Finland will temporarily close its sole remaining border crossing with Russia, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) announced at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon. The closure goes into effect on Thursday, 30 November. The measure aims to defend the country…

Mrs. Vestager had ruled that the vehicle holding the funds to save important Italian banks was not private and could not intervene to prevent banking crises. This resulted in 2015 in a halt to the interventions already decided with the agreement of the Italian…

‘Next year for the first time in the history of the European institutions the united and determined centre-right can free Brussels from those who occupy it illegally’. Harsh words from League leader Matteo Salvini at the Free Europe event organised at the…

This declaration, which is not legally binding, recognises “the key role of nuclear energy in achieving global net-zero greenhouse gas emissions/carbon neutrality by or around mid-century”, in line with the Paris Accord. A total of 22 countries signed the…

The country’s chief federal prosecutor, Frederic Van Leeuw, insists the probe is moving ahead but has lashed out at “constant leaks” and “enormous pressure” in the case. “Foreign judges want to get involved in the investigation. In the 10 years I’ve been…

Ahead of the “most morally” embarrassing Ecofin for Germany, Finance Minister Christian Linder clarifies the premise he hopes will shield him from criticism from his colleagues in EU countries. “There is no contradiction between a stability-oriented European…

In its current state, the Bundeswehr is not in a position to defend itself or its NATO allies, warns the Bundeswehr’s inspector general, Carsten Breuer (59). “We are now seeing a Bundeswehr that is not yet adequately equipped for this,” Breuer told the Frankfurter…

On Tuesday, the European Parliament adopted proposals for more democratic European elections next year. The report was adopted with 365 votes in favor, 178 against and 71 abstentions. Specifically, the EU Parliament is calling for a further increase in participation…

The bloc also granted Georgia the status of candidate country, having previously been denied such title. “A clear signal of hope for their people and for our continent,” said Charles Michel, the president of the European Council. Additionally, the EU “will…

On December 20, the finance ministers of the EU will convene via videoconference in a final attempt to reach an agreement on the stability and growth pact before the end of the year. The outcome of this meeting remains uncertain, and the discontent of Giancarlo…

Perhaps Winston Churchill was right: “No people are more precise in their planning than the Germans, but equally no people can be more upset when their plans fail.”  They suffer a compulsion to repeat: more austerity for anyone. To use the words of Olivier…

A tragedy of which neither the persistence nor the number of victims is often remembered. According to the Holy See Foundation deputed to safeguard the freedom of religion, there are at least 360 million Christians worldwide who experience high levels of…

November 2023 brought a national parliamentary election in the Netherlands with an outcome that was different than expected, and also influences our seat projection a bit. The three strongest groups remain the same, but there were major changes below that.…

Are we answering the macro question: stability or instability?  China and America do not want confrontation. They will continue the battle for influence over the global South. So, the prevailing macro probability concerns an increase in globalized conflicts.…

China has launched an anti-dumping investigation into brandy imported from the EU, escalating trade tensions following the EU’s anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric car manufacturers. The investigation will focus on brandy products that come from…

European Council President Charles Michel downplayed on Sunday criticism of his plan to resign early to run for a seat in the European Parliament, saying there was plenty of time to choose his successor and the EU had options to “avoid Viktor Orban”. Michel…

The incumbent President of the European Council reminds everyone that the basis of democracy is elections. And that is why it is natural for him to run for office. Then, he opened to the ECR Group for the guidance of EU Institutions after the elections, as…

Elisabeth Borne resigned as prime minister yesterday. It is a political watershed moment. Attal will define the remaining time of Macron’s presidency and might also succeed Macron in the next presidential elections. It is an entirely political affair. Borne’s…

Does Maaßen really want to found his own party?Yes, Hans-Georg Maaßen is currently Chairman of the Werteunion. This is an association that was founded in 2017. It primarily channels the protest of many long-standing CDU members against the then Chancellor…

Furious farmers, opposed to Berlin’s plans to cut tax breaks for agriculture, used tractors to block roads across Germany on Monday, kicking off a series of crippling strikes that are set to plunge the country deeper into a winter of discontent. In Berlin…

How far is Giorgia Meloni prepared to go to convince Viktor Orban to lift his vetoes that cripple European Union aid to Ukraine? In Brussels and other capitals, the Italian premier is expected to act quickly, using political affinities with the Hungarian…