Category: Uncategorized
-

Poland’s Far Right Stages ‘Star Wars’ Merger to Avoid Deregistration Before 2027 Vote
Mentzen appealed the November court ruling, but his allies registered The Empire Strikes Back in January as a backup plan, opting not to wait for the process to conclude. At a private congress on Saturday, delegates decided to merge the two entities, moving New Hope’s structures and assets to the new party. Confederation officials have…
-

-

Brussels’ Privacy Reforms Falter at the Start
In November, the Commission unveiled its “digital omnibus” plan, part of a broader revision of data and AI laws aimed at enhancing AI technology in Europe. This initiative is one of ten proposed by Ursula von der Leyen’s Commission to reduce bureaucracy and enhance European competitiveness. A new document, dated February 20, was prepared by…
-

-

EU’s Ukraine Envoy: Russian ‘War Crime’ Leaves Kyiv Civilians in the Cold
Ukraine in the EU ‘house’ Despite ongoing challenges, Mathernová remains hopeful that the potential for some form of EU membership by 2027 could sustain Ukrainians’ determination. According to a POLITICO report, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested the idea of “reverse enlargement” to secure Ukraine’s place in the EU, even if it hasn’t…
-

-

Sanctions, Tensions — and a Birthday at the FAC
EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to finalize a 20th sanctions package against Russia. However, Hungary may block it, connecting its approval to an ongoing energy dispute with Ukraine concerning the Druzhba pipeline’s oil flows. Host Zoya Sheftalovich and POLITICO’s chief foreign affairs correspondent Nick Vinocur discuss the implications at the Foreign Affairs Council.…
-

-

EU Loses Patience After Trump’s Latest Tariff Threat
BRUSSELS — The European Union is urging the United States to provide clarification on the actions it plans to take after the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, according to a statement from the EU executive on Sunday. “The European Commission requests full clarity on the steps the United States intends to…
-



