The European Union - Page 20

Dutch firebrand Geert Wilders joins new government as Europe's 'liberal elites' put on notice

May 18, 2024

Dutch firebrand Geert Wilders joins new government as Europe's 'liberal elites' put on notice

The Dutch electorate’s concerns over radical Islam and unfettered immigration led to the establishment of a right-wing coalition to address the country’s social problems.

8 European Union nations advocate for re-evaluation of Syrian refugee policies

May 17, 2024

8 European Union nations advocate for re-evaluation of Syrian refugee policies

The governments of eight European Union member states have called for a re-assessment of the situation in Syria to potentially allow for the voluntary return of Syrian refugees.

European Union endorses sweeping overhaul of migration system

May 14, 2024

European Union endorses sweeping overhaul of migration system

European Union nations have officially endorsed a major overhaul of the migration system. EU government ministers approved 10 legislative parts of the new pact.

Georgian parliament holds final reading of divisive 'Russian law' proposal on foreign influence in media

May 14, 2024

Georgian parliament holds final reading of divisive 'Russian law' proposal on foreign influence in media

Thousands gathered to protest again as Georgia's parliament held its third and final reading of a divisive foreign influence bill known to critics as "the Russia law."

Eurovision banned the EU flag from the song contest. The EU is angry and wants to know why

May 13, 2024

Eurovision banned the EU flag from the song contest. The EU is angry and wants to know why

The 27-nation European Union has lambasted organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest for banning the EU flag from the concert hall during the final of the week-long competition.

Ex-Albanian president warns Biden that Russia seeks to 'undermine European values and foundations' in region

May 12, 2024

Ex-Albanian president warns Biden that Russia seeks to 'undermine European values and foundations' in region

Albania's former president and leader of the Freedom Party wants to keep the United States in the Balkans and prevent forces Russia from destabilizing the region.

Here's why Ireland is at boiling point over mass immigration

May 12, 2024

Here's why Ireland is at boiling point over mass immigration

Hundreds of protests in towns have sprung up in Ireland with people calling on the government to end what they say is an "open borders" globalist agenda that is putting the needs of migrants ahead of its citizens.

May 10, 2024

Top Maltese politician resigns over charges in high-profile hospital scandal

Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne of Malta resigned Friday, also abandoning his European Commission bid, after being charged with fraud.

Polish farmers march in Warsaw opposing European Union climate policies

May 10, 2024

Polish farmers march in Warsaw opposing European Union climate policies

Polish farmers marched through downtown Warsaw on Friday to protest the European Union’s climate policies and to oppose the pro-EU government, officials said.

Croatia's conservative Plenkovic appointed PM-designate for third term in a row

May 10, 2024

Croatia's conservative Plenkovic appointed PM-designate for third term in a row

After an inconclusive election in Croatia, Andrej Plenkovic was appointed prime minister-designate for his third consecutive term and is expected to lead a more conservative government.