Category: NEWS

European Parliament Rules Out Turkish Accession to EU

Closed-door negotiations between NATO and Ankara have irritated MEPs who rebuffed the likelihood of Turkish EU membership anytime soon in a report from the European Parliament’s foreign affairs committee this week.

Scott Morton Gives Up Her EU Chief Economist Position

The fact remains that Scott Morton’s withdrawal—of her own accord—absolves the European Commission of its responsibility in this appointment, since it initially refused to reverse its decision.

Dutch ‘Suicide Powder’ Seller Sentenced

Through Alex S.’s actions, ten people died after ingesting the deadly powder, while investigators revealed his so-called ‘suicide kits’ had been sold to about 1,600 people.

Ecuador Pushes for Visa-Free Access to Schengen Zone 

The latest iteration of EU visa policy will make it possible for Ecuadorians to gain visa-free access to the Schengen countries, as Latin American leaders drove a hard bargain during this week’s CELAC summit in Brussels.

Nigeria: Catholic Priest Burned to Death in Attack by Militants; Another Wounded  

Nigeria: Catholic Priest Burned to Death in Attack by Militants; Another Wounded  

The Diocese of Minna wrote in a statement: “The rectory was completely burned and the parish priest, the Reverend Father Isaac Achi, was killed while the assistant parish priest Father Colins Omeh was shot but is receiving medical attention.”

January 20, 2023
Mandela’s Grandson Criticizes Morocco and Israel

Mandela’s Grandson Criticizes Morocco and Israel

“Don’t forget the last colony of Africa, Western Sahara … Let us fight to free Western Sahara from oppression,” said Mandla Mandela.

January 19, 2023
EU Draft Law Proposed To Counter Greenwashing

EU Draft Law Proposed To Counter Greenwashing

‘Going green’ can be massively profitable, but so is greenwashing. The Commission’s proposal targets companies who misleadingly advertise their products as environmentally friendly to provide a level playing field and help customers identify truly green brands.

January 19, 2023
EU Inflation Has Peaked

EU Inflation Has Peaked

Barring any rebounds in January, inflation has evidently peaked in 24 of the 27 EU member states.

January 19, 2023
Bulgaria: Fifth Election Likely, As Mandate Given to Socialist Party 

Bulgaria: Fifth Election Likely, As Mandate Given to Socialist Party 

Obstructed by several incompatible political divisions, the creation of a new government for Bulgaria looks unlikely. Now new elections loom.

January 19, 2023
Scholz Appoints Unlikely New Defense Minister 

Scholz Appoints Unlikely New Defense Minister 

Given that Germany’s Bundeswehr is ailing—a matter compounded by the Russo-Ukrainian war—the task set before Boris Pistorius is nothing if not daunting.

January 19, 2023
Helicopter Crash Kills Ukrainian Interior Minister and Senior Officials 

Helicopter Crash Kills Ukrainian Interior Minister and Senior Officials 

Interior Minister Denys Monastyrskyi is the most senior Ukrainian official to die since the war began nearly one year ago.

January 18, 2023
French Government To Reload an Ambitious Nuclear Policy

French Government To Reload an Ambitious Nuclear Policy

Despite unanimity on the need for the project, the debates are stormy. The opposition will not fail to seize the opportunity to denounce the inconsistencies of President Emmanuel Macron, his about-face on this eminently strategic issue.

January 18, 2023
First Time in Decades: China’s Population in Decline

First Time in Decades: China’s Population in Decline

The negative turn in China’s population growth came earlier than expected and signals severe economic and political hardships ahead, as the country “has become older before it has become rich.”

January 18, 2023
Erdoğan Alters NATO Deal, Demands Extradition of Up to 130 ‘Terrorists’

Erdoğan Alters NATO Deal, Demands Extradition of Up to 130 ‘Terrorists’

NATO membership for Sweden and Finland appears at the mercy of Turkey’s ever-expanding demands.

January 18, 2023
Europe’s Largest Cache of Rare Minerals Found in Sweden

Europe’s Largest Cache of Rare Minerals Found in Sweden

The deposit is mostly composed of iron ore, but in addition to the rare minerals, it also contains a significant amount of phosphorus—seven times the amount found in the company’s current operational mines.

January 18, 2023
Green Activists Criticize World Leaders in Davos

Green Activists Criticize World Leaders in Davos

Protesters are concerned that the summit could turn into a “greenwashing exercise.”

January 17, 2023