EU use of ‘Peace’ fund for Ukraine is ‘terrifying’
The EU’s use of the European Peace Facility to support Ukraine is a “terrifying” and moves the bloc towards the brink of war, according to a Hungarian government…
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Crypto anonymity ‘no longer possible’ in EU
The anonymity deemed essential in the crypto universe will “no longer be possible” following the adoption of EU legislation on May 16, according to EU sources.
Key Brexiteer laments Brexit ‘not delivered’ due to ‘total mismanagement’
One of the architects of the UK’s departure from the European Union has declared that Brexit “has failed”.
Gay Christ exhibition in EU Parliament causes uproar
Not art but “vulgarity and disrespect,” was the reaction from Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini to a European Parliament art exhibition.
French nuclear alliance gains new members
French energy transition minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher on May 16 met with representatives of 15 European states as part of an expanding “Nuclear Alliance”…
Macron says France is ready to step up military support for Ukraine
France is ready to train Ukrainian fighter jet pilots, says President Emmanuel Macron.
Polish businesses ‘facing bankruptcy’ after Belarus border closure
A escalating spat between Poland and Belarus over an imprisoned journalist risks bankrupting Polish businesses, according to correspondence between the European…
Western countries considered guilty of double standards on Russia, says Scholz
India, Vietnam, and South Africa baulk at criticising Russia’s invasion of Ukraine because they believe the West is not consistent in its values and principles,…
Belgian justice so slow that corrupt EU officials escape scot-free
Two EU officials who engaged in agricultural subsidy fraud have escaped punishment due to the slow workings of the Belgian courts.
Female MEPs angry about ‘hate speech’ in Parliament debate on women’s rights
Three Euro MPs have been accused of using hate speech by female colleagues.
Baltic nations might bring forward cut-off from Russian power grid
Andrius Sytas Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are considering speeding up a plan to disconnect the Baltic region’s electricity supply from Russia’s grid.
Did Polish military hush up second stray missile?
Mariusz Błaszczak, Poland’s defence minister, has denied knowledge of a Russian missile that fell on Polish territory in December last year, the remains of which…
EU’s chief prosecutor hints at US angle to Covid vaccines investigation
Laura Codruța Kövesi, head of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), has hinted that the EU vaccine investigation has widened to the United States.
European flag and portrait of Macron to become mandatory across France
Town halls across France will be obliged to display both the French and the European flag under newly approved legislation.
Armenia, Azerbaijan accuse each other of new cross-border attacks
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EU law-makers are struggling to keep up with Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence platforms are progressing so fast that EU lawmakers face an “impossible task”.
Attack near Synagogue in Tunisia kills five
An attacker fired indiscriminately at security guards at the Ghriba synagogue on Tunisia’s Djerba island on May 10.
Kremlin condemns Polish renaming of Kaliningrad, now Królewiec
Poland demands name change for Russian city named after war criminal
EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel tipped to become Bulgaria’s next prime minister
The European Commission looks set to lose a Commissioner now that Bulgaria’s biggest parliamentary group has asked Mariya Gabriel to become prime minister of her…
Belgium approves of QMV in foreign affairs but wants an ‘emergency brake’
Belgium is in favour of moving from unanimity to qualified majority voting for foreign policy matters but wants safeguards.
Verhofstadt: Trump reelection would represent a threat to Europe
The European Union must prepare itself for a possible return of President Donald Trump, former Brexit negotiator Guy Verhofstadt has warned.
Putin declares Russia in ‘sacred’ fight; EU looks to fast track Ukraine ammo procurement
Russians are united in a “sacred” fight against the West, President Vladimir Putin declared during the annual May 9 Victory Parade in Moscow.
Meloni seeks to move Italy towards French-style presidential system
Giorgia Meloni wants to amend Italy’s constitution so that future prime ministers have more power.
Qatar’s influence over the EU goes unchecked. It is not the only foreign power active in Brussels
Qatargate has become the biggest corruption scandal to hit the European Parliament. It has exposed the ability of foreign governments to penetrate European institutions.
Relief in Poland as ‘miracle’ EU methane compromise saves coal industry
Poland’s coal industry and the ruling conservative PiS government have breathed a sigh of relief at the European Parliament’s backing for lower methane emission…
Qatargate accused Tarabella tearful after conditional release; wants to return to Strasbourg Parliament
Qatargate accused Marc Tarabella broke down in front of press on May 10 as he accused his former friend Pier Antonio Panzeri of “throwing him to the wolves”.
The EU should not be a superpower, says German Chancellor
Olaf Scholz contradicted French President Emmanuel Macron’s vision of the EU as a potential superpower in a speech in the European Parliament to mark ‘Europe…
French Parliament debates compulsory flying of EU flag
French deputies were on May 9 due to vote on a controversial bill to force all local government buildings to fly the EU flag.
Weber tops list of influential Euro MPs
German European People’s Party chairman Manfred Weber is the most influential MEP, according to a think tank report.
EU de-platforms ‘far-right’ Israeli minister by cancelling event
EU diplomats have de-platformed an Israeli minister by cancelling the event he was due to attend, according to reports.