Lavrov: Russia Will Regard F-16s as a “Nuclear” Threat
Since F-16s are capable of carrying nuclear weapons, their deployment in Ukraine could cause “catastrophic consequences” for NATO, the Russian foreign minister warned.
Since F-16s are capable of carrying nuclear weapons, their deployment in Ukraine could cause “catastrophic consequences” for NATO, the Russian foreign minister warned.
The Partido Popular is solidifying its lead in the final ten-day stretch of the campaign, despite socialist accusations warning that a coalition between conservatives and VOX will revive Francoism.
Recent protests in the Netherlands could just be the first firing shot in a wave of discontent after the European Parliament passed the Nature Restoration Law yesterday, despite conservative warnings that it would play into the hands of populists.
The Turkish Parliament will not come back from recess until the start of the autumn legislative session. In the meantime, Erdoğan noted, Sweden has some homework to do, having left conservatives out of the loop.
Trust in multinational institutions like the EU, NATO, and the UN among the Czech population has dropped precipitously in the past year.
The defeat seriously undermines EPP President Manfred Weber and calls into question future alliances for the EPP after the European elections in 2024.
While legacy media wrings its hands over the prospect of a VOX victory on July 23rd, Latinos for Abascal is hoping to propel the party into power.
Despite the Polish government’s great support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, Poles seem to be becoming fatigued, fueling support for the populist Confederation party who are critical of the government’s spending on refugees.
Zemmour confirmed in an interview with the Spanish press the likelihood of Reconquête joining the ECR faction in the European Parliament in 2024.
Most EU members demand more clarification, increased defense funds, or settling old scores before granting the Commission’s request for extra contributions, while the most frugal ones simply reject the idea altogether.
While offering €3 billion to the cause of internet access for every household in Germany would seem excellent support, private industry warns that such lavish public funding may be counterproductive.
The Forza Italia leader has suffered from a series of health problems in recent years, but his brother Paolo insisted “he’ll make it this time too.”
There is the potential for more Danish and Estonian contingents within the ID group to join in the defection, as Finns Party leadership looks disfavourably at the AfD’s pro-Russian line within the bloc.
The CDU hopes to hold Scholz’s feet to the fire for his ties to a German bank implicated in extensive tax fraud committed while he was mayor of Hamburg.
The fault lines between the different political groupings make combinations seem impossible, whether in the fight against corruption or on the position towards Russia.
Matteo Salvini strongly criticised France’s ability to expel migrants back to Italy, but not terrorists.
Montenegro rids itself of Communist past; center-right NCP wins in Finland; Bulgaria’s election still too close to call.
“Sweden has a centuries-old tradition of civil registration, but as a result of irresponsible migration and undemanding integration policies over the decades, we have largely lost control over how many and who lives in our country,” SD leader Jimmie Åkesson said.
With the center-right and center-left head-to-head in the polls, the most likely winners will be the socialists again, with the shadowy president at the helm.
The Finns Party, which is in a tight three-way race, aims to capitalise on rising dissatisfaction directed at the ruling Social Democrats over immigration and inflation, as Finnish voters head to the polls this Sunday.
Centrist parties need a coalition pact, the Renew leader said, that would guarantee them top EU positions and prevent any right-wing alliance.
In this episode of “Occasional Dialogues,” Juan García-Gallardo, a rising star in VOX, talks about the challenges of coalition governments, revitalization of rural areas, EU policies affecting Castilla y León, and how he jumped from a successful law career into a top position in politics.
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