Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Chiara Ferragni, PandoroGate and EasterEggGate
Chiara Ferragni has been in the spotlight for years in Italy yet now her reputation has been damaged by numerous scandals that have recently been uncovered.
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Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Spain Recognizes Kosovo Passports
Spain did a 180 degree turn and decided to recognize Kosovo passports. This means that anyone with a Kosovo passport will be able to travel throughout the Schengen area without a visa, considerably strengthening Kosovo passports.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Italian Foreign Minister Proposes EU Army
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.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Romania And Bulgaria Partially Join Schengen Area
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.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Greece’s Second Economic Miracle
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.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Poland has a New Prime Minister
Donald Tusk has been sworn in as Poland’s latest Prime Minister. While he is personally pro-EU, Law and Justice may derail his progress towards fulfilling his campaign promises.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Italy Pulls Out Of BRI
Italy has signaled its intent to withdraw from the Belt and Road Initiative, yet this does not mean and end to its relationship with China.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Portugal Sued By Environmental Groups
Portugal is being sued by three environmental groups for not fulfilling its promises yet its struggling economy limits its ability to fulfill these promises.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Rogue Three Member States And Truck Queues
The rogue three EU member states are back in the news. This time it is in regard to protests closing border crossings with Ukraine.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Spaniards Take To The Streets
Prime Minister Sanchez has potentially sold out Spain in order to win another power and is facing the wrath of large protests on the street.