EU Unveils Proposal to Cap Natural-Gas Prices
The European Union recently unveiled its long-awaited proposal to cap natural-gas prices in an effort to increase competition and reduce costs for consumers. The...
French McKinsey Probe Widens to Include Elections
The French McKinsey Probe is an ongoing investigation into the consulting firm McKinsey & Company in France. The probe initially began due to allegations...
EU Signs Off on $19 Billion in Funding for Ukraine
On December 17, 2020, the European Union (EU) announced the approval of a $19 billion package of financial assistance to Ukraine. This financial aid...
EU Seeks to Unblock Russian Fertilizers Transit
In recent months, the European Union (EU) has been actively working to unblock the Russian fertilizer transit dispute. This dispute has been ongoing since...
French Unions Vow to Fight Increase in Retirement Age
In France, union leaders have come together to rally against the latest retirement age increase put forth by President Emmanuel Macron. This move is...
Vatican Reopens Case of Missing Girl From 1983
The Vatican has recently reopened a case that dates all the way back to 1983 - the disappearance of a 15-year-old girl in Rome....
How Europe Escaped a Looming Energy Crisis
The risk of an energy crisis happening in Europe has been on the minds of many and was, indeed, a very real risk only...
EU Seeks to Counter U.S. Clean-Tech Subsidies
The European Union (EU) has been a strong advocate of renewable energy sources throughout the world. In order to increase its global market competitiveness,...
Embattled German Defense Minister Resigns
On May 13, 2021, Ursula von der Leyen, Germany's recently appointed defense minister, resigned amid allegations of financial impropriety. Von der Leyen was the...
Germany, France Back EU Push to Counter U.S. Subsidies
The European Union (EU) has recently joined forces with Germany and France to push back against U.S. subsidies, which they believe are causing unfair...
