Friday, 17 February 2017 09:09
Romanian parliament approves anti-corruption referendum
Following further pressure from public protests, Romania’s parliament has agreed to hold a referendum on fighting corruption. An estimated 70,000 people took to the streets last Sunday, the thirteenth consecutive night of anti-government demonstrations. They have…
Friday, 17 February 2017 09:07
Russia denies breaking treaty after alleged missile deployment
Russia has denied violating a Cold War missiles treaty, following accusations by unnamed officials in President Trump's administration that Russia had deployed a banned cruise missile. A Kremlin spokesperson said on Wednesday that Russia continued to…
Friday, 10 February 2017 10:43
Europe in 2017
The year 2017 could well be the hardest for Europe since WWII. The new US administration is likely to accept Crimea as a Russian territory if it gets enough in return. At least a cancellation of…
Friday, 10 February 2017 10:41
Diplomats in uncharted waters in USA
European diplomats in Washington are relying on ‘strategic patience’ while they try to chart a new course with the White House. Ambassadors, academics and others have personally invested in a strong relationship between the EU and…
Friday, 03 February 2017 09:15
C of E report on same-sex marriage
A new report by the House of Bishops has said that the Church of England should adopt a ‘fresh tone and culture of welcome and support’ for gay people, but that there was little support for…
Friday, 03 February 2017 09:12
Romania: protests over freeing corrupt officials
Romania's new leadership is facing growing pressure after some 200,000 people took to the streets on Wednesday, over a government decree to free dozens of officials jailed for corruption. The president said he would challenge it…