Poland’s Incumbent President to Battle Warsaw Mayor in Presidential Runoff
The winning of the largely ceremonial presidency reflects on key bones of contention between Poland and the EU institutions in
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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.
US, Russia, Brazil to Be Excluded by EU Border Opening Deal, Report Says
EU and Schengen countries are set to restart travel between each other on July 1.
Germany ‘Regrets’ US Piling More Sanctions on Russia-Sponsored Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline
US Senators have back a second piece of legislation targetting the controversial natural gas pipeline project.
Macron Denounces Racism, Wants to Keep France’s Colonial-Era Monuments
The French leader has defended the country's police saying there could be no freedom and justice without order.
UK Tells EU It Wants No Extension of Post-Brexit Transition Past 2020
London's decision has made the prospect of a no-deal Brexit very likely.
EU Should Open All Internal Borders from June 15, EC Recommends
The closure of internal EU borders is not an effective measure against the spread of the coronavirus, according to the
Post-Brexit Trade Talks Enter Crucial Month with Smalls Chances of Breakthrough
The "level playing field" remains the main bone of contention.
Italy’s Economy Projected to Shrink by Up to 13% Because of Coronavirus Crisis
The decline could be equal to the entire GDP of Veneto, Italy's third largest industrial region.
Germany, EU Scold China, ‘Expect’ Hong Kong’s Rights to Be Upheld
China's new draft security legislation for Hong Kong has drawn criticism from all over the West.
Austria’s President Caught Breaking Coronavirus Curfew, Admits ‘Mistake’
Austria has been the first country in the EU to start relaxing the lockdown but a number of restrictions remain
EU, UK Trade Accusations as Post-Brexit Trade Talks Stalemate before Deadline Round
Common standards, the jurisdiction of the EU's top court, and fisheries remain major bones of contention.