Category: NEWS

ExxonMobil Sues EU Over Windfall Tax

According to the company, the tax on ‘excess profits,’ whatever boon it might be for the EU’s coffers in the short term, is ultimately “counterproductive,” since it would scare off prospective investors.

Swedish Kids a Minority in Malmö Schools

It is suggested that students generally would do better in Malmö’s schools if they were allowed to take classes in their native language instead of in Swedish.

Spain Spending First Million on EU Presidency

Spain is offering contracts worth €845,647 for umbrellas, fans, scarves, and water bottles with Sanchez’s presidential logo, plus contracts for event organisation.

Taiwan Extends Military Service

Recent polls show that three-quarters of Taiwanese consider the current four-month term too short—a significant shift in opinion, since military service, inherited from Taiwan’s dictatorial years, has long been unpopular.

Serbian Army on Full Alert Amid Standoff With Kosovo

The decision was due to the latest developments in Kosovo. Authorities in Pristina were preparing to attack the ethnic Serb minority in North Kosovo and to remove the barricades there by force.

European Union Anticipates Continued Uptick in Asylum Seekers 

“It is quite clear that the increasing number of applications will continue in the foreseeable future,” Gregori suggested, insisting that the instability and threats that cause people to flee their homelands are, unfortunately, “not temporary.”

EU States To Classify Nuclear Power Green

EU States To Classify Nuclear Power Green

Ten EU states, among them France, Hungary, Finland and Slovakia give support to nuclear energy.

October 12, 2021
136 Countries Agree On Minimum Corporate Tax

136 Countries Agree On Minimum Corporate Tax

A minimum corporate tax rate of 15% was agreed.

October 11, 2021
Czech Prime Minister Loses Election

Czech Prime Minister Loses Election

Opposition parties start talks on forming a government.

October 10, 2021
Austrian Chancellor Kurz Steps Down

Austrian Chancellor Kurz Steps Down

Austria’s Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has stepped down. He has proposed Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg as his replacement.

October 10, 2021
Ministers Demand Funding Of EU Border Walls

Ministers Demand Funding Of EU Border Walls

Migration from Belarus causes further debates within the EU.

October 8, 2021
Poland Questions EU Legal Primacy

Poland Questions EU Legal Primacy

The EU Treaty is subordinate to the constitution in the Polish legal system, according to the Constitutional Tribunal of Poland.

October 8, 2021
New EU Travel Map To Be Based On Vaccination Rates?

New EU Travel Map To Be Based On Vaccination Rates?

New rules could ease travel for vaccinated people, but a colour-coded system would limit trips to and from areas with high levels of infections.

October 7, 2021
Russia To Export Record Amount Of Gas

Russia To Export Record Amount Of Gas

Moscow urged German regulators to quickly certify the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to help.

October 7, 2021
German Greens And Liberals Start Talks With Social Democrats

German Greens And Liberals Start Talks With Social Democrats

The “kingmakers” of the German election choose to talk with the winners of the election.

October 6, 2021
Romania’s Liberal Government Ousted

Romania’s Liberal Government Ousted

A no-confidence vote was overwhelmingly endorsed by the parliament.

October 6, 2021
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