Poland assumes EU presidency at time of “great uncertainty”
By Matin Banks Poland has taken over the rotating six-month Council Presidency, the first since the appointment of the new Commission.
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January 24, 2025 Czechia backs deeper EU ties for Ukraine and Moldova
A Czech working document outlining proposals to deepen the EU integration of Ukraine and Moldova is gaining support among other member states.
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January 23, 2025 EU’s ‘overtourism’ response: welcoming more tourists
Transport and Tourism Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas told the World Economic Forum’s Davos summit today that the EU’s planned sustainable tourism strategy will allow the sector to keep growing.
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January 22, 2025 MEPs are this week expected to adopt a resolution on the need for actions to address what have been called the “continued oppression and fake elections” in Belarus.
By Martin Banks Greens/EFA MEP Mārtiņš Staķis (Progresīvie) from Latvia, shadow rapporteur on the text, commented on the situation in the country.
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January 22, 2025 European Greens call for EU action as Trump starts second term
By Martin Banks The European Union has been told it “must stand on its own two feet, to fight both climate collapse and the rise of autocrats.” The blunt message came from the European Greens as Donald Trump started his 2nd term as US president on Monday. It also follows President Trump’s intention, announced soon after his swearing in, […]
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January 22, 2025 Orbán and Fico find common ground ahead of Davos
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orbán agreed to push the Commission to adopt their ‘philosophy’ on Russian gas in Bratislava on Tuesday, but showed some divergence on Ukraine’s EU bid.
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January 21, 2025 Germany’s Merz vows to lead Europe on joint Trump strategy
BERLIN – Germany’s election frontrunner Friedrich Merz has promised to take the lead on a joint European approach to Donald Trump’s presidency, rejecting the idea that relations with the US would now be dominated by Europe’s far right.
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January 20, 2025 Deputy MP wants Italian trains back on track
ROME – After a week of severe disruptions on Italy’s railways, Deputy Prime Minister and Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini has announced plans to urgently address parliament.
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January 19, 2025 Former Catalan president threatens to topple Sánchez’s government
MADRID – Former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont warned Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday that his government could face collapse if he fails to deliver on promises made to Catalan separatist forces.
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January 18, 2025 Austrian far right scores victory as EU Commission approves budget plan
The European Commission has decided not to formally reprimand Austria for breaching the EU’s budget rules, in a major victory for Herbert Kickl’s Freedom Party (FPÖ) which is poised to lead Vienna’s first far-right government since World War II.
