Friday, 23 November 2018 00:04
War of words between Italy and EU
Italy has refused to back down over its expansionary 2019 budget, which EU chiefs claim breaches previous spending agreements. The indebted nation at first unveiled plans for a deficit budget of 2.4% of GDP, three times…
Friday, 16 November 2018 00:35
Bulgaria: freedom of Christians threatened
Christians in Bulgaria are facing the prospect of a new law that will severely restrict the freedoms currently enjoyed. The Religious Denominations Act was presented to parliament on 4 October 2018 and is due to be…
Friday, 16 November 2018 00:33
Romania 'totally unprepared' for EU presidency
Klaus Iohannis, Romania's president, does not believe his country is ready to take over the rotating leadership of the EU on 1 January 2019. He said that 'things have gone off the rails' and there is…
Thursday, 08 November 2018 23:17
Ukraine: activist dies after acid attack
Following the death of activist Kateryna Handziuk on Sunday, Ukraine’s leaders face mounting demands to protect its civil society and end the impunity of powerful criminals. In August someone poured sulphuric acid over Ms Handziuk (33)…
Thursday, 08 November 2018 23:15
European defence coalition launched in Paris
The European Intervention Initiative (EII), a military coalition ready to react to crises near the continent's borders, was launched in Paris on 7 November amid calls by French president Emmanuel Macron for a ‘real European army’.…
Friday, 02 November 2018 00:04
Ireland votes to eject blasphemy law
Campaigners in Ireland celebrated the end of a ‘medieval’ ban on blasphemy after voters backed removing the offence from the constitution in a referendum. The decision is the latest in a ‘quiet revolution’ of seismic social…