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How a Brussels mayor wants to cancel a right-wing conference: The authorities in the Belgian capital tried three times to break up a high-profile meeting of ...
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Quick Glance: Brussels Mayor's Battle Against Right-Wing Conference
- Authorities in Brussels attempted multiple times to dissolve a conference of right-wing politicians, inadvertently benefiting the organizers.
- Despite resistance and the mayor's intervention, the National Conservatism Conference took place in a different hotel.
- Prominent politicians like Viktor Orban and Nigel Farage discussed topics such as the nation-state and the future of Europe.
- After intense reactions and criticism, the police ordinance was lifted, and the second day of the conference proceeded without incidents.
EU Parliament Approves Rules for National Bans of Russian LNG, Fails to Address Transshipments
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Orbán to Brussels: Time to shake up ‘bad’ EU leadership: “If the leadership proves to be bad, it must be replaced. It’s that simple,” Hungarian leader says.
politico.eu/article/hungarian-prime-minister-viktor-orban-calls-for-eu-leadership-change-at-the-upcoming-elections/
Russia's war: EU holds out prospect of further aid for Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was connected to the EU summit in Brussels via video ...
spiegel.de/ausland/eu-stellt-ukraine-weitere-hilfe-in-aussicht-a-14f20bc5-d555-43bb-aab9-20f0dae8b986
LIVE: US ambassador to UN speaks in Tokyo: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Hidden Billions in Tokyo Real Estate Lure Activist Hedge Funds: The long-concealed market value of Tokyo’s largest skyscrapers is being unveiled by activist ...
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Hungary's Orban tells EU top officials their time is up: The European Union's top officials must be replaced as they do not deserve another chance after the ...
reuters.com/world/europe/get-your-hat-leave-hungarys-orban-tells-eu-top-officials-2024-04-19/
What will change at the European Parliament after the election?: New "super" committees, more investigative powers over commissioners and attempts to avoid ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/18/was-wird-sich-beim-europaischen-parlament-nach-der-wahl-andern
Nigel Farage returns to Brussels with disruptive circus antics: Stand off between organisers and police at controversial right wing conference
irishtimes.com/world/europe/2024/04/16/nigel-farage-returns-to-brussels-with-disruptive-circus-antics/
Quick Glance: Brussels Police Shut Down Right-Wing Conference with Farage and Braverman
- Brussels police stormed a right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman after orders for the event to be shut down.
- The controversial National Conservatism Conference was closed to ensure public safety.
- Despite police arriving and giving attendees 15 minutes to leave, speeches continued.
- The conference, hosted by Viktor Orban and the Edmund Burke Foundation, aimed to strengthen national conservatism principles in Western countries.
Fear of the Far Right Torpedoes EU Environmental Policies: European farmers successfully protested a plan to curb emissions
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Quick Glance: EU Farmers Protest Against Environmental Regulations
- Farmers from multiple European countries protested in Brussels against EU environmental measures.
- They fear that environmental regulations threaten their livelihoods and demand political consideration.
- The EU Commission responded to the protests by loosening environmental regulations in favor of farmers.
- Conflicts between environmentalists and farmers highlight the urgent need for reform in EU agriculture.
EU summit after attack on Israel: extension of Iran sanctions decided: Iran must be isolated internationally after the major attack on Israel ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/nach-irans-angriff-auf-israel-eu-krisengipfel-staaten-beschliessen-ausweitung-von-iran-sanktionen-li.2207040
Faced with US and China, EU leaders call for competitiveness deal: The 27 leaders of the European Union have called for a "new competitiveness deal" to ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/18/faced-with-us-and-china-eu-leaders-call-for-sweeping-competitiveness-deal
Recognize Palestine, Irish prime minister to tell EU leaders | DPA: Ireland's new prime minister said on Wednesday he will use his first EU summit in ...
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Should we take the microphone away from the right?: The example of a conference in Brussels shows: No, this only strengthens them.
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A White House dinner, a slot at Coachella — Yoasobi is having a great week: J-pop's Ikura and Ayase say they had to cut their hair and learn English for a string ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/17/music/yoasobi-coachella-white-house/
Survey shows: Almost two thirds of EU citizens intend to vote in European elections S
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/17/umfrage-zeigt-fast-zwei-drittel-der-eu-burger-wollen-bei-europawahl-stimme-abgegeben
US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos says
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-japan-philippines-trilateral-deal-change-dynamic-south-china-sea-marcos-says-2024-04-13/
Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
- President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.
- The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
- The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".
- The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
Perspectives: Providing a long-term remedy to Ukraine’s munitions woes: The Bucharest Nine group of states should be empowered to lead.
eurasianet.org/perspectives-providing-a-long-term-remedy-to-ukraines-munitions-woes
Japanese students losing interest in civil service: Public-private job search timing affects student behavior, especially in new graduate hiring.
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/japan/society/students-lose-interest-in-civil-service/
Hungary's Orbán launches EU election campaign with pledge to 'occupy Brussels': Hungary's prime minister has portrayed Europe as a continent teetering on the ...
apnews.com/article/orban-hungary-eu-elections-c06a7625d8d4f8d5d4f550caf9a34178
Morning Bid: Jitters heighten, financial conditions tighten: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
reuters.com/markets/asia/global-markets-view-asia-graphic-pix-2024-04-18/
Belgium, Czechia ask EU to step in against Russia's elections interference: The governments of Belgium and Czechia sent a letter to other EU leaders on ...
kyivindependent.com/belgium-czechia-russa/
European Parliament lifts immunity of AfD MEP Gunnar Beck: AfD MEP Gunnar Beck is under investigation for assault, among other things. Now the European ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/id_100383190/europaparlament-hebt-immunitaet-von-afd-abgeordneten-gunnar-beck-auf.html
Asian finance officials raise ‘serious concerns’ over strong dollar: Emerging-market currencies have been under pressure from shifting US interest rate ...
ft.com/content/63c36478-8cf3-438e-91e2-97a8888773d1
Majority of EU states object to capital markets reform push: France led calls to revive financial integration project to help fund Europe’s rearmament and green ...
ft.com/content/6164fb0d-634f-444b-b7e5-069c590f24ca
US-Japan-Philippines trilateral gives Manila a fighting chance: In an unprecedented move with big regional implications, US President Joe Biden hosted a ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/us-japan-philippines-trilateral-gives-manila-a-fighting-chance/
Poverty is bigger issue for EU voters than migration, survey shows: Health, jobs, defence, security and climate crisis all seen as more important than ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41376196.html
EU parliament adopts new migration pact: The reform should come into force in 2026, after the European Commission sets out in coming months how it would be ...
lemonde.fr/en/european-union/article/2024/04/10/eu-parliament-adopts-new-migration-pact_6668025_156.html
Quick Glance: EU Parliament Approves Comprehensive Reforms to Migration Policy
- The EU Parliament has approved significant measures to reform migration policy, aiming to enhance handling irregular migration.
- The reforms aim to distribute the burden on countries that historically hosted the most asylum seekers, particularly in southern EU nations.
- Despite the limited scope of some reforms, the solidarity mechanism is expected to build trust between member states and create some harmony.
- Implementation of the reforms will take time and ultimately depend on member states, potentially leading to political tensions.
EU asylum reform: “One of the hardest decisions for many”: The EU Parliament has approved the reform of the common asylum system with the expected majority ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/asylreform-102.html
John Waters to stand as candidate in European elections: Former Irish Times columnist John Waters has announced that he will contest the European Parliament ...
rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0418/1444241-john-waters/
China war sales to Moscow surge as UK and US ban Russian metals: The UK and US have banned certain Russian-made metals, while China's sales of war parts to ...
euronews.com/2024/04/13/ukraine-war-uk-and-us-metal-ban-china-sells-military-parts-to-moscow-russian-influence-net
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
Exclusive: Poland focusing on EU recovery grants, law change to ramp up investments
reuters.com/world/europe/poland-focusing-eu-recovery-grants-law-change-ramp-up-investments-2024-04-15/
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.
Nihon University student falls to death, autopsy finds cannabis in system - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240415/p2g/00m/0na/042000c
Cancel culture comes to Brussels: Those trying to cancel the National Conservatism conference believe public life must be subjected to the policing of speech ...
politico.eu/article/cancel-culture-comes-to-brussels/
EU expected to sue Germany over gas tariff, sources say: The European Commission is expected to sue Germany for charging its neighbours an extra fee for buying ...
reuters.com/business/energy/eu-expected-sue-germany-over-gas-tariff-sources-say-2024-04-17/
EU Parliament delays approval of Council budget to press for military aid to Ukraine
politico.eu/article/eu-parliament-delays-approval-council-budget-press-military-aid-ukraine/
EU leaders to hear shake-up needed to match global rivals: European Union leaders will hear on Thursday how the bloc could act to catch up to the United States ...
reuters.com/technology/eu-leaders-hear-shake-up-needed-match-global-rivals-2024-04-18/
Cyprus suspends Syrian asylum applications as it struggles with arrivals spike: Cyprus has suspended the processing of asylum applications from Syrians following ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/cyprus-suspends-syrian-asylum-applications-it-struggles-with-arrivals-spike-2024-04-14/
Controversial reform: European Parliament agrees to stricter asylum rules: The new rules are intended to limit and control migration to the EU ...
faz.net/aktuell/europaparlament-stimmt-verschaerften-asylregeln-zu-19644903.html
Kickl's self-proclaimed swearer: Who brought Sucharit Bhakdi to Vienna?
falter.at/blauland/20240418/kickls-selbsternannter-schwurbler-wer-holte-sucharit-bhakdi-nach-wien
Lufthansa seeks to persuade EU regulators over ITA stake buy: Lufthansa executives and lawyers will attend a day-long hearing in Brussels on Friday to try to ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/lufthansa-seeks-persuade-eu-regulators-over-ita-stake-buy-2024-04-19/
‘It takes two to tango’: Polish ex-PM refuses to rule out a single far-right group in EU Parliament
politico.eu/article/mateusz-morawiecki-refuse-rule-out-single-far-right-group-eu-parliament-ecr-id/
Brussels police shut down far-right 'NatCons' fundraiser: Brussels police are in the process of shutting down the controversial National Conservative Conference ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1008189/brussels-police-shut-down-far-right-natcons-fundraiser-tbtb
As foreign leaders urge US Ukraine support, Republicans look to Trump: An unprecedented series of foreign officials, including from Japan, Britain and Italy ...
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Quick Glance: Foreign Leaders Push for US Ukraine Aid, Republicans Turn to Trump
- An unprecedented series of foreign officials, including from Japan, Britain, and Italy, have visited Washington in recent months, urging congressional Republicans to approve more military aid for Ukraine.
- However, former President and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump might hold a different stance that these lawmakers could listen to.
- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called on lawmakers to overcome 'self-doubt' about the country's role on the world stage, warning that Ukraine's hopes would collapse without US support.
- The visits of foreign leaders to Washington reflect deep anxieties, especially in Europe, about how long Ukraine can hold on without significant new help from Washington.
Sweden's Eurosceptics want EU-wide prisoner redistribution: The new Swedish Eurosceptic list for the European elections, Folklistan, led by MEP Sara Skyttedal ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/swedens-eurosceptics-want-eu-wide-prisoner-redistribution/
OpenAI explores collaboration with Japan's semiconductor industry: TOKYO -- OpenAI, known for its ChatGPT generative artificial intelligence platform ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/OpenAI-explores-collaboration-with-Japan-s-semiconductor-industry
Fukushima Pref.'s 1st public night school opens with new study chances for young and old - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240418/p2a/00m/0na/023000c
Belgium to investigate suspected Russian interference in EU elections: Belgium will investigate Russian meddling in European Parliament elections after the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/12/europe/european-elections-russian-interference-intl/
EU activates crisis response corps to fight Russian interference: x
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/eu-activates-crisis-response-corps-to-fight-russian-interference/
Belgium pushes to expel controversial Palestinian activist ‘hate preacher’: Mohammed Khatib leads Palestinian group already banned in Germany for its actions ...
timesofisrael.com/belgium-pushes-to-expel-controversial-palestinian-activist-hate-preacher/
EU to Set Stricter Rules on Ukraine Tariff-Free Trade Extension: The European Union moved closer to extending its tariff-free trade with Ukraine ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/eu-to-set-stricter-rules-on-ukraine-tariff-free-trade-extension
Italy ready to send peacekeeping troops in event of Palestinian State formation: In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Italy preparing to send ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/italy-ready-to-send-peacekeeping-troops-in-event-of-palestinian-state-formation-2/
Quick Glance: Italy's Readiness to Deploy Peacekeeping Troops for Palestinian State Formation
- Italy is considering deploying its peacekeeping forces to de-escalate the situation in Gaza and in the event of a Palestinian state being created with support from other nations.
- European citizens are increasingly interested in EU elections, speak favorably of enhanced EU defense policy, and have a more positive outlook on the European Parliament.
- Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo condemned the decision to shut down an event gathering European hard right leaders in Brussels, leaving the possibility for the event to continue.
- Germany's Finance Minister Christian Lindner defended the country's debt ceiling as an 'inflation brake' and highlighted its role in controlling inflation.
Russiagate: Belgium investigates Russian propaganda network: The Belgian federal prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into EU politicians accused of ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/12/russiagate-belgien-ermittelt-gegen-russisches-beeinflussungsnetzwerk
Time for a European single market ‘with teeth’ to take on China, India, leaders told
politico.eu/article/enrico-letta-report-says-time-for-european-single-market/
Czechia and Belgium call for new sanctions against Russia for trying to influence EU elections
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451707/
US, UK and Australia say Japan could join part of Aukus pact : Statement from security group members comes amid mounting focus on Chinese threat in Asia
ft.com/content/f93e7d2f-5d60-4f77-88f1-96fc61115378
Quick Glance: US, Britain, Australia Consider Expanding AUKUS to Deter China
- The U.S., Britain, and Australia are initiating talks to expand their AUKUS security pact, with a focus on involving Japan as a deterrent against China, according to the Financial Times.
- The defense ministers will discuss 'Pillar Two' of the pact, aiming to jointly develop quantum computing, undersea, hypersonic, artificial intelligence, and cyber technology.
- The U.S. is advocating for Japan's inclusion in the second pillar while ruling out expansion of the first pillar, which involves supplying nuclear-powered submarines to Australia.
- Formed in 2021, the AUKUS pact aims to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The potential addition of Japan to Pillar Two is expected to be announced soon.
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'Major escalation': EU leaders rally against Iran's attack on Israel
euronews.com/2024/04/14/major-escalation-eu-leaders-rally-against-irans-attack-on-israel
‘I hope Ukraine will lose’: What MEPs told Russian propaganda channel : A POLITICO review of the 50 videos on Voice of Europe’s YouTube channel revealed 16 MEPs ...
politico.eu/article/i-hope-ukraine-will-lose-meps-russian-propaganda-channel/
‘Sorbonne II’: Is Macron preparing a new speech on Europe?: Making the rounds are rumours that France’s Macron may be preparing a new speech on the future of the ...
euractiv.com/section/elections/news/sorbonne-ii-is-macron-preparing-a-new-speech-on-europe/
Migration top priority for Irish voters ahead of EU elections: European citizens are more concerned about poverty, jobs and defence, a Eurobarometer survey found
businesspost.ie/news/migration-top-priority-for-irish-voters-ahead-of-eu-elections/
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Why Sapporo’s bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics failed: Part of the city's downfall in trying to secure the Games was, ironically, snow.
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/15/japan/society/regional-hokkaido-olympics/
Human rights violations: EU puts Hamas and Islamic Jihad on sanctions list: The EU countries have sanctioned the military wing of Hamas and Islamic Jihad ...
spiegel.de/ausland/hamas-von-eu-wegen-menschenrechtsverletzungen-auf-sanktionsliste-gesetzt-a-29a20cfc-4d0f-4bf2-a070-18bbe4158c90
Belgium probes Russian interference in EU elections: Two months before Europeans vote in 27 countries, Moscow is accused of trying to influence the vote.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68797624
Japan calls for law-abiding fix to handling of frozen Russian assets: Japan wants any handling of frozen Russian assets to abide by international law ...
reuters.com/world/japan-calls-law-abiding-fix-handling-frozen-russian-assets-2024-04-12/
Eurobarometer: What citizens think of the European Parliament: The image of the European Parliament is better than ever - but the differences between the ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/eurobarometer-europaparlament-europawahl-100.html
Irish Parliament Votes to Appoint Simon Harris Prime Minister: Irish lawmakers voted Simon Harris to be the next prime minister three weeks after Leo Varadkar ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/irish-parliament-votes-to-appoint-simon-harris-prime-minister
Poland's parliament votes to progress toward easing abortion restrictions: Ewa Schaedler from the Third Way party called the vote ''symbolic'' and ''a ...
euronews.com/2024/04/12/polands-parliament-votes-to-progress-toward-easing-abortion-restrictions
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
Almost two thirds of Europeans 'likely' to vote in June elections: Almost two-thirds of EU citizens say they are "likely" to vote in the ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/17/almost-two-thirds-of-eu-citizens-likely-to-vote-in-june-elections-new-poll-shows
China counters closer U.S.-Japan-Philippines ties with diplomatic flurry: HONG KONG -- While U.S. President Joe Biden invited leaders from Japan and the ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/China-counters-closer-U.S.-Japan-Philippines-ties-with-diplomatic-flurry
Brussels house prices further dropped though flats grow more expensive: With the European Central Bank (ECB) not expected to lower interest rates until June ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1009977/brussels-house-prices-further-dropped-though-flats-grow-more-expensive
The myth of Chinese overcapacity: Early in the morning, factory whistle blows Man rises from bed and puts on his clothes Man takes his lunch ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/the-myth-of-chinese-overcapacity/
Between privacy and border control: Tech in the Migration Pact: Last week, the EU Parliament voted to pass amendments to Eurodac, previously a fingerprints ...
euractiv.com/section/digital/podcast/between-privacy-and-border-control-tech-in-the-migration-pact/
Foreign Secretary heads to Brussels for post-Brexit Gibraltar talks: Following Brexit, the British overseas territory has been operating under temporary rules.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68790429
France is ‘overwhelmed with propaganda,’ minister says: Paris called out several pro-Russian disinformation campaigns in the run-up to June’s EU election.
politico.eu/article/france-overwhelmed-with-propaganda-european-affairs-minister-says/
Biden says U.S. support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-says-u-s-support-for-philippines-japan-defense-ironclad-amid-growing-china-provocations
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