China extends visa-free policy to 9 more countries — including South Korea

China extends visa-free policy to 9 more countries — including South Korea

From Friday, citizens of nine more countries can enter China without needing a visa to visit. Holders of ordinary passports from eight countries in Europe — Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco and Liechtenstein — as well as South Korea can visit for business or leisure purposes for up to 15 days without needing … Read more

EU reaction to US election 2024

EU reaction to US election 2024

Donald Trump (L), President of the USA, and Emmanuel Macron, President of France, join hands during the final press conference of the G7 Summit on 26 August 2019, in Biarritz, France. NurPhoto | NurPhoto | Getty Images European officials have been quick to congratulate Donald Trump after he defeated his Democratic rival Kamala Harris to … Read more

Moldovans head to polls in major test for EU future – POLITICO

Moldovans head to polls in major test for EU future – POLITICO

Speaking to POLITICO, Olga Rosca, an adviser to President Sandu, said that authorities had stepped up efforts to avoid a repeat of the same tactics. “Authorities, working tirelessly, have implemented a dual approach — dismantling the network and discouraging potential participants,” she said. “All resources have been mobilized — from law enforcement efforts to public … Read more

Europe prepares for ‘America First’ push no matter who wins U.S. election

Europe prepares for ‘America First’ push no matter who wins U.S. election

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are shown on screen during a debate watch party at the Cameo Art House Theatre in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on Sept. 10, 2024. Allison Joyce | Bloomberg | Getty Images European politicians and policymakers are busy preparing for more American protectionism regardless of who emerges as … Read more

We’ll talk to whoever we want – POLITICO

We’ll talk to whoever we want – POLITICO

However, Szijjártó continued to promote the policy in his keynote speech on Thursday, addressing the conference audience in Russian. In his 14-minute speech, Szijjártó did not mention Ukraine once, nor did he speak specifically about the war — saying only that “Europe and Hungary are facing one of the most serious conflicts since World War … Read more

No matter who wins Tuesday, Europe has already lost – POLITICO

No matter who wins Tuesday, Europe has already lost – POLITICO

So long, America! It’s been real. As U.S. voters choose a new president, Europeans are anxiously waiting to see if the victor will be Donald Trump — a nightmare for many — or Kamala Harris, who’s seen as much better for the transatlantic relationship. Here’s a tip from a lifelong Euro-American: Worry less about the … Read more

On Sunday, she won Lithuania’s election. Now, she’s not sure she wants the job. – POLITICO

On Sunday, she won Lithuania’s election. Now, she’s not sure she wants the job. – POLITICO

Local media reported that health problems could be behind the party leader’s decision. Although it there were question marks from the beginning of the Lithuanian election campaign of whether she would take on the role, Blinkevičiūtė confirmed in the run-up Sunday’s run-off election that she would become the prime minister.  However, after the results of … Read more

Orbán congratulates Georgia on not ‘becoming a second Ukraine’ – POLITICO

Orbán congratulates Georgia on not ‘becoming a second Ukraine’ – POLITICO

He added: “I also want to congratulate the Georgian government on that while enforcing pro-European politics, you didn’t allow becoming a second Ukraine. We greatly value the PM’s devotion to this idea, and I’m confident Georgia will be well-suited to join the EU by the end of this decade.” Orbán was echoing Georgian Dream’s preelection … Read more

Uncertainty grips Georgia as opposition street protests end in anticlimax — for now – POLITICO

Uncertainty grips Georgia as opposition street protests end in anticlimax — for now – POLITICO

“Georgia is a conservative, Christian and pro-Europe state. Instead of useless lecturing, they need our support on their European path,” Orbán said in a post on X. Georgia’s EU membership application was frozen earlier this year amid warnings of backsliding on human rights and repression after Georgian Dream pushed through a divisive package of Russian-style … Read more

Lithuania’s top diplomat Landsbergis to step away from politics after election defeat – POLITICO

Lithuania’s top diplomat Landsbergis to step away from politics after election defeat – POLITICO

Landsbergis, who has been Lithuania’s foreign minister since December 2020, has vocally supported Ukraine’s resistance against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion. Lithuania’s opposition Social Democratic Party (LSDP) won parliamentary elections Sunday, pushing out Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė and her incumbent Homeland Union — Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD). The center-left LSDP secured a decisive 52-seat … Read more