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.

Nord Stream 2 Pipeline To Begin Operation

Nord Stream 2 Pipeline To Begin Operation

The latest step to completion comes as Europe faces an energy crisis.

October 5, 2021
MEPs Call For Tighter Facebook Regulation

MEPs Call For Tighter Facebook Regulation

Meanwhile, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram are back up and running after an outage that lasted almost six hours,

October 5, 2021
France Freezes Energy Prices

France Freezes Energy Prices

France will freeze natural gas and electricity prices, the prime minister has announced.

October 4, 2021
Dutch PM Tries To Form Coaliton

Dutch PM Tries To Form Coaliton

Mark Rutte is about to form a new coaliton, six months after the election.

October 4, 2021
EU, US to Regulate Big Tech Together

EU, US to Regulate Big Tech Together

The US and the European Union cooperate in the regulation of the AI and big-tech industries.

October 1, 2021
Russia Threatens to Ban YouTube

Russia Threatens to Ban YouTube

RT’s editor-in-chief also called to ban German broadcasters ARD and ZDF.

October 1, 2021
Belgium Supports Polish Women to Have Abortions

Belgium Supports Polish Women to Have Abortions

The Belgian government will provide financial support to women in Poland unable to get an abortion.

September 30, 2021
Anti-Orban Opposition Hold Primaries in Hungary

Anti-Orban Opposition Hold Primaries in Hungary

The newly-united opposition will stand against conservative prime minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling Fidesz party.

September 30, 2021
EU Leaders Discuss Surging Energy Prices

EU Leaders Discuss Surging Energy Prices

European gas prices have rocketed by more than 300% this year.

September 29, 2021
Left-Liberal Government In Germany On The Horizon

Left-Liberal Government In Germany On The Horizon

The Social Democrat leader called for urgent talks with the Greens and Liberals.

September 29, 2021
British Army Put On Standby To Ease UK Fuel Crisis

British Army Put On Standby To Ease UK Fuel Crisis

The UK is estimated to be short of more than 100,000 lorry drivers.

September 28, 2021
Berlin Voters Support Mass Expropiation Of Apartments

Berlin Voters Support Mass Expropiation Of Apartments

Voters of the German capital voted in favour of expropriating apartments owned by big real-estate companies.

September 28, 2021