The Backstop for All Future Backstops: Didn’t the Brits Think of the Irish Border When Voting for Brexit?
The Irish border backstop quagmire is certain to make all EU countries think of their border regions if they are
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Ivan Dikov is a Bulgarian journalist and author. He studied political science / international relations and history at Dartmouth College and later in Sofia, in the Eastern Balkans. He’s served for five years as the editor-in-chief of Bulgaria’s largest English-language media – Novinite.com. As a freelancer, he has collaborated with media from the US, the UK, Germany, and Australia.
Stop Calling the EU a ‘Bloc’. It Isn’t. And Not for the Reason You Think
Referring to the EU as a "bloc" doesn't make enough sense any way you look at it.
No Brexit Deal without Irish Backstop, MEPs to Declare in New Resolution
A return to Michel Barnier's original backstop idea, which keeps only Northern Ireland in the EU customs union, is deemed
EU-Bashing, Brexit-Promoting John Bolton Axed by Trump as National Security Adviser
John Bolton, the third National Security Adviser to US President Donald Trump, who often bashed the EU and shamelessly promoted
Far-Right Politician’s Election as Town Council Head Shocks Germany’s Mainstream Parties
The NPD politician was allegedly elected because he was the only candidate for the job.
Czech State Attorney Halts EU Funding Fraud Case against Prime Minister Babiš, Report Says
The EU funds fraud allegations concern a case from before Babis entered politics.
Far-right AfD Party Surges to 2nd Spot in Two Provincial Elections in Former East Germany
Mainstream politicians in Germany had feared an even stronger showing of the far-right formation.
Fate of Italy’s New Coalition Cabinet to Be Decided in Online Vote by Five Stars Movement
The M5S's founding principle of direct democracy will be decisive in determining whether Italy would avoid early elections.
Italy Starts Tense Coalition Talks after Prime Minister Conte Quits over ‘Reckless’ Salvini
The Five Stars Movement and the until now opposition Democratic Party are trying to stop Salvini from coming becoming the
Trump Calls Off Visit over Denmark’s Refusal to Discuss Sale of Greenland
The US President has used the questionable "Greenland sale" issue as a pretext to cancel his planned trip to Copenhagen.
Trump Wants to Buy Greenland, One of EU’s OCTs, from Denmark
It remains unclear how seriously the US President has floated the idea.