(EYES ON EUROPE) A German Plan to complete the Banking Union?
This article was first published by our partner Eyes on Europe on their website the 18/02/2020. On 7 November 2019, the Eurogroup has welcomed a new initiative by Olaf Scholz,…
#LaRéplique. Aachen Treaty: “kiss of Judas” by Emmanuel Macron?
Heavy accusations were made against Emmanuel Macron in the days leading up to the signing of the Aachen Treaty with Germany. Elysee's official website had to publicise a press release to deny some fake news that had been created around the Aachen Treaty (Traité d’Aix-la-Chappelle). However, are these accusations founded? What does the agreement really envisage?
European Union – Russia: a two-level relationship
The Council of the European Union can impose autonomous sanctions for fighting against terrorism and the proliferation of mass destruction weapons, supporting human rights, democracy, the rule of law and…
#FactOfTheDay 8/01/2019 – German far-right politician attacked
Frank Magnitz, the leader of Alternative for Germany (AfD) was attacked on Monday in the northern city of Bremen. He has been knocked inconscious and severely beaten by three masked…
#FactOfTheDay 19/11/18 – A revival of the European Union is necessary according to French President Macron
The French head of State visited Berlin on Sunday November 18th to take part in a commemoration ceremony as part of the National Day of Mourning in Germany. Macron held…
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#FactOfTheDay 12/07/2018 – Like a bull in China shop, Trump at the NATO summit
Even those who did not expect much of the NATO summit currently held in Brussels may end up disappointed. At the last minute, Jens Soltenberg, the secretary-general of the organization…
#factoftheday 15/02/2018 – Free public transport in German cities as a measure to meet EU air pollution targets
For the third time, since 2005, meeting the European Union (EU) air pollution targets is one of the top priorities in the coalition agreement aiming at the formation of a…
#FactOfTheDay: The Dutch-Turkish diplomatic row is a European problem
Dutch-Turkish relations are at a record low, and this crisis is spreading in Western Europe. Germany, Austria, Denmark are also concerned about the possible tensions a debate on the Turkish…