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Joseph Deiss: Interview with former Federal Councilor about Europe and Switzerland
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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 fighting corruption a condition for Ukraine's accession ...
spiegel.de/ausland/ukraine-agrarminister-mykola-solskyj-offenbar-in-korruption-verwickelt-a-ff5652a7-969c-4fbb-a92b-5a22cb518853
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
Georgia's ruling party says "foreign agents" bill can be repealed when Georgia is offered EU membership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/
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
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.
Georgians rally against ‘foreign influence’ law they say is modelled on Vladimir Putin’s regime
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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.
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
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
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/
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/
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
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/
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/
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
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
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/
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/
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/
EU vows €270m package for Armenia as ties with Russia collapse: The European Union on Friday pledged a €270 million financial package for Armenia as Brussels and ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20240405-eu-vows-%E282%AC270m-for-armenia-amid-tensions-with-russia
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
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/
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
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/
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/
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/
📹 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
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
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
EU enlargement: Exporting stability or importing instability?: Despite the security risks involved, there can be no going back on the EU’s commitment to a ...
euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/eu-enlargement-exporting-stability-of-importing-instability/
Orbán backs Bosnian EU accession ahead of visit to separatist leader: European and American leaders are increasingly worried about rising interethnic tensions ...
euronews.com/2024/04/05/orban-backs-bosnian-eu-accession-ahead-of-controversial-visit-to-separatist-leader
Ukraine's parliament passes law adapting education policy to match EU standards
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-parliament-adopts-law-adapting-education-policy-to-match-eu-standards/
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/
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/
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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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/
NEW: Young Scots for Independence are set to hold a major international event to discuss Scotland’s path back to EU membership ... Show more
🗣️ '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
Fico: Slovakia fully supports Ukraine's EU membership: Bratislava will not block Kyiv's accession to the European Union, Slovak Prime Minister Robert ...
kyivindependent.com/fico-slovakia-fully-supports-ukraines-eu-membership/
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/
North Macedonia to elect president after campaign focused on hot-button issue of EU membership
apnews.com/article/north-macedonia-election-president-european-union-185e7e3870c4017114e6d148df0320ba
Ukrainian optimism 🇺🇦 is high but waning: 88% still believe in victory over Russia, down from 94% in 2023.
The survey, conducted by the Sociological Group ... Show more euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/08/ukrainian-optimism-is-high-but-waning-88-still-believe-in-victory-over-russia-down-from-94-in-2023/
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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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
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
The EU and meat: Send me pigs from Styria: Joining the EU has changed Austria's meat industry - and make Tyrolean bacon an export hit.
profil.at/oesterreich/die-eu-und-das-fleisch-schick-mir-schweine-aus-steiermark/402868298
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'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
We are Kaisers!: In the Tyrolean mountain village of Kaisers, almost 89 percent voted against joining the EU in 1994. 30 years later ...
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EU’s Cyprus emphasis proves ‘lack of strategic vision,’ says Turkey: Turkey’s Foreign Ministry criticized the April 18 Special European Council decision tying ...
duvarenglish.com/eus-cyprus-emphasis-proves-lack-of-strategic-vision-says-turkey-news-64225
New fund to balance future EU enlargement impact needed, Letta report says:
euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/new-fund-to-balance-future-eu-enlargement-impact-needed-letta-report-says/
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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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
Interview with Enrico Letta: "The normal EU budget is not enough": EU Special Representative Letta wants to tap into the capital market to finance industrial ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/enrico-letta-im-interview-das-normale-eu-budget-reicht-nicht-19661815.html
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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/
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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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🔘“I am concerned about the reintroduction of this law, which was rejected by the entire population of Georgia, which allowed us to receive the EU candidate ... Show more
Portuguese FM: Portugal no longer hesitant about Ukraine's EU membership: The new Portuguese government is fully in support of Ukraine's EU bid ...
kyivindependent.com/portuguese-fm-portugal-no-longer-hesitant-about-ukraines-eu-membership/
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
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/
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/
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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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 🔘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
Ukraine to regulate cryptocurrencies under EU standards – Ukraine's National Bank
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451609/
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
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/
Canada's Representative Joins EU Monitoring Mission in Armenia asbarez.com/canadas-representative-joins-eu-monitoring-mission-in-armenia/
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/
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/
Slovakia’s Fico reaffirms support for Ukraine: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, known for his pro-Russian rhetoric, condemned the Kremlin's aggression and
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/slovakias-fico-reaffirms-support-for-ukraine/
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
⚕️ 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
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