Tag: European Union
Will Ursula von der Leyen be reappointed as head of the Commission?
In a few hours, Ursula von der Leyen will know whether or not she will keep her job. The outgoing president of the European Commission faces a crucial vote on…
European Commission pinned by justice in the Covid vaccine contracts affair
The Commission is being rapped on the knuckles by the European Court of Justice for its lack of transparency in Covid vaccine contracts. The Commission was wrong to decide not…
Roberta Metsola reappointed as head of the European Parliament
The European Parliament returned to session on Tuesday, July 16. Almost a month after the elections, MEPs are in session in Strasbourg until Friday. After the choice at the ballot…
New President Massoud Pezeshkian’s Message to the World
He has not yet been sworn in, but the new Iranian president is already outlining his foreign policy. In an op-ed published by the English-language daily Tehran TimesMassoud Pezeshkian says…
Libya has 2.5 million migrants on its soil, more than a third of its population.
Libyan Interior Minister Imad Trabelsi assured on July 10, 2024 that his country of 7 million inhabitants has 2.5 million migrants on its soil, 70% to 80% of whom are…
China launches investigation into EU tariffs, including on electric cars
China had promised retaliation against the European Union, which this month raised tariffs on Chinese electric cars, and is now taking action. Beijing announced on Wednesday, July 10, that it…
Ariane 6 rocket successfully completes inaugural launch, marking “Europe’s return” to space
It was a take-off that Europeans were waiting for. The Ariane 6 rocket launched into space on Tuesday, July 9, from Kourou in French Guiana. The European launcher took off…
Frenchman Jordan Bardella to chair new nationalist group
The president of the National Rally Jordan Bardella will chair the new nationalist group “Patriots for Europe” initiated by the Hungarian Viktor Orban in the European Parliament, where he will…
After the second round of voting, what are the consequences for the European Union?
The results of the French legislative elections have, from the European Union’s point of view too, given a much more mixed result than the polls had suggested. For Europeans, the…
state of public finances
The French public debt is one of the hottest topics of the moment. It exceeds 3,000 billion euros. Public debt, budget deficit, debt burden… What are we talking about? An…