Germany’s Bundesrat Set to Vote on €500 Billion Spending Package

By admin March 21, 2025 No comment

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Germany’s Bundesrat, the upper house of parliament, is set to vote on Friday on a massive €500 billion ($546 billion) spending package aimed at revitalizing Europe’s largest economy and strengthening its military for a new era of European collective defense. The vote represents the final major hurdle before the package becomes law, unlocking billions in […]

EU Leaders to Boost Defence, Competitiveness Amid U.S. Trade Tensions

By admin March 20, 2025 No comment

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European Union leaders are set to strengthen the bloc’s military and economic competitiveness in response to U.S. tariffs and concerns over Washington’s future defence commitments. At a summit on Thursday, all leaders except Hungary’s Viktor Orban are expected to reaffirm their support for Ukraine and call on Russia to demonstrate political will to end the […]

Putin and Trump Discuss Ceasefire, Agree to Halt Attacks on Energy Sites

By admin March 19, 2025 No comment

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to temporarily halt attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure following a lengthy call with U.S. President Donald Trump. However, Putin declined to endorse a full 30-day ceasefire that Ukraine had already accepted. The Kremlin stated that the pause in strikes was ordered after discussions with Trump, though Putin expressed

UK Labour Government Plans Welfare Cuts to Curb Spending

By admin March 18, 2025 No comment

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Britain’s Labour government is set to announce significant cuts to disability and long-term health support on Tuesday, aiming to reduce the country’s rising welfare bill. The move comes ahead of the March 26 fiscal statement, where the government will outline its strategy to balance public spending with tax revenues amid lower-than-expected economic growth.

Rachel Reeves Faces £4.4 Billion Deficit, Tough Budget Choices Ahead

By admin March 17, 2025 No comment

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British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is set to face a £4.4 billion ($5.7 billion) deficit in her budget, reversing a previous surplus projection, according to the Resolution Foundation. The think tank warned that weaker economic growth and higher interest rate expectations have worsened the UK’s financial outlook, with the Office for Budget Responsibility expected to

Massive Student-Led Protests Sweep Belgrade Over Corruption Allegations

By admin March 15, 2025 No comment

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Thousands of protesters, mainly students, flooded Serbia’s capital on Friday ahead of a massive anti-government rally over the weekend. Many traveled hundreds of miles on foot or by bike to protest against President Aleksandar Vucic’s administration, which they blame for corruption and mismanagement. The demonstrations were sparked by the deaths of 15 people in a

Belgium Detains Suspects in European Parliament Bribery Probe Linked to Huawei

By admin March 14, 2025 No comment

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Belgian prosecutors announced on Thursday that several individuals had been detained over suspected bribery in the European Parliament, allegedly for the benefit of China’s Huawei. Authorities conducted searches across Belgium and Portugal, sealing the offices of two parliamentary assistants as part of the investigation. A suspect was also arrested in France.

Britain Warns of U.N. Sanctions on Iran Over Uranium Enrichment

By admin March 13, 2025 No comment

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Britain has warned that it will trigger the return of U.N. sanctions on Iran if necessary to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. This comes as the U.N. Security Council met behind closed doors to address Iran’s rapid uranium enrichment to 60% purity, nearing weapons-grade levels. Western nations argue that such high enrichment is […]

Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili Sentenced to Nine More Years in Prison

By admin March 12, 2025 No comment

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Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili was sentenced to an additional nine years in prison on Wednesday after being found guilty of embezzlement, according to the Interpress news agency. Saakashvili, who led Georgia from 2004 to 2013, was already serving a six-year sentence for abuse of power after his return to the country in 2021. He […]

Portugal Faces Likely Early Election as Confidence Vote Looms

By admin March 11, 2025 No comment

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Portugal’s parliament is set to vote on a motion of confidence in Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s minority centre-right government on Tuesday, with rejection all but certain. The move comes amid opposition criticism over Montenegro’s past involvement in a consultancy firm now run by his sons. With the centre-left Socialists and far-right Chega vowing to vote