EU politics
Gerardo Fortuna – Orbán’s EU far-right group woos new members
The far-right in Europe has significant divisions, especially over geopolitics. In ‘Euronews’. Read the article HERE.
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EU politics
euronews: Far-right leader Wilders strikes a deal to form new coalition in Netherlands
Six months after winning the Netherlands national elections, far-right anti-Islam leader Geert Wilders has agreed to form a four-party coalition. Read HERE
Climate Crisis
Doloresz Katanich – European ports turned into car parks as EV makers hunt buyers
What should be considered a major asset in the low-carbon transition is Ursula Von Der Leyen’s worst nightmare. In ‘EuroNews’. Read the article HERE.
Finance
Euronews: Low-income Europeans face hard times in housing cost struggle
“ECB research shows that more than one-fourth of low-income households expect late payments on their mortgages in the coming months.” In EuroNews. Read the article HERE.
EU politics
Euronews – Europe’s arms imports nearly double, France overtakes Russia as world’s second-largest exporter
New statistics on European arms imports and exports make for grim reading for peaceniks. Read the article HERE.
EU politics
Euronews – ‘Punishment beatings’ used at EU-backed Greek refugee camps and detention centres, alleges NGO
“Staff have abused refugees for talking in line, coughing, and not cleaning their rooms, the Border Violence Monitoring Network claims.” Read the full article HERE.
EU politics
Euronews: Poland’s parliament elects centrist party leader Donald Tusk as prime minister
Donald Tusk has achieved his ambition. Let’s see what he does with it, if anything. Read the full article HERE.
Climate Crisis
euronews: The EU’s hydrogen plans are a dangerous distraction driven by corporate interests
A good summary of recent developments concerning the EU’s corrupt and disastrous hydrogen policy. Read HERE
Climate Crisis
Euronews – Germany: Minister casts doubt on 2030 coal exit
More back-sliding on climate targets, common theme almost everywhere in Europe now. Read the article HERE.
Climate Crisis
Euronews: October heatwave expected in parts of Europe after countries record hottest ever September
The temperature records keep tumbling in Europe. Read the article HERE.