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Mayor of Poland’s Gdansk, Pawel Adamowicz, Dies in Hospital after Stabbing Attack at Charity Event
Adamowicz, a liberal who has been Gdansk's Mayor for two decades, was stabbed on stage before hundreds of people.
Pope Makes ‘Pressing Appeal’ to EU Leaders to Save Migrants Stranded on Ships near Malta
Italy and Malta remain firm in keeping their ports closed for any more migrants.
UK Universities Term No-Deal Brexit ‘Biggest Threat’ over Loss of EU Money, Students
The loss of EU funding and exchange opportunities would jeopardize vital research, the UK higher education leaders have warned.
Hackers Hurt Hundreds of German Politicians, Merkel Included
Other public figures such as journalists and celebrities have also been targetted.
Romania Assumes EU Presidency for the First Time Ever in Tough Times
A divided leadership and society in Romania is to preside the EU during Brexit and the 2019 EU elections.
Juncker Questions Romania’s Readiness for Its First EU Presidency
The EC chief's comments come against the backdrop of a long-standing political strife inside Romania and tense relations between Bucharest and the EU institutions in Brussels.
[ NEWS & ANALYSIS ]
EU to Look into Ukraine’s Progress at 20th Annual Bilateral Summit in Brussels
The European Union and Ukraine are set to hold their 20th annual summit in Brussels amid recognition that the latter has been making progress on the former’s recommendations, and fears that the reform impetus in Kyiv might be waning.
UK’s New Brexit Secretary Deems Deal with EU Possible by October, 80% Settled
Dominic Raab, the new Brexit Secretary of the UK who succeeded David Davis, believes that Britain and the European Union are capable of achieving a Brexit deal by the October 2018 deadline set by the latter.
Exodus of EU Bankers from London under Way ahead of Brexit, Bank of England Official Says
An “exodus” of EU bankers from Britain’s capital London is under way ahead of Brexit, according to Ian McCafferty, a senior official at the Bank of England.
Pause in Brexit Talks despite Pledges Raises Concerns as October Deadline Looms
A somewhat unexpected pause has occurred in the negotiations on Brexit between the European Union and the UK despite last week’s pledges by both sides of “continuous” talks.
[ OPINION ]
ITSA v. European Commission: the court case that could?
One year ago, the European Commission (EC) made headlines and attracted considerable controversy by effectively opening the gates for its World Health Organisation (WHO)-mandated track and trace (T&T) system for tobacco to organisations with links to the tobacco industry. More precisely, the EC’s final proposal on a cigarette T&T system favoured an approach that integrated […]
UN’s flurry of new deals provides grounds for cautious optimism
On the side-lines of the Doha Forum last weekend, the Gulf state of Qatar signed a $3 million deal with the United Nations to provide refuge to more than 26,000 people displaced from Yemen. The agreement, designed to help the 2 million refugees and asylum seekers who have fled the country’s four-year-long conflict, is just […]
Portugal: the latest to be seduced by China’s Belt and Road
Chinese President Xi Jinping embarked on a full-scale charm offensive in Portugal last week, successfully convincing the southern European nation to sign onto his flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) at a time when other EU members are beginning to register their alarm at China’s influence over the continent and contemplating a framework regulating foreign […]
Most Brits Would Want to Remain in EU in New Brexit Referendum, Poll Finds
"Remain" is projected to win by a wider margin than "Leave" won back in 2016.
