EU Commission accused of overstepping on foreign policy – POLITICO
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The EU has a window of opportunity. Can Ireland deliver? – POLITICO
Expanding the European Union beyond its current 27 member countries is a top priority for Dublin. “On enlargement we see a unique opportunity,” Byrne said. “We haven’t had an enlargement in the course of a number of Commission terms, actually.” Croatia, the newest EU member, joined the bloc on July 1, 2013, just as Ireland […]
Continue ReadingProtesters and police clash in Albania on day after MEPs visit – POLITICO
But over the past month, demonstrators have also called for the resignation of the entire government and the opposition, the repeal of controversial laws regarding investment and the environment which they say pave the way for projects that threaten nature, and the installation of a technical government. On Sunday, Italian member of the European Parliament […]
Continue ReadingEU slashes import quotas on UK steel by nearly a quarter – POLITICO
The U.K.’s country-specific tariff-free quotas total about 1 million metric tons. This rises to 2.14 million tons when shared quota pools offered to FTA partners are factored in. “We will need some time to analyse the specific details of the announcement with respect to different product categories,” said Rajesh Nair, chief executive officer of Tata […]
Continue ReadingIran rejects Macron’s plan to clear Strait of Hormuz – POLITICO
The remarks were a direct response to Macron, who earlier on Monday said he had discussed the maritime mission with Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and agreed to safeguard shipping and guarantee “free and unconditional passage” through the waterway. Tehran also cast doubt on the U.S.-Iran talks expected to take place in Doha this week. […]
Continue ReadingBritain unveils its new Ukraine-modeled armed forces – POLITICO
Doubling down on drones While the release of the much-delayed DIP meets a key demand from allies and the U.K.’s military-industrial complex, the implementation will rely on Andy Burnham, who is expected to take over as prime minister later this summer. Under the plan, the U.K. will get some of the way to meeting NATO’s […]
Continue ReadingGerman politicians vow to stop VW’s mass layoff plan – POLITICO
One of the most potentially explosive elements of VW’s reported plan is the possible spin-off of at least parts of the company into a separate entity. Experts say management may be seeking to create a corporate structure that would give it greater freedom to decide the future of factories and jobs, without the constraints of […]
Continue ReadingEU and China seek to head off trade war with new dialogue – POLITICO
The two sides issued a joint statement on the topic, the first of its kind since 2019, although Šefčovič briefed reporters alone after the bilateral. The talks were due to continue Monday evening before Wang travels to Britain on Tuesday. The platform will be divided into four main categories: trade and investment balancing, export controls, […]
Continue ReadingNearly one million unauthorized migrants apply for legal status in Spain – POLITICO
Some 360,000 of the over 900,000 people who applied by mid-June have already been granted provisional work and residence permits, according to officials. Sánchez has defended the measure as recognition for those who already contribute to Spain’s economy, but the legalization scheme has been challenged by the center-right People’s Party and far-right Vox group. Last […]
Continue ReadingAndy Burnham soft-launches his premiership – POLITICO
Other areas needed deciphering. Burnham promised “the biggest council house building program since the post-war period,” after millions of state-funded homes were sold off under Margaret Thatcher’s right-to-buy policies. Aides later clarified that he meant the biggest program since the end of the post-war period — not since the end of the Second World War […]
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