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Soltz: ‘The EU needs a majority and not unanimity for foreign policy, taxation’ – What will he say about the debt

Soltz: ‘The EU needs a majority and not unanimity for foreign policy, taxation’ – What will he say about the debt Soltz: ‘The EU needs a majority and not unanimity for foreign policy, taxation’ – What will he say about the debt

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will argue on Monday from Prague, Czech Republic, in favor of majority decision-making rather than unanimity on matters concerning foreign and fiscal policy in the European Union, so that the bloc of 27 is not paralyzed by member states’ vetoes. In the text of his speech, the head of the German […]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany does not rule out the possibility of banning the entry of Russian citizens into the EU

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany does not rule out the possibility of banning the entry of Russian citizens into the EU The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany does not rule out the possibility of banning the entry of Russian citizens into the EU

German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock hinted yesterday that Berlin is willing to seek a compromise on curbing the right of Russian tourists to visit the EU, as other European countries demand a tough and united line in retaliation for Russia’s war. against Ukraine. During a joint press conference in Copenhagen with her Danish counterpart, Jeppe […]

EU: Towards an emergency meeting of the 27 energy ministers amid soaring electricity prices

EU: Towards an emergency meeting of the 27 energy ministers amid soaring electricity prices EU: Towards an emergency meeting of the 27 energy ministers amid soaring electricity prices

The European Union will convene an extraordinary meeting of the energy ministers of its 27 member states, in order to seek pan-European solutions to the soaring electricity prices. The Czech Republic, which holds the EU’s rotating presidency, will convene the summit to discuss “concrete and practical” measures to tackle the energy crisis, with the agreement […]

Israel prepares natural gas exports to Europe – Its production increased by 22% in the first half

Israel prepares natural gas exports to Europe – Its production increased by 22% in the first half Israel prepares natural gas exports to Europe – Its production increased by 22% in the first half

Israel’s natural gas production rose 22% in the first half of the year as the Jewish state’s government plans to increase exports to Europe, which is facing its worst energy crisis in decades, Bloomberg reports. Production rose to 10.85 billion cubic meters year-on-year through June, with exports to Israel’s neighbors up 35 percent to 4.59 […]

Borrell: The EU must ‘endure’ and ‘maintain its unity’ vis-à-vis Moscow

Borrell: The EU must ‘endure’ and ‘maintain its unity’ vis-à-vis Moscow Borrell: The EU must ‘endure’ and ‘maintain its unity’ vis-à-vis Moscow

Vladimir Putin is relying on the “reluctance” of Europeans to suffer the consequences of the war launched by Moscow in Ukraine and the unity of the member states must be “maintained on a daily basis”, underlines the head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell in an interview with French Agency. “We must not forget that the […]

Faced with drought or at risk of drought almost 2/3 of Europe

Faced with drought or at risk of drought almost 2/3 of Europe Faced with drought or at risk of drought almost 2/3 of Europe

Almost two-thirds of Europe is under drought alert or warnings due to heat waves and low rainfall, which has limited river and lake navigation, power generation and some crop yields, a service of the European Union. The August report by the European Drought Observatory (EDO), which is overseen by the European Commission, states that 47% […]

French proposal for a regulatory framework for private jet flights

French proposal for a regulatory framework for private jet flights French proposal for a regulatory framework for private jet flights

France will consult with partners in the European Union on ways to regulate emissions from private jets after French billionaires’ trips to the polluting planes this summer sparked a political row. Although a jet ban is not on the agenda, French government spokesman Olivier Verand said today that at a time when the government is […]

Welt: Poland must be upgraded to one of the leading powers of the European Union

Welt: Poland must be upgraded to one of the leading powers of the European Union Welt: Poland must be upgraded to one of the leading powers of the European Union

Although difficult, disturbing, politically and intellectually out of time, it is a mistake to treat today’s Poland as a simple problem case. This attitude is a scandalous condescension. It puts the entire EU at risk, Welt comments. In a few days, the Second World War will be commemorated. It began on 1 September 1939 with […]

The energy crisis is also changing the Stability Pact

The energy crisis is also changing the Stability Pact The energy crisis is also changing the Stability Pact

Of Tasos Dasopoulos The definitive end of the hard fiscal line advocated by the northern countries, and reflected in the current stability pact, brings, among other things, the burgeoning energy crisis which is expected to reach its peak in the coming months. For now, the world is watching on the one hand the leading power […]

German troops return to Bosnia as fear of instability grows

German troops return to Bosnia as fear of instability grows German troops return to Bosnia as fear of instability grows

Germany has deployed troops with the European Union’s peacekeeping mission in Bosnia for the first time in a decade, as concerns that growing instability from the Ukraine war could spill over into the Western Balkans. On Tuesday, the first German soldiers to return to the country were welcomed in a ceremony at the EUFOR headquarters […]