Tag: Europe
Restrictions on freedoms, rise of populism, democracy abused in Europe?
When we look at criteria such as corruption, the independence of the judiciary or even the media, which are also conditions of democracy, the picture is not very bright on…
In Brest, European defense and the “strategic compass” on the menu of an informal council
The 27 European foreign ministers are meeting in Brest this Thursday January 13 and Friday the 14, where they will meet their counterparts from Defense. These are the first informal…
The contradictions of the energy transition
The electric car market experienced spectacular growth in Europe last year (2021): 1.2 million 100% electric cars and 1 million plug-in hybrids were sold. But to make electric car batteries,…
a historic support plan for some 2,000 artists
In Ireland, the Minister of Culture has just announced a new support plan: by spring, around 2,000 artists will receive a basic income for three years. The aim is to…
Covid-19 in Spain: the price of self-tests down for better accessibility
After much procrastination, the socialist government of Pedro Sanchez has decided to regulate the price of antigenic tests. The news is greeted as positive by the pharmaceutical sector, consumer associations…
power deprives two skiers of international competitions
The Belarusian government maintains the pressure on society and continues its cleaning up against any dissenting voice. Several athletes have already been targeted by reprisals for their support, real or…
anti-health pass demonstration in Sofia
A demonstration against the health pass took place on Wednesday in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. The far right gathered its activists in the center of the city on Wednesday…
Can Europe be the spearhead of the environment?
On the occasion of the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union, we offer a monthly debate related to the themes addressed. The weather tonight. In this area,…
despite “major differences”, the dialogue remains open
During discussions between NATO and Russia on Wednesday January 12, Moscow stuck to its positions concerning the non-enlargement of the Atlantic Alliance, a request categorically refused by NATO. ” The…
three LGBT + activists accused of insulting the Virgin Mary definitively acquitted
In Poland, justice confirmed this Wednesday January 12 the acquittal of three LGBT + activists accused of insulting religious feelings after pasting posters of the Virgin Mary haloed with a…