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Catalonia’s President Calls for New Referendum, Independence by 2021, amid Violence in Barcelona
Torra call for a new vote comes as Spain's Prime Minister asked him to condemn the ongoing violent protests throughout Catalonia.
Dispute Over Commissioners Leads to Postponement of von der Leyen’s Start
Newly appointed EU Commission President von der Leyen was scheduled to begin her new role on November 1st. However, the ongoing dispute regarding three designated EU Commissioners has changed the scheduled timetable. Yes, the saga
Poland’s Ruling Conservatives Hammer Opposition in Categorical Election Win
For the first, the far-right Confederation gained representation in the Polish parliament.
EU Commission Calls on Germany to Cease Border Controls and Reemphasise Schengen
The EU Commission seeks to have the Schengen Agreement enforced more consistently in the future. The responsible EU Interior Commissioner calls upon six states to abolish their internal border controls despite concerns. Brussel’s EU Commission is
‘Promising Signals’ Brexit Deal is Possible – Donald Tusk
President of the European Council, Donald Tusk has said he has received ‘promising signals’ that a Brexit Deal is possible from Irish Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar. In a Tweet, Mr. Tusk said, ‘The UK has still
Irish Government Unveils Brexit Budget
The Irish Government has announced the full details of its 2020 Budget, the details of which, according to the Minister for Fiance, Pascal Donohue, were finalised on the assumption of a no-deal Brexit. The country’s tax-paying
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Poland Comes Closer to Getting US to Build ‘Fort Trump’ Military Base on Its Soil
EU and NATO member state Poland seems to have closer to realizing its goal for convincing the United States to establish a permanent American military base on Polish soil, including by proposing to name it “Fort Trump”.
Record Low Ratings in Bavaria for Mainstream Conservatives, Social Democrats ahead of Crucial Election
A grand coalition between the mainstream right and left appears unlikely in Bavaria based on pre-election opinion polls.
Macron Tries to Appease ‘Yellow Vest’ Protesters in Conciliatory Eco Energy Speech
The French leader has stood behind his fuel tax hikes while arguing in favor of consolation solutions.
EU Parliament Recognizes Guaido as Venezuela’s President, Tells Union to Follow Suit
The EU is still holding back on an all-out recognition of Venezuela's opposition leader.
Fight to End Corruption Puts Zuzana Čaputová On Course to Become President of Slovakia
Zuzana Čaputová, a lawyer with no experience of public office, has won the first round of Slovakia’s presidential elections. Čaputová, who secured 40.5 percent of the vote, is a pro-European liberal whose campaign was heavily focused on ending political corruption. Despite the underwhelming turnaround in the first round of Slovakia’s presidential elections, a political newcomer […]
‘Killing’ Two Birds with One Nazi Salute: the Racism Outburst at the Bulgaria – England Match
Modern day acts of racism are especially perplexing and worrying given Bulgaria's own tradition of tolerance, fighting for freedom, and sympathy for the oppressed.
As Washington and Beijing Face Off, Brussels Must Act
What started as a bump in the road in relations between two giants has evolved to become a permanent feature of the global economy: the US-China trade war is here to stay, and the ultimate prize of this geopolitical battle is universal technological superiority. Indeed, the race to crown the leader of emerging technology research, […]
Rewarding Erdogan, Forgoing the EU: the Moral from Volkswagen’s New Factory in Turkey
The EU should rethink its state aid rules when it comes to foreign competition, and the EU multinationals - their approach towards the Union's home turf.
Ukraine Is the Most Important Country for the EU. Here’s Why
Size and a desire to join set Ukraine apart from the rest of the world in a unique way as far as the European Union should be concerned.
