Why is the EU offering Tunisia a financial assistance package?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the European Union may loan Tunisia more than 1 billion euros ($1.07 billion) with the lion’s share positioned as “macro-financial assistance” designed to save Tunisia’s faltering economy. The potential package, which was announced on Sunday during von der Leyen’s visit to Tunisia with Italian and Dutch Prime … Read moreWhy is the EU offering Tunisia a financial assistance package?

Top EU court rules Poland’s justice reforms infringe EU law

The European Court of Justice (ECJ), the European Union’s highest court, has ruled that Poland’s 2019 justice reforms infringe the bloc’s rule of law. The ruling came on Monday after the European Commission, the bloc’s executive branch, took Warsaw to court in February, arguing that the Polish Supreme Court lacked the necessary independence and impartiality … Read moreTop EU court rules Poland’s justice reforms infringe EU law

Could far-right Vox party become Spain’s kingmaker in July vote?

Across much of Europe, support for the far right is surging – and after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s decision to call a snap general election for July, Spain could soon become the next European country to have an ultra-conservative party pacing the corridors of national power. Socialist PM Sánchez was forced to bring forward Spain’s … Read moreCould far-right Vox party become Spain’s kingmaker in July vote?

Sanctions on Russia may not be working, we now know why

On February 25, 2022, a day after Russia undertook a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Union introduced unprecedented sanctions against the aggressor. The measures were intended to send a clear signal to Moscow that there would be severe consequences for its actions. The sanctions targeted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle, as well as … Read moreSanctions on Russia may not be working, we now know why

NATO chief urges Turkey not to veto Sweden joining alliance

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has urged Turkey not to veto Sweden’s bid to join the military alliance, ahead of a meeting this month to try to overcome objections delaying Stockholm’s membership. “Membership will make Sweden safer but also make NATO and Turkey stronger,” Secretary-General Stoltenberg told journalists in Istanbul on Sunday after meeting Turkish President … Read moreNATO chief urges Turkey not to veto Sweden joining alliance

Sweden will join NATO soon, Joe Biden promises

US President Joe Biden has said he is confident that Sweden will join NATO “as soon as possible”, despite Turkey and Hungary continuing to block the northern European country’s accession to the alliance. Speaking at a United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony on Thursday, Biden praised NATO’s unity amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. … Read moreSweden will join NATO soon, Joe Biden promises

NATO divided on Ukrainian membership as Zelenskyy renews call

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has taken his quest for more arms and Ukrainian membership of powerful Western institutions to a sprawling summit of European leaders. But as Zelenskyy renewed his demands for NATO and EU membership at the European Political Community meeting in Moldova, held on Thursday, leaders of the military alliance gathered in Norway and … Read moreNATO divided on Ukrainian membership as Zelenskyy renews call

Messi to leave Paris St-Germain at end of season, coach confirms

Argentina football great Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the end of the season after two years at the club, according to coach Christophe Galtier. PSG’s game against Clermont on Saturday will be Messi’s last match at the Parc des Princes, Galter said on Thursday. Messi’s contract expires at the end of June. … Read moreMessi to leave Paris St-Germain at end of season, coach confirms

Ukraine flip: Why Ron DeSantis can’t do a Trump on foreign policy

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has finally announced his intent to seek the United States presidency, albeit in a perplexing manner. Much of the Republican Party commentariat and professional class seem to be rallying around him – or at least against former President Donald Trump. While DeSantis’s prospects are unclear, he appears to be the only real Republican … Read moreUkraine flip: Why Ron DeSantis can’t do a Trump on foreign policy

NATO launches Arctic exercises, pledges protection of Finland

NATO countries have kicked off Arctic military exercises with a pledge to defend their newest member, Finland, which is hosting its first joint training since becoming part of the Western alliance in April. Nearly 1,000 allied forces from Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States – as well as NATO applicant Sweden – joined … Read moreNATO launches Arctic exercises, pledges protection of Finland

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