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Hungary’s New Sovereignty Law: A Firm Stand Against Foreign Influence
17
Jun

Hungary’s New Sovereignty Law: A Firm Stand Against Foreign Influence

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Hungary’s proposed Transparency of Public Life Act, aimed at curbing foreign-funded organizations, has sparked protests waving EU and LGBT flags, echoing similar unrest in Georgia over its Foreign Agents Registration Act. Both laws, modelled on the US’s FARA, seek to protect national sovereignty but face accusations of stifling dissent. Critics, including the EU and US, […]

France Faces IMF or EU Oversight Without Urgent Fiscal Reforms, Warns Budget Minister
11
Jun

France Faces IMF or EU Oversight Without Urgent Fiscal Reforms, Warns Budget Minister

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France risks losing control over its financial future if it fails to urgently rein in public spending, Budget Minister Amélie de Montchalin warned on Tuesday, raising the specter of potential supervision by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) or European financial authorities. Montchalin emphasized the urgent need for fiscal discipline as France struggles with widening budget […]

Lesotho and EU Sign Transformative €10 Million Programmes
16
May

Lesotho and EU Sign Transformative €10 Million Programmes

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In a significant diplomatic and development milestone, Lesotho has signed three transformative programmes with the European Union valued at €10 million. The announcement came during Europe Month celebrations in Maseru, where over half of the 27 EU member states were represented. Lesotho’s Prime Minister, Sam Matekane, welcomed the EU delegation and hailed the partnership as […]

EU Pledges Billions for Syria's Recovery, But Can Aid Organizations Deliver Real Change?
17
Mar

EU Pledges Billions for Syria’s Recovery, But Can Aid Organizations Deliver Real Change?

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The European Union and its partners have pledged €5.8 billion ($6.3 billion) to support Syria and its neighboring countries. However, one has to wonder: can this funding make a meaningful difference if the organizations managing it are not equipped to handle the complexity of Syria’s crisis? Announced by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, the […]

Lukashenko Heads for Massive Win in Belarus Election Scorned by the West
27
Jan

Lukashenko Heads for Massive Win in Belarus Election Scorned by the West

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko appears set for a decisive victory in the country’s latest election, despite widespread international criticism and allegations of a deeply flawed process. As ballots are still being counted, exit polls and early results suggest that Lukashenko, who has been in power for over two decades, is on track to secure another […]

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