“Mass movement” needed to challenge the Far Right in Europe
By Martin Banks The Left group in the European Parliament has warned it is getting ready for a “fight for the soul of Europe.”
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February 11, 2025 Europe awaits the art of Trump’s Ukraine deal
BRUSSELS – It’s crunch time for Ukraine.
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February 10, 2025 EU is facing an “animal welfare crisis” – event told
By Martin Banks An EU commissioner says that the “modernisation” of animal welfare legislation is “an opportunity we should not miss.”
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February 10, 2025 “Get closer to the EU”
By Martin Banks A new survey from the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) says that both the European Union and Britain want closer ties.
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February 10, 2025 Romanian president announces resignation
Klaus Iohannis announced his resignation as Romania’s president on Monday amid growing discontent among the population and even among his own political allies.
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February 9, 2025 Bulgaria to gain over €500 Million from military aid to Ukraine
SOFIA – Bulgaria expects €500 million in revenue from military aid to Ukraine over the past three years, after Kyiv’s biggest donors agreed to compensate Sofia generously.
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February 8, 2025 French Court suspects X algorithm bias
The Paris public prosecutors office announced today the opening of an investigation against the way algorithms on X function, following a notification by tech-savvy MP Eric Bothorel on 12 January.
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February 7, 2025 Demands made for improvements to animal welfare
By Martin Banks The modernisation of animal welfare legislation is “an opportunity we should not miss,” says an EU Commissioner. Olivér Várhelyi, who is responsible for Health and Animal Welfare, was speaking during an event bringing together farmers, businesses, policymakers and NGOs at Residence Palace in Brussels on 5 February. “It is an opportunity to improve welfare, respond to citizens’ […]
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February 7, 2025 Moldovan PM Signs €15.4M grant deal with EBRD
BUCHAREST – Moldova will receive an EU grant to interconnect its electricity networks with Romania, with PM Dorin Recean stressing that the EU is helping Chișinău avoid energy blackmail from Russia.
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February 6, 2025 MEPs call for tougher action to “tax the super rich”
By Martin Banks MEPs say that in times of “unprecedented polycrisis and existential threats to democracy”, Europe must tackle public frustration over economic and social inequality through bold tax reforms.
