The European Union and Australia struck a long-awaited free-trade deal on March 24, while also agreeing to boost defence cooperation and access to crucial rare-earth minerals in the face of global uncertainty over trade. It’s the latest Brussels has agreed to, to diversify trade. But the deal was slammed by EU farmers, who have called […]
Continue ReadingDenmark votes in early general elections on Tuesday with centre-left Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen hoping her staunch line against US President Donald Trump’s push to annex Greenland will carry her to a third term in office. Overseas seats held by Denmark’s autonomous territories, including Greenland, could tip the balance if the election result is close.
Continue ReadingEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese struck a long-awaited free trade deal on Tuesday, aiming to boost exports amid global trade uncertainty. The accord reflects efforts by both sides to diversify supply chains and address energy vulnerabilities linked to the Middle East conflict.
Continue ReadingThe European Commission said on Monday it was “greatly concerned” by reports Hungary’s foreign minister shared sensitive EU negotiation details with Russia. The Washington Post cited officials saying Peter Szijjarto briefed Sergei Lavrov during meetings. Szijjarto dismissed the report as “fake news” and “senseless conspiracy theories”.
Continue ReadingAs European far-right leaders gather around Hungarian PM Viktor Orban, the EU has restricted classified intelligence to Hungary following allegations that the Hungarian foreign minister leaked EU Council details to his Russian counterpart. Since this has come out, several European leaders have said they had suspected this had been the case for some time. FRANCE […]
Continue ReadingItaly’s conservative premier, Giorgia Meloni, faces a pivotal political test in a two-day referendum on judicial reform that started on March 22. The vote has transformed into a broader judgement on her leadership at home and abroad. FRANCE 24’s Seema Gupta tells us more about the reform, the divide between the yes and no votes, […]
Continue ReadingItalians began voting Sunday in a two-day referendum on reforms that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says will make the judiciary more independent – but which critics argue will do the opposite. The poll risks turning into a referendum on the far-right leader herself, ahead of parliamentary elections next year.
Continue ReadingItaly’s two-day referendum on whether or not to overhaul the country’s justice system has become a key test for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. If the “No” side wins, analysts say it will send a strong political signal and weaken her leadership. Accused by her opponents of threatening the judiciary’s independence, the premier has doubled down […]
Continue ReadingItaly’s conservative premier, Giorgia Meloni, faces a pivotal political test in a two-day referendum on judicial reform that started on Sunday, a vote that has transformed into a broader judgment on her leadership at home and abroad. If passed, the reform would the “biggest overhaul of the judiciary since World War II”, FRANCE 24’s Seema […]
Continue ReadingTens of thousands of people protested in Prague on Saturday against the policies and plans of the new Czech government led by populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis. The protesters from across the Czech Republic attended the peaceful demonstration at Letná park, the scene of huge gatherings in 1989 that greatly contributed to the fall of […]
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