Cyprus blocks trade deal over Halloumi cheese – EU explained
The parliament in Cyprus has not ratified the Ceta agreement between the EU and Canada. The Cypriot Halloumi cheese is not adequately protected. The new[…]
Italy increases soldiers on the border with Slovenia – European Politics explained
In view of increasing migration flows from Slovenia to Italy, the Italian government has announced that it will send an additional contingent of soldiers to[…]
Portugal misses recycling target – Waste policy has failed – European Politics explained
There is not enough recycling, but there are villages where dumps pollute the air. Citizens‘ initiatives are fighting against imports of waste into Portugal. Portugal[…]
Gas dispute in the Mediterranean: the escalation takes a break – European Politics explained
Turkey is giving in and announces that it will initially forego research trips in Greek waters. However, this does not solve the complicated conflict. There[…]
Sweden: Health Department as a sect? Or as the leader of the herd? – European Politics explained
Scientists criticize the „special way“ Björn Olsen, professor of infectious diseases at the University of Uppsala, criticized in the current edition of the „Summer Narration“[…]
Poland, Lithuania and Ukraine want to work more closely together – European Politics explained
The Lublin Triangle is intended to strengthen relations with each other, with the EU and NATO. The focus is on security and economic issues –[…]
Lithuania, Latvia and Belarus – how neighbors became strangers – European Politics explained
There are three countries that have developed their own dynamic – for example in Aachen or Basel. Not so the region between Lithuania, Latvia and[…]
Confusing diversity: travel restrictions in the EU – EU explained
Germany wants compulsory tests, Sweden lets everyone in. Travel rules in the EU are confusingly diverse. Where are the risk areas and who defines them?[…]
Turkey yes, Belgium no – How sensible is the division into risk areas? – European Politics explained
The List of risk areas is not particularly transparent. It is obviously also a political decision. For example, there is travel advice for Catalonia, but[…]
European Union imposes sanctions on hackers – EU explained
Hackers have caused significant financial damage in the EU. Russia and China are often assumed to be the masterminds. The EU has now imposed sanctions[…]