The thinking behind the proposal is that a CDU-led minority government with support of the far left — as is the case in other eastern German states such as Saxony and Thuringia — would give the AfD further ammunition to attack the party. CDU state premier Sven Schulze, the party’s lead candidate, quickly distanced himself […]
Continue ReadingInstead, Jenrick floated using statutory instruments to make major fiscal changes such as slashing the civil service workforce by more than 100,000 to pre-Brexit levels “within days or weeks.” Reform dropped its plans to abolish the OBR when Jenrick was appointed Treasury spokesperson, which he said “wasn’t an easy decision,” and that the party “want […]
Continue ReadingRibera hielt sich mit konkreten Vorschlägen zurück, fügte jedoch hinzu: „Es ist an der Zeit, die Debatte darüber zu eröffnen, wie wir die Herausforderungen bewältigen können. Eine klare Antwort ist noch nicht in Sicht. Ob wir mehr finanzpolitischen Spielraum oder einen größeren gemeinsamen Haushalt benötigen, den weiteren Einsatz grüner Eurobonds und/oder die Wiederbelebung des Vorschlags […]
Continue Reading“Estonian security is not a one-man project. It is our joint responsibility,” Pevkur said in a social media post. “That is why I must take political responsibility for the entire defense field today and pass on the baton of the minister of defense to the prime minister at a suitable time.” Pevkur faced calls to […]
Continue ReadingAt the informal General Affairs Council in Dublin today, the EU’s next 7-year budget is set to dominate the agenda. The talks are still in deadlock over the size of the money pot … but the red lines of various capitals are starting to take shape. On today’s episode, host Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart […]
Continue ReadingThe group would include the EEAS’ former secretary-general, Belén Martínez Carbonell, who has delayed taking up a new role as head of the EU delegation in Mexico to advise Ollongren. Senior EEAS official Charles Fries is also set to contribute, according to the officials and the diplomat. The push seeks to give the EEAS more […]
Continue ReadingThe next wave could be even more destructive, industry officials warned. Unlike the first shock, the industries now under pressure include sectors that Europe considers central to its economic and technological future, such as electric vehicles and batteries, as well as steel, chemicals, and wind turbines. The IAA is designed partly to blunt that pressure, […]
Continue Reading“If Russia thinks we will be divided by the threat, or if they think we will be deterred from supporting Ukraine, they are mistaken,” NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said. “Our unity is unshaken — our support to Ukraine is clear.” He slammed Russia’s moves as “reckless,” describing a series of recent actions including “drones and […]
Continue ReadingRoberto Viola, the bloc’s top civil servant on digital policy, praised the initiative in February as a “miracle that becomes real.” The European Commission is set to select seven projects early next year and support them with an initial €100-200 million depending on the size, followed by another €400-€800 million later on. In many cases, […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. on Tuesday launched a new series of strikes against Iranian targets, as peace talks remain stalled and President Donald Trump continues to express his frustration with Iranian leadership. Trump on Tuesday called the strikes “large and powerful” and warned Iran against any retaliatory strikes. “If the failed Nation of Iran retaliates for this very justified attack, […]
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