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Deadlock Continues over Government Formation in Ireland
It’s been ten days since Ireland went to the polls in its latest general election, and the country remains in a deadlock over the formation of the next Government. The results of the February 8th election
Bayer Sentenced to Pay US Farmer USD 265 Million over Monsanto’s Dicamba Weedkiller
The sentence is the first in a total of 140 lawsuits against Bayer over Monsanto's dicamba herbicide.
‘Frank’ Talks in Brussels amid ‘No Easy Landings’ for Western Balkan States Seeking to Join EU
The new methodology for EU membership negotiations proposed by the EC is yet to be approved by all 27 EU member states.
EU Member France Sees First Coronavirus Death outside Asia
A total of 46 coronavirus cases have been registered in nine European countries so far.
EU Needs Own Middle East Peace Plan Countering Trump’s, Borrell Implies
The EU High Representative on Foreign and Security Policy reportedly failed to get all EU member states to condemn Trump's Middle East peace plan.
Containment of Coronavirus ‘Working’ in EU, Germany Says after Health Ministers’ Meeting
The German Health Minister has praised some of China's anti-epidemic measures, while describing others as excessive.
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First Woman Fined in Denmark for Violating ‘Burqa Ban’ under New Law
A 28-year-old woman in Denmark has become the first to be fined for wearing a niqab under a new Danish “burqa ban” law forbidding full-face Islamic veils in public places.
EU Won’t Slap More Sanctions on Russia over Skripal Case despite UK’s Calls, Report Says
The European Union likely will not respond positively to the UK’s call to impose additional sanctions on Russia over the attack with the Novichok nerve agent against the Skripal family in Salisbury in March 2018.
EU Parliament Votes to Punish Orban’s Hungary for Breaching Core Values in Unprecedented Decision
In an unprecedented vote, the European Parliament has recommended disciplinary measures against Hungary of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, which could include stripping off its EU voting rights, for breaching core values of the European Union.
Macron Urges French to Be like Charles de Gaulle and Moan Less
Macron has made controversial comments after hearing the complains of a pensioner in the home place of wartime French leader Charles de Gaulle.
Court Reverses Ban on Nationalist Independence Day March in Poland’s Capital Warsaw
Nationalist and far-right groups in Poland feel "victorious" after a court has stricken down a liberal mayor's ban on their Independence Day march.
Taiwan: Embarrassing questions for EU
Can you guess which global leader issued a 48-word statement on the latest elections in Taiwan (Republic of China)? The answer is the European Union. It may not be a surprise that countries which have diplomatic relations with mainland China (People’s Republic of China) play it safe when responding to political issues in Taiwan. However, […]
Brexit Is Britain’s Final Opt-out. From Responsibility! (And What Did We Use to Talk about?)
Brexit is Britain's biggest European opt-out - the opt-out from responsibility. Nothing more, nothing less.
Germany’s Newfound Affection For Russia
Two weeks ago, Chancellor Merkel traveled to Moscow for a conversation with President Putin. Conversations took place about the current geopolitical issues, but also about Russian-German relations, that ought to benefit both nations in years to come. Russia’s friendship might have a high price tag, however. Merkel’s last visit to the Kremlin is an almost […]
The Brady Bunch of Eurasia: Putin, Erdogan, Borisov, Vucic; Jets, Missiles, TurkStream, Balkan Stream, et. Al.
Take a fun look at a wonderful display of the "strong men" frenemy macho state leaders that dominate the world of today in what might be its last decades.
