Macron Faces Political Test Over French Central Bank Nomination

By admin May 14, 2026 No comment

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French President Emmanuel Macron is facing a major political challenge as lawmakers prepare to vote on his nomination of former chief of staff Emmanuel Moulin to lead the Bank of France. Critics argue the move is part of Macron’s effort to place trusted allies in key institutions ahead of the 2027 presidential election, where the […]

France Passes Social Security Budget by Razor-Thin Margin

By admin December 10, 2025 No comment

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French lawmakers approved the 2026 social security budget in a tense vote, offering Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu a short-term political victory but exposing deep fractures within the government. The bill passed by just 13 votes, emphasizing the fragile state of a parliament where no party holds a majority. To secure Socialist support, Lecornu agreed to […]

Germany’s Merz Wins Crucial Vote on Pensions Reform Despite Internal Revolt

By admin December 5, 2025 No comment

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz secured an absolute majority in parliament on Friday for his controversial pensions bill, overcoming resistance from younger members of his own conservative bloc. The draft, which guarantees current pension levels until 2031, passed with 319 votes, indicating it likely succeeded without the support of opposition parties. The vote came after

Faroe Islands Ends Decades-Old Abortion Ban with Historic Vote

By admin December 5, 2025 No comment

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The Faroe Islands has voted to legalise abortion up to the 12th week of pregnancy, ending one of Europe’s most restrictive abortion laws. The new legislation, passed in a tight 17–16 vote after intense debate, replaces rules dating back to 1956 that allowed abortions only in exceptional circumstances such as rape, incest, serious fetal abnormalities […]