Tag: European Union
Corruption scandal in Brussels throws Qatar’s image campaign back years
Eva Kaili, Ali bin Samikh al-Marri The former Vice President of the European Parliament before the World Cup visits the Minister of Labor in Qatar. (Photo: VIA REUTERS) Brussels It…
The European Parliament is not a poor victim
Speaker of Parliament Roberta Metsola The Conservative politician has promised to campaign for “major reform” of lobbying rules. (Photo: REUTERS) Brussels Qatar has harmed itself by bribing members of parliament…
The mood in the European Parliament is turning against Qatar
Brussels The Emirate of Qatar’s attempt to polish its image in Europe has backfired. Anti-Qatar sentiment has been spreading in Brussels and Strasbourg ever since it became known over the…
The mood in the European Parliament is turning against Qatar
confiscated money The investigators secured 1.5 million euros during apartment searches. (Photo: AP) Brussels The Emirate of Qatar’s attempt to polish its image in Europe has backfired. Anti-Qatar sentiment has…
The mood in the European Parliament is turning against Qatar
Eva Kaili The deposed Vice President of the European Parliament is considered a key figure in the affair. (Photo: dpa) Brussels The Emirate of Qatar’s attempt to polish its image…
The EU should limit the unanimity principle
Victor Orban Hungary’s prime minister regularly blocks the EU with his veto. (Photo: imago/ZUMA Press) Brussels In the dispute over the rule of law, the EU has not allowed itself…
Viktor Orban gives up his veto – against minimal concessions from the EU
Brussels After weeks of blockade by Viktor Orban, the EU is able to act again. The 27 EU ambassadors agreed on Tuesday night to approve aid to Ukraine amounting to…
EU countries agree to freeze 6.3 billion euros for Hungary
Victor Orban Prime Minister of Hungary meets resistance in Brussels (Photo: dpa) Brussels A large majority of EU countries have agreed to freeze billions in payments from the European Community…
EU countries agree to freeze 6.3 billion euros for Hungary
Victor Orban Prime Minister of Hungary meets resistance in Brussels (Photo: dpa) Brussels A large majority of EU countries have agreed to freeze billions in payments from the European Community…
EU countries agree to freeze 6.3 billion euros for Hungary
Victor Orban Prime Minister of Hungary meets resistance in Brussels (Photo: dpa) Brussels A large majority of EU countries have agreed to freeze billions in payments from the European Community…
Sparitis: German companies bunker liquidity
Good morning dear readers, A contagious disease is currently rampant in German companies – sparitis. Signs of infection provide phrases like: “We have put the filling of the position on…
EU countries agree to freeze 6.3 billion euros for Hungary
Hungarian and European flag The EU freezes billions in payments planned for Hungary. (Photo: IMAGO/Christian Spicker) Brussels A large majority of EU countries have agreed in principle to freezing the…
Biden’s “Buy America” offensive is a necessary wake-up call for Europe
Meeting of the TTC US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Margrethe Vestager, Vice President of the European Commission. (Photo: Reuters) At least outwardly,…
Biden’s “Buy America” offensive is a necessary wake-up call for Europe
Meeting of the TTC US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Margrethe Vestager, Vice President of the European Commission. (Photo: Reuters) At least outwardly,…
The consequences of the new Russia sanctions
Dependent on Russian oil: PCK oil refinery in Schwedt The plant has been processing Russian oil for decades. The industry association assumes that Russian oil will be replaced in time.…
What are the consequences of the new sanctions against Russia
Schwedt, or A good nine months after the Russian attack on Ukraine, the European Union is getting serious. An oil embargo against Russia is to take effect gradually from Monday.…
“We are not waiting for the money from Brussels”
Berlin Poland has been in dispute with the EU Commission for years. Because of the controversial judicial reform, the harassment of unpopular judges and interference with freedom of the press…
EU Parliament and countries agree on EU budget 2023
EU The member states have agreed with Parliament on a budget for 2023. (Photo: IMAGO/Panama Pictures) Brussels In the coming year, the EU wants to spend more money on the…
The Anti-Putin Club has so far been little more than an empty shell
Chancellor Scholz (left), President Erdogan The Turkish head of state is also expected in Prague – despite all the irritations in the European-Turkish relationship. (Photo: dpa) Prague, Paris When Emmanuel…
The Anti-Putin Club has so far been little more than an empty shell
Chancellor Scholz (left), President Erdogan The Turkish head of state is also expected in Prague – despite all the irritations in the European-Turkish relationship. (Photo: dpa) Prague, Paris When Emmanuel…