Category: NEWS

Putin Pays Homage to Cuban Communism

The exchange between the two leaders occurs in the context of Russia’s strong support for the Latin American Left.

European Parliament To Enforce Gender Quotas in Companies

Under the directive, member states will be forced to sanction companies that do not comply with the new standards by 2026. If they don’t, the member states themselves could be subject to punitive measures.

Bolsonaro’s Party Rejects Electronic Votes

For their part, authorities in the Brazilian legal system, including the president of the Electoral Court, Alexandre de Moraes, have been explicit in opposing the questioning of the election results.

New Center-Right Party Formed in Germany

A new center-right party, the Bündnis Deutschland (BD), was founded by 50 ex-members of other German parties. The BD aims to be the voice of the neglected middle class, but the media has already framed it as right-wing.

Transatlantic Trade Tensions on the Rise

While the cost of doing business in Europe has increased dramatically in the last year, the euro has also lost value against the dollar. The depreciation benefits euro-zone exports to America.

EU to Create Military Force

EU to Create Military Force

Leaders could endorse a final version during France’s presidency of the EU next spring.

November 4, 2021
All EU States Back Treaty Against Deforestation

All EU States Back Treaty Against Deforestation

World leaders pledged to halt deforestation over the next decade.

November 4, 2021
Climate Change Summit Begins in Glasgow

Climate Change Summit Begins in Glasgow

World leaders arrived for the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow.

November 2, 2021
Gazprom Says It Fulfills Gas Contracts

Gazprom Says It Fulfills Gas Contracts

The Russian gas company reassured EU its gas is flowing normally.

November 2, 2021
Fishing Row Escalates Between France And UK

Fishing Row Escalates Between France And UK

France and Britain are disputing over permits for fishing boats.

November 1, 2021
European Parliament Sued European Commission

European Parliament Sued European Commission

A new mechanism would allow the EU to suspend payments to its member countries if they seem to breach rule-of-law.

October 29, 2021
Marine Le Pen Visited Viktor Orbán In Budapest

Marine Le Pen Visited Viktor Orbán In Budapest

“Ideological pressure within the European Union has become unprecedented”, Viktor Orbán said after the meeting.

October 27, 2021
Green Light From Germany For Nord Stream 2

Green Light From Germany For Nord Stream 2

Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is not threatening security of gas supply to Germany and the European Union.

October 27, 2021
Poland Sends Thousands Of Soldiers On Belarus Border

Poland Sends Thousands Of Soldiers On Belarus Border

The country is raising the number of soldiers on the Belarus border to ‘about 10,000’.

October 26, 2021
Germany Supports EU Border Protection

Germany Supports EU Border Protection

Horst Seehofer, Germany’s interior minister said it was “legitimate” to protect borders.

October 25, 2021
Bosnia Faces Political Crisis

Bosnia Faces Political Crisis

The country’s Serb-run entity, Republika Srpska, will quit key state institutions to achieve full autonomy.

October 25, 2021
Poland Will Not Bow to EU “Blackmail”

Poland Will Not Bow to EU “Blackmail”

Several EU leaders said they were concerned over Poland’s recent court ruling.

October 22, 2021