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Joseph Deiss: Interview with former Federal Councillor on Europe and Switzerland: He was always a great internationalist. Now former Federal Councillor Joseph ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/interview-joseph-deiss-ld.1825742
Quick Glance: Joseph Deiss: Wanderings in Switzerland and European Politics
- Joseph Deiss shares insights from exploring Switzerland in his new book.
- He emphasizes the practicality and diversity of the Swiss population and the country's efficiency.
- Deiss discusses Switzerland's relationship with the EU, critiques current policies, and advocates for accession.
- He reflects on his time in the Federal Council, the challenges faced, and Switzerland's political landscape.
Mykola Solskyj: Ukrainian agriculture minister apparently involved in corruption: The EU had made the fight against corruption a condition for Ukraine's ...
spiegel.de/ausland/ukraine-agrarminister-mykola-solskyj-offenbar-in-korruption-verwickelt-a-ff5652a7-969c-4fbb-a92b-5a22cb518853
If the EU wants to be a global power, it needs a new 'Big bang' now: At the end of the day, people on both sides of the border must be reassured of the ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/24/if-the-eu-wants-to-be-a-global-power-it-needs-a-new-big-bang-and-a-union-of-36
20 Years in the EU: Far From Czexit But Czechs Still Sceptics: Czechia’s relationship with the EU, marked by a high level of economic integration ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/04/23/20-years-in-the-eu-far-from-czexit-but-czechs-still-sceptics/
Perspectives: Georgian Dream’s doublethink may backfire in Tbilisi: An awakening of youth activism poses a challenge for the government.
eurasianet.org/perspectives-georgian-dreams-doublethink-may-backfire-in-tbilisi
EU accession has benefited Czech exports, investment: The Czech economy has benefited from joining the European Union 20 years ago, as accessing the European ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/eu-accession-has-benefited-czech-exports-investment/
The EU and meat: send me pigs from Styria: Joining the EU has changed Austria's meat industry - and turned Tyrolean bacon into an export hit.
profil.at/oesterreich/die-eu-und-das-fleisch-schick-mir-schweine-aus-steiermark/402868298
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Moldovan youth is more than ready to join the EU: Brussels opened accession negotiations with Moldova in December 2023 – at the same time as Ukraine ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240418-moldovan-youth-is-more-than-ready-to-join-the-eu
Polen erhält die bisher größte Tranche an EU-Geldern als erste nicht eingefrorene Gelder überwiesen
notesfrompoland.com/2024/04/15/poland-receives-largest-ever-tranche-of-eu-money-as-first-unfrozen-funds-transferred/
Quick Glance: Poland's Strategy for EU Recovery Grants and Law Change to Boost Investments
- With a little over two years left to spend European Union recovery money, Poland is firmly focusing on maximizing the smaller grants portion of the program, while viewing cheap loans as a secondary component.
- Poland is expected to receive 6 billion euros from recovery funds on Monday, and Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government is revising the national reconstruction plan to list projects and reforms aimed for approval by Brussels this month.
- To expedite investments, the Polish government is also working on amending existing laws to avoid converting all incoming euro-denominated funds into Polish zlotys, with a decision expected either this month or next.
- However, some economists caution that investor optimism regarding the inflow of funds may be excessive, especially with the upcoming Polish presidential elections next year potentially impacting the implementation of necessary reforms to ensure the continuous flow of funds.
Bericht: Polen 40 % reicher als sie es ohne EU-Mitgliedschaft wären: Von den acht östlichen Mitgliedstaaten, die 2004 beigetreten sind, hat nur Litauen (60 ...
notesfrompoland.com/2024/04/17/poles-40-richer-than-they-would-be-without-eu-membership-finds-report/
World Bank sees Western Balkan economies growing but reforms needed: Economic growth in the six Western Balkan countries is projected to rise 3 ...
reuters.com/markets/world-bank-sees-western-balkan-economies-growing-reforms-needed-2024-04-11/
EU and NATO growing in popularity in Germany: Germans are feeling the threat of geopolitical instability and are rallying around political and military ...
dw.com/en/eu-and-nato-growing-in-popularity-in-germany/a-68749726
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Orbán for quick EU accession: Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán has announced that he will work for Bosnia and Herzegovina's rapid accession ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/05/bosnien-und-herzegowina-orban-spricht-sich-fur-schnellen-eu-beitritt-aus
Montenegro plans to join EU mission training Ukrainian soldiers: Montenegro is gearing up to join the EU training mission that provides training for the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/13/7451098/
Van alle oostelijke lidstaten profiteert Polen het meest van het EU-lidmaatschap, blijkt uit onderzoek
notesfrompoland.com/2024/04/03/poland-biggest-beneficiary-of-eu-membership-among-eastern-member-states-finds-study/
The EU plans to fast-track some financial aid to Egypt amid influx of migrants: The funds are part of a bigger aid package under an EU-Egypt deal aimed partly at ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/the-eu-plans-to-fast-track-some-financial-aid-to-egypt-amid-influx-of-migrants
🗣️ 'Around half of Scots back independence – our challenge is to ensure that we present a compelling vision to bring more onside'
MP Alyn Smith discusses why ... Show more
Meloni, Le Pen rift mars far right's prospects of wielding EU power: When a French minister compared Italy's nationalist Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni last year ...
reuters.com/world/europe/meloni-le-pen-rift-mars-far-rights-prospects-wielding-eu-power-2024-03-29/
Escaping Russia's pull is Armenia's biggest challenge on its EU path: Since February 2022, Russia has replaced the EU as Armenia’s most important ...
euronews.com/2024/03/20/armenias-biggest-challenge-on-its-eu-path-is-escaping-russias-pull
EU leaders to consider using profits from Russian assets to arm Ukraine: European Union gathered in Brussels for a two-day summit that will consider proposals to ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20240321-eu-leaders-to-consider-using-profits-from-russian-assets-to-arm-ukraine
Quick Glance: Europe Considers Using Profits from Russian Assets to Arm Ukraine
- Following the freezing of over $300 billion in assets, European leaders may propose utilizing profits from immobilized assets to aid Ukraine.
- A proposal could offer about $3 billion annually for weapons to support Ukraine in battle as U.S. funding stalls and Ukraine faces desperation.
- Despite the potential aid for Ukraine, the proposal is viewed by some as not extraordinary but also not negligible.
- The debate on using frozen assets gains momentum as the EU grapples with how to address Russia's threat to global stability.
Georgia's ruling party says "foreign agents" bill can be repealed when Georgia is offered EU membership
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/20/7452166/
EU strikes deal capping Ukrainian poultry and grains to appease farmers: EU lawmakers on Wednesday reached a deal to cap duty-free imports of Ukrainian grain ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20240320-eu-strikes-deal-to-cap-ukrainian-poultry-and-grains-to-appease-farmers
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How many foreigners receive a pension from the state in Germany?: Foreigners also receive money from German pension funds under certain conditions ...
noz.de/lebenswelten/altern-pflege/artikel/wie-viele-auslaender-bekommen-in-deutschland-rente-vom-staat-46804436
Paid articlePaid Ukraine to regulate cryptocurrencies under EU standards – Ukraine's National Bank
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451609/
Explainer: What are the pros and cons of Ireland joining the Unified Patent Court?
businesspost.ie/news/explainer-what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-ireland-joining-the-unified-patent-court/
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As Europe Urges ‘Reform’ in Serbia, Local Election Observers Point to State Machinery Behind Vote Rigging - OCCRP
occrp.org/en/investigations/as-europe-urges-reform-in-serbia-local-election-observers-point-to-state-machinery-behind-vote-rigging
The EU’s carbon tax may devastate a country it is trying to keep alive: Ukraine: Ukrainian steel and iron firms need EU buyers more than ever. But a looming EU ...
politico.eu/article/eu-carbon-tax-devastate-keep-alive-ukraine/
'Eroded democracy' threatens Serbia's EU relations and economic growth
euronews.com/business/2024/03/04/claims-of-eroded-democracy-threaten-serbias-eu-relations-and-economic-growth
Countries of Northern Europe and Baltic countries to provide expert support to Ukraine on its path to EU
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/10/7450616/
The 'most influential MEP' in the European Parliament uncovers the secrets to his success
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/944413/johan-van-overtveldt-the-prudential-politician
Is Albania ready to join the EU?: Albania is one of nine countries attempting to join the EU. What’s the process and is it ready to join?
euronews.com/business/2024/02/21/is-albania-ready-to-join-the-eu
Albaniens Edi Rama: "Leider hat die EU Wladimir Putin gebraucht": Wie nah ist Albanien dem EU-Beitritt? Der Ukraine-Krieg hat dem dem ...
de.euronews.com/business/2024/02/21/albaniens-edi-rama-leider-hat-die-eu-wladimir-putin-gebraucht
Slovakia pushes for new law on NGOs, critics fear Hungary-like restrictions: Slovakia’s ruling coalition party has proposed an amendment to the country’s NGO law ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/slovakia-pushes-for-new-law-on-ngos-critics-fear-hungary-like-restrictions/
I'll be honest — Moldova's judicial system isn't fit for EU: To state a plain truth: at present, Moldova does not have a justice system worthy of a EU member ...
euobserver.com/opinion/158162
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday: Chancellor Nehammer calls for strengthening Secret Services, Austrian rejection of EU membership ...
thelocal.at/20240405/today-in-austria-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-135
Poland’s EU enthusiasm fades: Poles are much less enthusiastic about EU membership than they were in 2020 – a year after the previous EU e
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/polands-eu-enthusiasm-fades/
The €136bn price tag on Ukraine's path to joining the EU: Ukraine's aspirations for EU membership face a daunting economic reality. New research puts the cost of ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20240309-the-%E282%AC136-billion-price-tag-on-ukraine-s-path-to-joining-the-eu
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EU condemns Russia while reaffirming support to Ukraine: “Two years of violence, brutality, terror and destruction. We shall never forget the initial shock of ...
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/939093/eu-condemns-russia-while-reaffirming-support-to-ukraine
Former Czech commissioners call for euro adoption: The Czech Republic must adopt the euro if it wants to be involved in the EU’s future developments, all three
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/former-czech-commissioners-call-for-euro-adoption/
Crash course: What are the most important criteria for joining the EU?: Currently nine countries want to join the world's largest single market ...
de.euronews.com/business/2024/02/21/crash-kurs-was-sind-die-wichtigsten-kriterien-fur-den-eu-beitritt
War against Ukraine: majority of EU citizens in favor of common defence policy according to survey
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/eu-buerger-sind-mehrheitlich-fuer-gemeinsame-verteidigungspolitik-19518757.html
Slovak farmers ready to join protests, call EU policy ‘green fanaticism’: Slovak farmers are prepared to join their European counterparts in the week-long ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/slovak-farmers-ready-to-join-protests-call-eu-policy-green-fanaticism/
Quick Glance: EU Abandons Pesticide Plan
- To appease farmers, the EU Commission shelved a proposal related to pesticides on Tuesday, following weeks of protests that blocked major cities and economic arteries across the 27-nation Union.
- Farmers argue that measures such as those regarding pesticides would increase bureaucratic burdens and prevent them from farming, widening the price gap between their products and inexpensive imports.
- The proposals were made without consulting the farmers.
- The plight of farmers has taken center stage in the upcoming EU parliamentary elections, sidelining climate issues in recent weeks.
Opinion: Green recovery in Ukraine is a strategic imperative for the EU: Two years of brutal, full-scale invasion by Russia has inflicted severe environmental ...
kyivindependent.com/opinion-green-recovery-in-ukraine-is-a-strategic-imperative-for-the-eu/
Armenian PM Calls on Citizens To Discuss EU Membership: Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Thursday called for broad public dialogue on the prospect of ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/03/14/armenian-pm-calls-on-citizens-to-discuss-eu-membership-a84460
Playing the 'guessing game' with Russia: In this week's edition: Ukraine and Gaza to dominate next week, an interview with EU's humanitarian aid chief
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/playing-the-guessing-game-with-russia/
Growing Support for Polexit and Euroscepticism in Poland: A recent survey conducted by Research Partner sheds light on Poland's shifting attitudes towards the ...
polanddaily24.com/growing-support-for-polexit-and-euroscepticism-in-poland/news/39053
EU ‘Italian Job’ starts with winning over citizens: Call it the Italian Job. Two former prime ministers of Italy are on separate missions with the same goal: to ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/eu-italian-job-starts-with-winning-over-citizens-2024-02-06/
How UK regulators are missing a chance to make the best of Brexit: Leaving the EU was supposed to liberate Britain’s cumbersome approvals system and unlock new ...
ft.com/content/07c98087-3914-4107-a6ee-56cc4086459e
Paid articlePaid From immigration to wages: What's at stake in the Swiss-EU negotiations?: Now that Switzerland has a ‘definitive’ negotiating mandate with the European Union ...
thelocal.ch/20240311/from-immigration-to-wages-whats-at-stake-in-the-swiss-eu-negotiations
Independent Scotland would always be the UK's closest friend and ally – Angus Robertson
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/independent-scotland-would-always-be-the-uks-closest-friend-and-ally-angus-robertson-4542563
The 'most influential MEP' in the European Parliament uncovers the secrets to his success
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/944413/johan-van-overtveldt-the-prudential-politician
EU Commission to propose that Ukraine join EU defence industry support scheme: The European Commission will propose to make Ukraine a full member of the EUs ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/4/7444873/
Croatian growth exceeded experts’ expectations in 2023: Fuelled by consumer optimism and supported by wage growth, economic activity in Croatia last year grew ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/croatian-growth-exceeded-experts-expectations-in-2023/
In step or out of sync? For Türkiye-EU ties, both correct, experts say: The Türkiye-EU relationship is a diplomatic dance, with the customs union ...
dailysabah.com/politics/eu-affairs/in-step-or-out-of-sync-for-turkiye-eu-ties-both-correct-experts-say
EU Council approves EUR 50B Ukraine Facility - Finance Ministry: On February 28, the Council of the European Union approved the launch of the EUR 50 billion ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/3833698-eu-council-approves-eur-50b-ukraine-facility-finance-ministry.html
EU will allocate €50 billion, there are "three or four scenarios" – Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/01/25/7438877/
✨Make sure to check out our first Special Edition of The Capitals focused on the Eastern Neighbourhood as part of the F.R.E.I.H.E.I.T ... Show more
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Bosnia given 6 weeks to adopt EU-requested laws or negotiations won't start in 2024
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/bosnia-given-6-weeks-to-adopt-eu-requested-laws-or-negotiations-wont-start-in-2024/
EU enlargement on the agenda at the World Economic Forum: As many countries are on the waiting list to join the bloc, European officials talk to Euronews' ...
euronews.com/2024/01/16/eu-enlargement-on-the-agenda-at-the-world-economic-forum
Germany EU exit would be 'extremely dangerous', Deutsche Bank CEO warns: "Europe is our biggest asset in the global competition," the bank chief said ...
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/896640/germany-eu-exit-would-be-extremely-dangerous-deutsche-bank-ceo-warns
Poland reaches deal with farmers to call off blockade of Ukraine border crossing: The agreement meets farmers’ demands for financial compensation but doesn’t ...
politico.eu/article/poland-deal-farmers-blockade-ukraine-border/
Czechia and the Single Currency: Euro-Division: 20 years after joining the EU and formally signing up to adopt the bloc’s single currency ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/02/13/czechia-and-the-single-currency-euro-division/
The forgotten economics of EU enlargement: Two decades since the EU's “big bang” enlargement in 2004, the bloc's long-stalled ambition to accept new
euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/the-forgotten-economics-of-eu-enlargement/
Ukraine’s path to EU accession paved with reforms: When European leaders agreed to Ukraine’s accession talks in December 2023, the historic move was hailed in ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-path-to-eu-paved-with-reforms/
Ukraine’s path to EU accession paved with reforms: When European leaders agreed to Ukraine’s accession talks in December 2023, the historic move was hailed in ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-path-to-eu-paved-with-reforms/
Quick Glance: Ukraine's Journey to EU Membership
- The historic decision of European leaders to initiate accession talks with Ukraine in December 2023 was celebrated in Kyiv as a recognition of years of efforts following the EuroMaidan Revolution.
- The agreement came after a European Commission decision in November 2023, recommending talks begin after Ukraine completed four out of seven steps outlined when it received candidate status in June 2023.
- Ukraine needs to undertake a thorough overhaul of its legislation, policies, and economy as it embarks on the long and arduous road to EU membership.
- Aligning with EU legislation has the potential to spark much-needed reforms in Ukraine, but will take years to implement all necessary laws.
Petr Pavel: Czech President calls for concrete steps towards the euro: By joining the EU almost 20 years ago, Prague committed itself to the single currency ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/petr-pavel-tschechiens-praesident-fordert-konkrete-schritte-hin-zum-euro/100004647.html
Russia's war in Ukraine has had an unlikely consequence — it has revived the EU's plans to get even bigger
cnbc.com/2024/02/05/in-russias-backyard-of-the-balkans-eu-enlargement-plans-are-back-in-focus.html
The EU has a messy Orbán problem: Stand-off over funds to Ukraine has laid bare the need to reform how the bloc works
ft.com/content/52c67ea0-876c-43cf-9d9a-4bd84463d161
The EU is providing Ukraine with $54 billion. How will the money be spent?: The aid package is not intended to fund arms and ammunition.
torontosun.com/news/world/the-eu-is-providing-ukraine-with-54-billion-how-will-the-money-be-spent
Europe’s Emerging War Fatigue: How to Shore Up Falling Support for Ukraine: How to shore up falling support for Ukraine.
foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/europes-emerging-war-fatigue
Paid articlePaid European Union agrees to open membership negotiations with Ukraine: The decision represented a stunning reversal for a country at war that had struggled to find ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/european-union-agrees-to-open-membership-negotiations-with-ukraine
Quick Glance: Hungary's Viktor Orban: Is One Man Blackmailing the EU?
- Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban accuses Brussels of wielding too much power.
- As EU leaders met before Christmas, the focus was on Viktor Orban.
- Orban used his veto to block the decision to send a €50bn aid package to Kyiv.
- Orban is expected to behave like a European and not block political progress in the coming months.
Joining patent court could add €1.6bn to economy annually, Ibec says as state calls for referendum
businesspost.ie/article/joining-patent-court-could-add-e1-6bn-to-economy-annually-ibec-says-as-state-calls-for-referendum/
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Ukraine is a step closer to joining the EU. Here's what it means, and why it matters
omaha.com/news/nation-world/ukraine-eu-membership-why-it-matters/article_290cb3a9-37e9-5bde-bd28-cb3212911020.html
EU ambassador: Moldova can join EU without Transnistria: "We wouldn't see it (as) fair if (Moldova) is taken hostage by the solution to this quite ...
kyivindependent.com/eu-ambassador-moldova-can-join-eu-without-transnistria/
Significant part of the budget: Ukraine's accession to the EU could be expensive: Ukraine's accession to the EU would cost the confederation dearly: Up to 17 ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/mehr-wirtschaft/eu-beitritt-der-ukraine-koennte-teuer-werden-hohe-agrarsubventionen-19376069.html
Zelensky faces key tests to re-energise West's support for Ukraine: A White House visit is on the Ukrainian leader's agenda as cracks appear among Western allies ...
bbc.com/news/world-67677593
Good advice to the traffic light government: Give the subsidies back to the farmers!
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/guter-rat-an-die-ampel-regierung-gebt-den-bauern-die-subventionen-zurueck-li.2178717
Ukraine's EU accession: Why this EU summit will be different: This Thursday and Friday, the 27 EU member states are facing one of the biggest challenges in the ...
wiwo.de/politik/europa/eu-beitritt-der-ukraine-drei-gruende-warum-dies-kein-eu-gipfel-wie-jeder-andere-wird/29555110.html
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