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The leader of the independence protests in New Caledonia arrested

James Crowley — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:04:02 +0000

Police in New Caledonia have arrested the leader of the country’s independence protest, Reuters reports. Christian Thane was detained before giving a press conference. Apart from Thane, seven other people have been arrested. Thane led a branch of the Caledonian Union, which organized barricades in the capital Noumea that disrupted traffic, movement and food supplies. […]

Enlargement: how do countries join the EU?

Cassie Gill — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:01:30 +0000

EU enlargement is a way to foster peace and stability in Europe, increase prosperity for Europeans and create opportunities for companies. Countries preparing to join benefit from closer ties with the EU, stronger support for fundamental rights as well as from funding and expertise from the EU to make the process easier. In December 2023, […]

Patriarch Bartholomew: To remain silent in the face of the cruelty of war is shameful!

Jackie Manno — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:01:29 +0000

“War is always destructive. To remain silent in the face of the cruelty of war is shameful! It is our duty and mission to protect and promote peace. “Blessed are the peacemakers” (Matt. 5:9). With these words, His Holiness the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew began his short address to the International Summit for Peace in Ukraine, […]

The new government in Skopje rejected the deal with Bulgaria

European Parliament — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:01:28 +0000

Lawmakers in North Macedonia approved the new nationalist-dominated government of Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, whose party won parliamentary elections in May, riding on voter anger at the slow pace of European Union integration, reported Reuters. After a third vote and a technical problem with the electricity, the final result was 77 votes to 22 in […]

Hungary: EU’s Most Corrupt Nation Faces Scrutiny as it Takes the Presidency of the Council

Yuki Dobber — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 06:57:42 +0000

Budapest – Hungary remains the European Union’s most corrupt country, according to the 2023 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released last January by Transparency International. Despite some judicial reforms aimed at securing EU funds, systemic corruption continues to undermine Hungary’s governance, raising significant concerns as the country became the new chairing member state Presiding the Council […]

France: Analyzing the Historic Score of Rassemblement National in the Legislative Elections: A European Perspective

Cassie Gill — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 06:57:41 +0000

In the realm of European politics, the recent French legislative elections have captured the attention of political analysts and observers alike. The rise of the Rassemblement National (RN), led by Marine Le Pen, has marked a significant milestone in the country’s political landscape, prompting in-depth analysis and reflection on the implications of this historic development. […]

HUNGARIAN EU PRESIDENCY | European Churches meet with Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén

Laura — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 06:57:40 +0000

An ecumenical delegation representing the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC) met with Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén on Monday, 24 June 2024, in Budapest, to discuss their concerns and perspectives in view of the incoming Hungarian EU Presidency. READ THE COMECE-CEC CONTRIBUTION […]

European Parliament begins its 10th term

Erin Silvia — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 06:55:51 +0000

European Parliament Convenes in Strasbourg: New President to be Elected amid Growing Diversity On a momentous Tuesday in Strasbourg, the European Parliament, following the recent European elections held on 6-9 June, officially commenced its proceedings. The session, presided over by the outgoing EP President, Roberta Metsola of the EPP from Malta, commenced with a musical […]

For the first time in 40 years, the Olympics will not be broadcast in Russia

Cynthia Robinson — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 06:55:50 +0000

Not a single TV channel, streaming platform or cinema in Russia will show the competitions from the Summer Olympics in Paris, which begin on July 26, sports.ru writes. This happened for the first time in 40 years, when in 1984 the USSR boycotted the Olympics in Los Angeles. The official explanation is that this time […]

Keir Starmer Secures Historic Labour Victory, Ending 14 Years of Conservative Rule in UK

Eric Todisco — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 06:55:49 +0000

London – In a seismic shift in British politics, the Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, has achieved a resounding victory in the UK general election, bringing an end to 14 years of Conservative governance. The results, which had been foreshadowed by months of polling, have given Labour its strongest parliamentary majority since 2001. Labour […]