The unanimity trap: what is the EU veto and why is it so hard to reform?
The veto right allows member states to block Council decisions in areas where treaties require unanimity instead of…
UK populist Reform party attracts latest Conservative defector
LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) – Britain’s populist Reform UK party won another defector from the country’s once dominant…
As Bangladesh vote nears, Yunus hands over economy on surer footing
Bangladesh turmoil Economic wins offset by political turmoil; debt and export issues linger Muhammad Yunus’ interim government has largely…
Britain should seek closer alignment with EU single market, Starmer says
LONDON, Jan 4 (Reuters) – Britain should seek closer alignment with the European single market on an “issue-by-issue”…
The elections that will shape Europe in 2026
2025 proved to be a pivotal year for high-stakes elections across the European Union. Romania found itself at…
What will it take for UK to rejoin customs union after rebel Labour MPs back Commons Brexit vote?
MPs have backed proposals to create a new UK-EU customs union, raising the question of whether a key…
Bromley businesses back Your Bromley – London Borough of Bromley
Businesses in Bromley Town Centre have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a third term for Your Bromley Business…
Stung by high costs, Dutch board ‘shopbus’ to cheaper Germany
Dutch shoppers feel the pinch – Copyright AFP NICOLAS TUCAT Richard CARTER, Stéphanie HAMEL Marleen Naipal scoops up…
Australia’s favourite authors share their favourite books of the 21st century
The first 25 years of this century have seen millions of books published worldwide. Of these, many have…
Moldovans to vote in critical parliamentary election fraught with Russian interference claims
CHISINAU, Moldova — Moldovans head to the polls Sunday to cast ballots in a tense parliamentary election fraught with claims…