdown Law

Iceland Passes Asylum Clampdown Law

Iceland, which has a population of 370,000, saw 2,500 asylum seekers arrive in 2022, supported by open-border NGOs.

March 20, 2023
Poland & Slovakia To Send Fighter Jets To Ukraine

Poland & Slovakia To Send Fighter Jets To Ukraine

The Russian Federation has condemned the plan to send MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, vowing to destroy them once they enter the theater of war.

March 20, 2023
Widening Schism: Cardinals Call for Trial and Removal of German Catholic Leadership

Widening Schism: Cardinals Call for Trial and Removal of German Catholic Leadership

The blessing of same-sex couples and other reforms are “sins against Christ Himself and of the most serious nature,” U.S. Cardinal Burke said, calling for the end of the Synodal Path in Germany.

March 20, 2023