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Susie McCabe BBC Question Time appearance praised for indyref2 contribution: Watch comedian Susie McCabe perfectly sum up the case for independence on BBC ...
thenational.scot/news/20249108.susie-mccabe-bbc-question-time-appearance-praised-indyref2-contribution/
The danger of politicising military shipbuilding in Scotland: The ‘Better Together’ campaign unwisely turned routine naval work into a charged topic during the ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/the-danger-of-politicising-military-shipbuilding-in-scotland/
Independent Scotland likely to need border checks, but not passport control, says politics expert
scotsman.com/news/politics/independent-scotland-likely-to-need-border-checks-but-not-passport-control-says-politics-expert-3777126
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Andy Maciver: If we are to get serious about indyref2, so must the Scottish Government
heraldscotland.com/politics/20231255.andy-maciver-get-serious-indyref2-must-scottish-government/
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.
Greek government picks EU election wild card — from an Albanian jail: In Athens, many see ethnic Greek mayor-elect Fredi Beleri as a victim of political charges ...
politico.eu/article/greece-government-eu-election-wild-card-albania-jail-fredi-beleri/
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
Longtime EU hopeful North Macedonia holds presidential polls centered on bloc accession, rule of law
apnews.com/article/north-macedonia-presidential-elections-d7c0cc09c0712de5175a6d34eacb8d83
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
Top EU diplomats put Serbia against the wall with Kosovo: Brussels has handed Belgrade a dilemma: Either stop obstructing Kosovo's entry into key ...
euronews.com/2024/04/23/top-eu-diplomats-put-serbia-against-the-wall-with-kosovo
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/
EU membership is only solution to achieve Swiss goals, says former minister: Switzerland is essentially going from one makeshift solution to the next ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/eu-membership-is-only-solution-to-achieve-swiss-goals-says-former-minister/76273724
Twenty years ago, 77 percent of Czech citizens voted to join the EU, becoming effective members on May 1, 2004, along with a chunk of former post-Communist ... Show more balkaninsight.com/2024/04/23/20-years-in-the-eu-far-from-czexit-but-czechs-still-sceptics/
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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Heads of anti-government bloc say they were delayed, harassed on return to Moldova
reuters.com/world/europe/heads-anti-government-bloc-say-they-were-delayed-harassed-return-moldova-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: Heads of anti-government bloc report delays and harassment upon returning to Moldova
- Leaders of a new pro-Russian electoral bloc opposed to Moldovan President Maia Sandu's plans to seek European Union membership said they were deliberately delayed and harassed at the airport on their return home.
- Opposition parties, meeting at the weekend in Moscow, announced the formation of a bloc dubbed 'Victory' to take part in a presidential election and a referendum on EU membership set for October.
- The parties rallied around the fugitive pro-Russian business magnate Ilan Shor, who was sentenced last year in absentia to 15 years in prison for mass fraud.
- Sandu criticized Moscow's incursion into Ukraine and identified Russia and corruption as the two main threats to her country nestled between Ukraine and EU member Romania.
The Brief – Is the EU losing Georgia?: Is it possible that a single piece of legislation could sway Georgia - an official candidate for EU membership
euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/the-brief-is-the-eu-losing-georgia/
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/
A simple asterisk on most diplomatic documents and reports on Kosovo has made it easier for Pristina to interact with international organizations and countries ... Show more www.rferl.org/a/kosovo-independence-asterisk-serbia-recognition/32912630.html
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
Georgians rally against ‘foreign influence’ law they say is modelled on Vladimir Putin’s regime
ft.com/content/924bc1f0-15cf-40cb-b113-1ded0207309c
Why Georgian government moving towards abandoning country's European course?: On 17 April, the Georgian Parliament approved in the first reading the law “On ...
eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7184154/
'Foreign influence' law pushes Georgia away from EU dream, says Michel: The European Union has doubled down on its criticism of the "foreign ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/19/foreign-influence-law-pushes-georgia-away-from-eu-accession-dream-warns-michel
USA warns: "Agent law" could hinder Georgia's EU accession: Georgia has received harsh criticism from the US after the Georgian parliament adopted the "agent ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/18/warnung-der-usa-agentengesetz-konnte-georgiens-eu-beitritt-behindern
'More diverse press corps': Brussels couple give up home for Eastern European journalists
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1016913/more-diverse-press-corps-brussels-couple-give-up-home-for-eastern-european-journalists
Austria, center of the EU grumpy: The euphoria about joining did not last long - also because “Brussels” has to serve as a symbol for all the pains of change.
profil.at/oesterreich/oesterreich-zentrum-der-eu-muffel/402868040
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EU enlargement: What does the future hold?: To “widen” or to “deepen”. This has been one of the longstanding dilemmas throughout European Union (EU) history ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/eu-enlargement-what-does-the-future-hold/
Our skies and our neighbours' deserve equal security, Zelenskyy tells EU leaders: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for increased military aid to Ukraine ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451728/
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/
Georgia ruling party presses on with 'foreign agents' bill opposed by EU: Georgia's parliament gave initial approval on Wednesday (17 April) to a bill on ...
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/georgia-ruling-party-presses-on-with-foreign-agents-bill-opposed-by-eu/
We are Kaisers!: In the Tyrolean mountain village of Kaisers, almost 89 percent voted against joining the EU in 1994. 30 years later ...
profil.at/gesellschaft/die-eu-feindlichste-gemeinde-oesterreichs-wir-sind-kaisers/402863126
Paid articlePaid 📹 Last night, clashes broke out between protesters and police in Tbilisi, Georgia over a disputed “foreign agent” law.
(Background reading: www.politico.eu/article/georgia-european-union-candidacy-protest-nana-malashkhia-georgian-dream-party/ Today ... Show more
Ex-Scottish leader Sturgeon's husband charged with embezzling party funds: Former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell has been charged with ...
reuters.com/world/europe/former-scottish-leader-sturgeons-husband-re-arrested-party-finance-probe-bbc-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
Russia ‘waging hybrid war’ against Georgia, president claims: Salome Zourabichvili says Putin is engaged in a campaign to drive the country back into Moscow’s ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/russia-launching-stealth-invasion-of-georgia-president-claims-fhxprqbxb
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“You must not allow yourself to be hunted by the prophets of doom”: ...
vn.at/politik/2024/04/19/man-darf-sich-nicht-von-den-untergangspropheten-jagen-lassen.vn
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EU shows ‘lack of strategic vision' on Türkiye: Foreign Ministry: Turkish-EU ties strained as Ankara criticizes outcome of Brussels summit
yenisafak.com/en/news/eu-shows-lack-of-strategic-vision-on-turkiye-foreign-ministry-3681610
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday: Parties fined for illegal donations and reporting issues, an early case report of TBE in Vorarlberg ...
thelocal.at/20240419/today-in-austria-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-137
German Chancellor Scholz highlights Türkiye's significance as a strategic partner, urges "future-oriented cooperation" between Ankara and EUwww.dailysabah.com/politics/eu-affairs/germany-urges-future-oriented-cooperation-between-eu-turkiye
Ministry of Europe & Foreign Affairs of France: Bill on “Foreign Influence” runs counter to EU’s founding values
georgiatoday.ge/ministry-of-europe-foreign-affairs-of-france-bill-on-foreign-influence-runs-counter-to-eus-founding-values/
Ruling conservatives win most seats in Croatia election, but no majority: Croatia's ruling conservative party won the most seats in a parliamentary election ...
euractiv.com/section/elections/news/ruling-conservatives-win-most-seats-in-croatia-election-but-no-majority/
Quick Glance: Croatians Choose Between PM Plenkovic and President Milanovic
- Croatians vote between PM Andrej Plenkovic and President Zoran Milanovic in parliamentary election
- Plenkovic and HDZ expected easy win, but Milanovic challenged them
- HDZ ruling party since 1991, supports Ukraine against Russia
- Corruption accusations, allegations, and political discrepancies shape election campaign
Moldova: Gagauzia calls to Moscow: In Moldova, the pro-European government is coming under increasing pressure from pro-Putin politicians and oligarchs ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/moldau-russland-putin-oligarchen-eu-1.6556536
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UK Election: Labour Shouldn’t Write Off Scotland's SNP Just Yet: Despite numerous internal crises and a recent revival of Scottish Labour ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-18/uk-election-labour-shouldn-t-write-off-scotland-s-snp-just-yet
🔘MEPs David McAllister, Sven Mikser and Marina Kaljurand issued a joint statement: “We are deeply concerned by the re-introduction of the draft law on ... Show more
60% of Romanians interested in European elections, Eurobarometer survey reveals: Roughly 60% of Europeans are interested in the European elections ...
romania-insider.com/romanians-interested-european-elections-eurobarometer-april-2024
Government u-turns on patent court referendum described as ‘disappointing’ and ‘shameful’
businesspost.ie/news/government-u-turns-on-patent-court-referendum-described-as-disappointing-and-shameful/
Paid articlePaid The Constitutional Court in Moldova gave the green light on Tuesday to organize a constitutional referendum on accession to the European Union ... Show more balkaninsight.com/2024/04/17/moldova-constitutional-court-green-lights-eu-accession-referendum/
Ukraine to regulate cryptocurrencies under EU standards – Ukraine's National Bank
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451609/
“The absolute majority of the population of Georgia sees their future in the European Union. The current government of Georgia, the ruling party ... Show more
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.
Wider Europe Briefing: Kosovo Could Finally Get In The Council Of Europe : This week I'm drilling down on two big issues: Kosovo's chances of joining the Council ...
rferl.org/a/wider-europe-briefing-jozwiak-kosovo-council-europe-russia-sanctions-ukraine/32905823.html
Punch-up in Georgia’s parliament! Ruling party leader assaulted over ‘Russian law’
politico.eu/article/georgia-parliament-ruling-party-leader-mdinaradze-punched-elisashvili-russian-law-outrage/
Mass brawl breaks out in Georgian parliament over controversial media law: A huge punch-up has erupted in Georgia's parliament over a controversial foreign ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642124
Young Scots for Independence has launched a fundraiser asking the public to invest in Scotland’s network with Europe ahead of a major international event to ... Show more
EU candidate Moldova takes action to prevent Russian influence in referendum: The US Institute for War Studies warned Moldova that Russia could try to ...
euronews.com/2024/04/12/eu-candidate-moldova-takes-action-to-prevent-russian-influence-in-referendum
Canada's Representative Joins EU Monitoring Mission in Armenia asbarez.com/canadas-representative-joins-eu-monitoring-mission-in-armenia/
Georgia’s EU bid is being sabotaged by its own government, Brussels fears: Some 80 percent of Georgians want to join the EU, but the government seems to fear ...
politico.eu/article/georgia-european-union-candidacy-protest-nana-malashkhia-georgian-dream-party/
Deputy PM: Ukraine hopes to begin EU accession talks in June: The EU should be able to offer a negotiating framework to begin the process of Ukraine’s ascension ...
kyivindependent.com/deputy-pm-ukraine-to-begin-eu-accession-negotiations-in-june/
OSCE head in Moldova to boost talks on settling separatist dispute: The current chair of Europe's biggest security body pledged on Friday to boost efforts to ...
reuters.com/world/europe/osce-head-moldova-boost-talks-settling-separatist-dispute-2024-04-12/
Searching for a Central and Eastern European Voice on EU China Policy: The CEE countries’ experience with China over the past decade can inform their ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/searching-for-a-central-and-eastern-european-voice-on-eu-china-policy/
Last November, thousands of Georgians marched through Tbilisi waving EU flags to celebrate their country becoming a candidate to join the European Union.
Now ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/georgia-european-union-candidacy-protest-nana-malashkhia-georgian-dream-party/
Why Poland's farmers oppose the Green Deal: Protests by farmers have taken place in a number of EU countries this year against the bloc's proposed ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0413/1443152-why-polands-farmers-oppose-the-green-deal/
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/
EU envoy to Georgia says foreign agent bill 'incompatible' with bloc's values: The European Union's ambassador to Georgia said on Thursday that a bill on foreign ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-envoy-georgia-says-foreign-agent-bill-incompatible-with-blocs-values-2024-04-11/
A reflection on the “Friends of Armenia Network” white paper: Background On March 27, 2024, a high-level group named “Friends of Armenia Network” headed by the ...
armenianweekly.com/2024/04/10/a-reflection-on-the-friends-of-armenia-network-white-paper/
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/
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
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Zelenskyy calls for EU membership negotiations in June and invites NATO membership for Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/11/zelenskyy-calls-for-eu-membership-negotiations-in-june-and-invites-nato-membership-for-ukraine/
Another referendum will arrive 'sooner than you think,' PQ leader says: Path to an independent Quebec should be completed by 2030, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says ...
montrealgazette.com/news/politics/another-referendum-will-arrive-sooner-than-you-think-pq-leader-says
NEW: Labour have taken a slim lead over the SNP for the first time since the independence referendum, according to a major pollster ... Show more
IN BRIEF: What's Sweden's newest party and what does it want?: Two of Sweden's most divisive political figures have launched Folklistan ...
thelocal.se/20240411/in-brief-whats-swedens-newest-party-and-what-does-it-want
Farm trade rift puts Ukraine’s EU aspirations in limbo: If Ukraine wants to join the EU, it may have to leave its agricultural sector out in the cold.
politico.eu/article/farm-trade-ukraine-poland-european-union-agriculture-donald-tusk/
⚕️ Two decades after joining the European Union, the Czech Republic's life expectancy still lags behind the EU average.
🚬 Experts from the country's health ... Show more www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/czech-life-expectancy-lower-than-eu-average-due-to-unhealthy-habits
🗣️ '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
Bulgaria will stick to conditions for North Macedonia's EU membership talks: Bulgaria has no intention of changing the negotiation framework and conditions for ...
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Queer in Poland: When can the LGBTQ+ community expect equal rights?: The LGBTQ+ community in Poland has long advocated against the erosion of human rights after ...
euronews.com/2024/04/05/queer-in-poland-when-can-the-lgbtq-community-expect-equal-rights
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday: Three skiers die in Austria avalanche in Tyrol, Austrian Airlines to vote on new salary proposal ...
thelocal.at/20240412/today-in-austria-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-136
Reporting Democracy : Elsewhere, Tusk reaffirms Poland won’t take part in EU-wide migrant relocation scheme; Czech far-right SPD party to receive apology for being labeled ... Show more #DemocracyDigest balkaninsight.com/2024/04/12/democracy-digest-magyar-holds-huge-anti-orban-rally-reveals-party-for-eu-elections/
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/
Paid articlePaid IN BRIEF: What's Sweden's newest party and what does it want?: Two of Sweden's most divisive political figures have launched Folklistan ...
thelocal.se/20240411/in-brief-whats-swedens-newest-party-and-what-does-it-want
“We understand that sometimes it is difficult, sometimes there is confusion, that sometimes reflection and discussion are needed, have at it ... Show more
UK's Labour ahead of SNP in Scotland for first time in a decade, YouGov poll shows
reuters.com/world/uk/uks-labour-ahead-snp-scotland-first-time-decade-yougov-poll-shows-2024-04-10/
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 Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the German Bundestag: “The proposed foreign agent law is incompatible with EU membership ... Show more
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