As one year draws to a close and another one begins, let us take look ahead at what’s to come in the EU over the coming 12 months. 2025 promises…
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Does Hungary’s Viktor Orban want to leave Europe?
by Keegan Rossby Keegan RossDuring Hungary’s presidency of the EU Council, Viktor Orban promoted his own projects within Europe. He has spoken of “conquering Brussels” and “making Europe great again.” When the Hungarian presidency…
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Poland takes over EU Council presidency from Hungary: Warsaw’s priorities
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansPoland has officially started its presidency of the European Union Council from January 1 to June 30, 2025. Among the main tasks for Warsaw during this period was strengthening European…
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Free flights, a secret deal and a corruption storm: Inside the EU’s ‘Qatargate’ committee
by Lucas Hayesby Lucas HayesIn a sprawling criminal investigation, all roads lead to the European Parliament’s subcommittee on human rights. Maria Arena is blaming her secretary. The Socialist MEP, who chairs the European Parliament’s…
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Ukrainian capture North Korean
by Lucas Hayesby Lucas HayesKiev 1 November 2024. The Ukranian army eliminated a troop concentration of newly arrived North Koreans on the battlefield. About 40 soldiers were killed in an exchange with only one…
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Irish government threatened with legal action over alleged military support for Israel
The Irish government has been threatened with legal action over its alleged military trade and co-operation with Israel. A legal opinion produced by human rights lawyer Darragh Mackin for campaign…
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Trump says ‘lovely’ EU will have to pay a ‘big price’ to trade in US
Donald Trump, the Republican US presidential candidate, said at a campaign event on Tuesday night that the EU will have to pay “a big price” if he wins the election.…
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Auditors warn of LNG dependency after Russian sources cut off
The successful phasing-out of gas imports from Russia risks making Europe dependent on liquified natural gas (LNG) imports, according to a report published by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) today…
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Is China Using Hungary as Its Bridgehead in Europe?
by Keegan Rossby Keegan RossThe primary purpose of Xi Jinping’s three-day visit to Hungary might be to ensure that Hungary can help China gain market share in the EU, as Beijing and Budapest prepare…
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Iran-israel Tensions: Brace for Longer, More Expensive Flights to Europe. Here’s Why
The escalating tensions in West Asia after Iran’s attack on Israel could affect your travel plans. Several international airlines including Air India are avoiding the Iranian airspace, a route frequently…