Europe
In January 2025, Romania is set to join the Schengen Area after a protracted 13-year wait, a development welcomed by pro-European parties that recently triumphed in the country’s parliamentary elections.…
The recent parliamentary elections in Romania have solidified the position of the Social Democrat party (PSD), which is expected to lead the government coalition. With nearly all votes counted, the…
During a surprise visit to Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed two significant demands from Kyiv: the provision of Taurus long-range missiles and a quicker path to NATO membership. This…
The recent announcement surrounding ArcelorMittal’s decision to suspend its plans for the transition to hydrogen-based ‘green’ steel production at its European sites has raised significant alarm among climate activists and…
In 2023, the world’s top 100 arms-producing companies reported impressive profits nearing €598 billion, reflecting a 4.2% increase from the previous year. This surge in revenue is attributed to ongoing…
Volkswagen workers have mounted rolling two-hour strikes at nine different plants across Germany to express their dissatisfaction with the company’s proposed cost-cutting measures. This industrial action comes in response to…
The immigration debate in Portugal, akin to many other European nations, has become a fertile ground for the propagation of misinformation, particularly by far-right political factions. One of the most…
The newly appointed von der Leyen Commission has been called upon to reassess existing regulations concerning climate change, investment, and data management to enhance Europe’s competitive edge, according to AXA’s…
Former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa has transitioned to the role of President of the European Council, an appointment that comes at a critical juncture for the European Union. Costa’s…
France has expressed strong opposition to the free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and five South American nations, collectively known as Mercosur, encompassing Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and…
