NGOs
Emmanuel Macron’s lonely battle to defend the EU-Canada trade deal
French lawmakers, and even Macron’s new ministers, want to stop CETA — but that doesn’t mean they will be able to.
Donald Trump would hit UN with brutal funding cuts, London fears
Germany clears the way for Europe to shoot more wolves
The US government is keeping tabs on Americans headed to Ukraine’s war zone
EU could strip Georgians of visa-free access over backsliding on democracy
Trade policy: 20 people to meet at Labour conference
Georgian PM blasts EU for visa ‘blackmail’ as election crackdown looms
The country’s pivot toward Moscow could cost its citizens their ability to travel, according to unconfirmed reports.
Giorgia Meloni is inspiring Britain’s left-wing government
Keir Starmer wants to ape Italy on tackling irregular migration. He should brace for controversy.
US sanctions Georgian officials for undermining democracy
Dozens of government politicians and their families could now face travel bans.
The plan to save European farming
Five things you need to know about a report on the future of farming presented to Commission chief von der Leyen.
The Metsola exception: The European Parliament president and her lobbyist husband
The chamber’s new conflict-of-interest rules don’t apply to its most powerful member.
EU warns Georgia not to ban opposition parties
“All options are on the table” if the bombshell plan goes ahead, the Commission told POLITICO.
Georgia goes ‘North Korea’ with bombshell plan to ban main opposition parties
EU ambitions face new blow as analyst warns the government’s move “would be the end of Georgia’s democracy.”
Georgia on path to Putinism, opposition leader says as ruling party threatens total ban
Tina Bokuchava told POLITICO the EU and U.S. should impose sanctions on the ruling party over human rights breaches.
‘Grotesque’ cheap flying schemes trigger dogfight between airlines and eco-warriors
Wizz Air’s eye-opening announcement ignites debate about rewarding passengers who fly more.
Gaza war casts a shadow over the Olympics
After calls to ban Israel from the Games, Israeli athletes have been met with protests, death threats and abuse.
Don’t bring a plastic bottle to the Olympics — unless you’re Coca-Cola
The Olympics sponsor is facing backlash for boasting about plastic-free drink options while still using millions of plastic bottles.
Georgia claims to have uncovered plot to violently overthrow government
The allegations come amid a growing crackdown ahead of elections in October.
Von der Leyen threads the climate needle to keep her job
It was a love fest on election day. The fights begin after.
UK’s Labour to reintroduce tobacco ban
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill would ban anyone born after January 2009 from buying cigarettes.
Press freedom in Georgia at crisis point, NGOs warn
The South Caucasus country’s EU candidacy has been frozen amid warnings over backsliding on human rights.
Putin critic Kara-Murza goes missing after transfer to prison hospital
The political activist’s health is already compromised after two attempted poisonings, his supporters say.
EU announces Georgia’s accession is ‘stopped’ after anti-West pivot
Tens of millions of euros in financial assistance will also be frozen as part of the decision, according to Brussels’ envoy.
With EU bid stuck, Georgia prays for Euro 2024 victory instead
Amid warnings of backsliding on key reforms, the ruling party is focusing on a different type of goal altogether.
Georgia’s pro-EU parties unite in bid to oust government
New declaration calls on the West to help ensure free and fair elections in wake of “foreign agent” law outcry.
Fortress Hungary has a surprising answer to its population crisis: Migration
Quietly and without much fanfare, Viktor Orbán’s government is allowing more and more guest workers into the country.
Drug-resistant TB leaves EU scrambling for medicines
Vital drugs are either not authorized or are deemed too expensive, as cases rise.
Spanish prime minister’s wife summoned to court over corruption allegations
“What we have here is a mudslinging campaign by the right and the far right,” a government spokesperson said.
Georgia introduces Russian-style crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights
Proposal targets same-sex marriages, changing gender, and erasing public references to the community.
Russia threatens to charge Kasparov under ‘foreign agent’ law
Former world champion is accused of “heading a terrorist society, funding terrorist activity and justifying it publicly,” TASS reports.