Image by Zorro2212 The pressure on the Polish government is increasing over the laws recently passed by the Polish lower house of parliament which would change the selection procedures for the nation’s top courts. Prime Minister Beata Szydlo gave a public speech today on television today in which she defended…
Image by Cjs2111 The European Union threatened Poland today, demanding recently passed changes to the judiciary selection process be halted within one week or face further sanctions, or worse, from Brussels. The laws would place selection of the judiciary under the realm of parliament and the justice minister, instead of…
The European Union, keen to facilitate Ukraine’s move towards the West, has authorized another three years of tariff-free imports for agriculture and other products. The measure was seen as a reward for reforms already incorporated and as a carrot for Ukraine to do more. The IMF has also been pushing…
Image by Jeff Ooi Hungary has fought back against the agenda of agitator George Soros and the ‘progressive’ agenda in the Eastern European country. Recently, Prime Minister Viktor Orban backed a media campaign stating Soros would ‘not get the last laugh.’ The EU has condemned the campaign signs as being…
Image by Lantuszka Demonstrations raged across multiple cities in Poland as the opposition protested against recent legislation approved by the Polish parliament that many see as reducing judicial independence in the Eastern European country. The European Union has also voiced its displeasure at the new bill which should be signed…
Poland Passes Law Giving Parliament Control Of Judicial Nominations.
EU Takes Legal Action Against Hungary Over Education Law.
After the Moldovan, Georgian, and Ukrainian parliaments recently wrote to the European Parliament obtain guidance on the timeline for EU membership, it seems Brussels has some simple advice for the former Soviet republics–reform first. “The three have signed association agreements with the EU, but it is unclear when and if…
Image by Guillaume70 If you visit Croatia, you will notice the EU is very involved in the country. Signs for projects funded by EU wealth are frequently seen on the highways. Wind farms are everywhere, undoubtably subsidized by Brussels. So it is no surprise that Croatia is serious about joining…