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Italy’s new authorities has launched a recent assault on non-governmental rescue teams that save lives. Whereas the rhetoric is sharper and a few techniques are new, successive Italian governments have tried to dam teams who rescue migrants at sea, together with with legal fees. Judges have thrown out all fees …

As speak of “safety ensures” for Russia is as soon as once more making the rounds, it is vital to do not forget that, the Kremlin’s claims on the contrary, Ukraine has not posed, doesn’t pose, and won’t pose a risk to Russia’s safety—even when it joins Nato sometime in …

EU leaders’ bark can be worse than their chunk on Russia sanctions at this week’s summit, if disagreements drag out. “The European Council mentioned learn how to additional improve collective strain on Russia to finish its struggle of aggression and to withdraw its troops from Ukraine,” leaders aimed to say …

There could possibly be 1.2 billion refugees in subsequent 30 years. Many will probably be from my a part of the world — Africa — the place droughts, battle, and meals insecurity already threaten tens of millions. Actually, more evidence reveals the ‘next Afghanistan’ shouldn’t be within the Center East …

The European Central Financial institution on Thursday (15 December) introduced it might proceed its financial austerity stance and carry on elevating charges “at a gentle tempo.” “We’re in for an extended recreation,” financial institution president Christine Lagarde informed press in Frankfurt. “Rates of interest will nonetheless need to rise considerably …

Russia’s fertiliser and chemical compounds barons will partly get off the hook on EU sanctions after a last-minute deal in Brussels on Thursday (15 December). Fertiliser magnates Andrey Melnichenko and his spouse Aleksandra, fertiliser tycoons Andrey Guryev and Moshe Kantor, chemical compounds mogul Dmitry Mazepin, and farming billionaire Vadim Moshkovich …

‘Qatargate’ is simply the tip of the iceberg: the EU has been lobbied by repressive regimes for many years To the typical individual, Qatargate is stunning: the concept elected officers would take precise bribes from one of the crucial repressive regimes on this planet, in trade for enjoying down severe …

The European Parliament voted in opposition to together with allegations of Morocco influence-peddling on a Qatar decision that additionally demanded the necessity for broader transparency and accountability within the European establishments. An amendment (31) in the resolution tabled by the Left mentioned that Morocco could have additionally been making an …

What occurs when a weak anti-corruption system meets a robust want to deprave? The reply was apparent as soon as the overall form of the European Parliament scandal turned clear—{that a} Gulf state has apparently bank-rolled an online of corruption and bribery within the EU’s solely directly-elected establishment. Emily O’Reilly: …

With regards to European politics one might say the spirit of George Orwell is in Brussels today. An NGO — or front-group — referred to as “Fight Impunity” is on the coronary heart of one of many greatest corruption scandals within the historical past of the European Parliament. Scientists repeat …

Simply because the Brussels bubble was preparing for the final push earlier than the vacations, the most important corruption story within the European Parliament’s current historical past broke final Friday. Now, you are most likely conscious of the sordid high line; various parliament bigwigs, their assistants and household have been …

Twitter Inc. appears a shambles recently. From the negligent layoffs of key personnel to the amateurish implementation of the Twitter Blue subscription, the platform has given a nervous pressure to customers and traders alike. Elon Musk’s tweet barrages have additionally raised eyebrows, although they should be seen as what they’re …