by Eleonore Para
Death of Jean-Marie Le Pen, figure of the French far right
Jean-Marie Le Pen died on January 7 in Garches (Hauts-de-Seine) at the age of 96. Here, we look back over almost seven decades of political…
by Editorial Staff
Green light for the “von der Leyen II” Commission
The European Parliament has narrowly approved Ursula von der Leyen’s new College of Commissioners with 370 votes in favor, 282 against, and 36 abstentions, just…
by Editorial Staff
The Polish EU Council Presidency aims at making Europe more secure in seven policy area
The motto “Security, Europe” comes at a time when the EU is facing several challenges at the international level linked to the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine and Donald Trump’s Republican-backed US administration’s new rise to power.
by Editorial Staff
Former polish Prime minister elected as president of Ecr party
Mateusz Morawiecki, former Polish prime minister, has been elected president of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) party, succeeding Giorgia Meloni. In his inaugural remarks,…
by Editorial Staff
Effects on EU-US trade relations of a universal tariff on imports into the US
In its first term as President Trump has proposed imposing a universal tariff of 10–20% on all imports into the U.S., alongside tariffs of 25% on Chinese and Mexican goods. These measures could significantly impact EU sectors heavily reliant on U.S. exports, such as cars and chemicals.
by Eleonore Para
France, François Bayrou appointed Prime Minister: his background, the challenges ahead
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou Prime Minister on December 13, 2024, and tasked him with forming a Government. Michel Barnier, Prime Minister since…
