Category: NEWS

MEPs Approve Parliamentary Enlargement

Nine member states will be able to elect one or two extra MEPs next year, as the parliament will increase from 705 to 716 members. Though unlikely to be law, the idea of a “pan-European” constituency is still on the table.

Excessive (Police) Force: Vlaams Belang Demo Targeted

During an otherwise peaceful demonstration in support of Belgium’s healthcare workers, it appears that one officer attempted to hit chairman Tom Van Grieken in the face, while a fellow MP claimed she had been kicked by another policeman after having fallen to the ground.

EU Aid to Tunisia and Meloni’s Strategy

Ultimately, this serves Italy’s Mattei Plan, which seeks to invest in African energy infrastructure and promote employment, reducing the long-term desirability of Europe-bound migration.

Belgium: Afghan Refugee Under Fire for Pro-Taliban Youtube Videos

An Afghan YouTuber with refugee status in Belgium is facing backlash after putting out videos in support of the radical Islamist Taliban as government officials have called for a review of his refugee status and others have called for his deportation.

Kosovo Faces Sanctions for Refusing to De-Escalate

Meanwhile, Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani traveled to Strasbourg to give a speech in front of the European Parliament, where she said Pristina wants nothing but “good neighborly relations.”

Sweden Democrat Lawmaker Attacked by Three Men 

Sweden Democrat Lawmaker Attacked by Three Men 

Given that the case involves a member of the Riksdag, it is being dealt with by the Special Prosecutors Chamber.

December 24, 2022
European Council President: Corruption Scandal “Damaging” to EU Credibility

European Council President: Corruption Scandal “Damaging” to EU Credibility

“[The scandal] is making it even more difficult for us to focus on the economic and energy crises that impact the lives of European citizens right now,” Michel said.

December 23, 2022
PM Orbán: Abolish the European Parliament

PM Orbán: Abolish the European Parliament

In place of the current parliament, the Hungarian prime minister envisioned a delegate-based model that would return power over the EU to its member states.

December 23, 2022
Meloni Partially Yields to Brussels on Cash Payments

Meloni Partially Yields to Brussels on Cash Payments

It’s all about balance and compromise. Giorgia Meloni has to play a subtle game to avoid upsetting Brussels and simultaneously avoid upsetting her electorate.

December 23, 2022
Netherlands Forced to General Repentance Over Colonisation

Netherlands Forced to General Repentance Over Colonisation

According to the BBC, 70% of the African-Caribbean community in the Netherlands believe an apology is important while only 38% of Dutch people as a whole think it is necessary.

December 23, 2022
Poland Offers Military Training to Civilian During Winter Holidays

Poland Offers Military Training to Civilian During Winter Holidays

The initiative aims at gaining new recruits to fill the ranks of Poland’s expanding army.

December 23, 2022
Russia’s Medvedev and China’s Xi Eye “Fairer Global Governance”

Russia’s Medvedev and China’s Xi Eye “Fairer Global Governance”

China and Russia have both stated their aim to replace what they see as a unipolar world—dominated by U.S. interests—with a multipolar one.

December 23, 2022
Zelensky Visits the United States

Zelensky Visits the United States

The Ukrainian president will address Congress amid its debate over an additional $45 billion in aid for his country in addition to the $65 billion already approved.

December 22, 2022
First German LNG Terminal Opened

First German LNG Terminal Opened

Politicians laud the construction as an important step towards independence from Russian gas, but the rushed construction comes at a high financial and environmental price.

December 22, 2022
French Players Subjected to Racial Abuse After World Cup Final 

French Players Subjected to Racial Abuse After World Cup Final 

Although the verbal abuse isn’t especially new to football, they do, perhaps, reflect the stark and seemingly ever-widening divide in multicultural France. 

December 22, 2022
Swedish Report Highlights Immigrant Racism

Swedish Report Highlights Immigrant Racism

Arabs “simply refused to cook in the same kitchen” as African migrants. To cope with the situation, the shelter furnished the migrants with two kitchens, divided by ethnicity.

December 22, 2022
Berlin: World’s Largest Cylindrical Aquarium Exploded

Berlin: World’s Largest Cylindrical Aquarium Exploded

The bursting of the aquarium left two people injured and more than 1,000 tropical fish dead. With investigations ongoing, some speculate that temperature differences may have caused cracks to form.

December 22, 2022