EU politics
France 24: Swedish PM Magdalena Andersson resigns after far-right election win
Liberal Democracy is losing its grip in Europe as its neo-liberal policies savage Europe. Read Here
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Corruption
France 24: Greece journalists denounce press freedom backslide
That’s OK. They are in the EU. Who needs press freedom in this best of all worlds? A reporter’s murder, the prime minister publicly scolding a foreign journalist, and alleged state surveillance. It’s been a […]
Economics
France 24: Norway government intervenes, ending oil and gas strike
Norway’s government said Tuesday it was referring a dispute between oil and gas workers and employers to an independent board, after an industry group warned strikes could cut Norway’s gas exports by more than half. […]
National Politics
France 24: UK forced to cancel deportation flight to Rwanda after European court ruling
The number of those due to be put on the flight had dwindled from an original 130 to seven on Tuesday and finally none thanks to a last-minute ruling from the European Court of Human […]
EU politics
France 24: Estonian government in crisis as coalition crumbles
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on Friday called for talks on a new government after her ruling coalition fell apart, urging unity because of security concerns over neighbouring Russia. Read Here
Economics
France 24: Haiti’s colonial debt burden sparks debate — but official silence
A newspaper expose has reignited debate over the ongoing legacy of debts that Haiti was forced to pay to former colonial ruler France in the 19th century — but the country’s elites are surprisingly keen […]
EU politics
France 24: Refugees in Greece face hunger, homelessness despite status
Two minutes into a Greek jobs fair interview, Hashim, a 21-year-old Afghan refugee, is offered work as a waiter at a swanky Corfu hotel. Read Here
Climate Crisis
France 24: Cruise ships’ return to Venice reignites tensions
“Cruise ships bring a hit and run tourism that actually brings little benefit to Venice” Read here
Climate Crisis
France 24: Thousands of climate activists appeal to Brussels to withdraw farm policy
Thousands of climate activists have added their names to a new campaign spearheaded by Greta Thunberg, asking the European Commission to retract a farming policy that they say would make it impossible to reach the […]
EU politics
France 24: French govt offers compromise to end transport strike
This does not sound like a declaration of a government that is winning the hearts and minds of its citizens. Read here