European farmers across multiple countries are protesting the European Green Deal policies, citing issues with low food prices, carbon taxes, pesticide bans, and trade practices. Starting with France in 2023, the protests involve ideological divides on climate policy, national sovereignty, and urban versus rural interests. Future strategies include inclusive policy development, economic support, and education.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk plans to fortify Poland’s eastern border to prevent illegal immigration.
While the European Union puts its efforts into bi and multilateral agreements to resolve the migration crisis, its externalization policies are at the center of discussion and criticism.
Finland has long pursued neutrality as the order of the day. This has been done especially considering its neighbor Russia. Now that it is a new NATO member, it faces a large number of challenges.
On the 17th of March, the European Union and the Arab Republic of Egypt have signed a Joint Declaration for a Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership, covering several areas of interest and unleashing billions of euros for investments.
Spain’s national court has opened an investigation in to Carles Puigdemont and Ruben Wagensberg for potential terrorism charges due to their alleged role in 2019 protests, regarding the prison sentences of Catalonians found guilty for their role in the illegal 2017 referendum for independence.
The European Commission is concerned once again about legislation in Hungary. This time, it regards a new sovereignty law.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani calls for the creation for an EU army. This is not a novel proposal, yet it remains an elusive goal of the EU.
Bulgaria and Romania will finally be in the Schengen Area… partially. Air and Water controls will no longer be enforced yet land controls will not yet be abolished.
While Greece’s economy struggled for over a decade, there is reason to celebrate. The national debt continues to decrease while the GDP and number of employed people both increase.
