The European Union December 14, 2023 Ukraine’s a step closer to joining the EU. Here’s what it means, and why it matters The intention of the EU is to integrate trade, prevent war, and preserve stability, but the process to join entails high hurdles, and Ukraine faces serious political and economic challenges.
Europe December 14, 2023 Denmark and Germany arrest alleged Hamas terrorist cell in network crossing multiple European borders Multiple individuals across the European Union were arrested Thursday by Danish and German law enforcement under accusation of plotting terrorist attacks.
Europe December 13, 2023 Polish Prime Minister Tusk sworn in, replacing conservative party after 8 years Newly elected Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was sworn into office on Wednesday at the Presidential Palace, ending eight years of conservative leadership.
France December 12, 2023 French teachers stage walkout after Muslim students ‘offended’ over Renaissance painting spark safety concerns France's education minister visited a Paris-area school where Muslim students upset over a nude Renaissance painting accused a teacher of "Islamophobia."
Ireland December 12, 2023 Dublin school stabbing suspect to be arrested 'within days' after attack on woman, kids ignited riots: report The man accused of stabbing a woman and three children outside a Dublin school last month will soon face charges after waking from a coma, reports say.
POLITICS December 11, 2023 Coalition government: How Republicans may keep their slim House majority, for now After former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced he was leaving Congress at the end of the year, House Speaker Mike Johnson will have to rethink the GOP's strategy.
Europe December 11, 2023 Outgoing Polish PM loses confidence vote, ending national conservatives' 8-year hold of parliament Now-former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki’s government lost a confidence vote Monday, paving the way for an incoming centrist coalition to situate itself in Parliament.
Spirits December 11, 2023 Biden must step in to stop massive tariff hike on US liquor: lawmakers A group of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing the Biden administration to end looming tariff trouble for American liquor exporters facing a 50% EU tariff.
Ukraine December 6, 2023 Protest by Polish truckers holding up military aid, supplies to Ukraine A protest by truckers in Poland has led to a backup of military aid and supplies to Ukraine's armed forces. The protesters want to end Ukrainian truckers' permit-free access to the EU.
Europe December 5, 2023 Europe facing ‘huge risk of terror attacks’ during Christmas season, EU warns European Union officials are deeply concerned about an increased possibility of Islamic terrorist attacks during Christmastime following a knife attack in Paris.
France December 4, 2023 French minister warns country 'durably under threat from Islamist terrorism' after Paris stabbing suspect ID'd France's interior minister said the country was "durably under threat from Islamist terrorism" after a German tourist was stabbed to death in Paris.