EU resurrects banking practice that caused the 2008 financial crisis – POLITICO
In the pre-2008 lending boom, American banks sold their dodgiest “subprime” loans to investors around the world. When…
Nicușor Dan starts nightmare new job as president of Romania – POLITICO
“Dan’s analytical approach could prove valuable in these complex negotiations at a time when eastern Europe is becoming…
Haltungskennzeichnung jetzt: Zivilgesellschaft fordert Klartext bei Tierprodukten – OTS.at
Haltungskennzeichnung jetzt: Zivilgesellschaft fordert Klartext bei Tierprodukten OTS.atTierisch absurd – Freiwillig? “Wir fordern verpflichtende Kennzeichnung” HeuteAngebundene Kühe, kupierte Ringelschwänze: Ringen…
Russia bans ‘undesirable’ Amnesty International – POLITICO
Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, Amnesty — which says it campaigns for human…
European Parliament cracks down on lobbyists in effort to stop corruption – POLITICO
With their official badges, lobbyists could previously enter the Parliament’s premises as they pleased, but now they’ll have…
Brussels takes aim at those cashing in on broken European markets – POLITICO
The trouble is, the finance industry makes money from the practice. Governments, heavily lobbied by asset managers, insurers,…
Slovakia adopts Russian-style law targeting NGOs – POLITICO
NGOs, such as Via Iuris or Peace for Ukraine, have dubbed the law as Russian-esque because of its…
Shootings, debt and political paralysis show Brussels is falling apart – POLITICO
De Beukelaer, who attempted to reboot coalition negotiations last month, is scathing. In all the months since the…
European Parliament flinches at factory farming reality – POLITICO
The exhibition was co-hosted by Luxembourgish Green MEP Tilly Metz and organized by NGOs Animal Law Europe and…
UK spending squeeze leaves anti-terror projects in limbo – POLITICO
In Sri Lanka, the ISF’s project to remove landmines in the region could also be under threat. A…
Belgium wanted a drug shortages bill. It’s not happy with the EU’s plan. – POLITICO
While he acknowledged the act is an “important step forward,” he added that the “proposed funding is insufficient,…
Keir Starmer’s aid cuts threaten to undermine UK climate mission – POLITICO
A full week on, the government is unable to say what impact the cut would have on international…