Slovak culture minister blames sexual minorities for Europe’s low fertility – POLITICO

Slovak culture minister blames sexual minorities for Europe’s low fertility – POLITICO

Homophobic speech is not outlawed in Slovakia, unlike racist and anti-Semitic comments. “Support for racism and anti-Semitism has no place in Europe in 2024. We know where such tendencies have led in the past. We call on Minister Šimkovičová to resign immediately,” Weisenbacher said. Slovakia was shaken by the murder of two gay men outside … Read more

SVK vs ROM Live Football Streaming For UEFA Euro 2024 Match: How to Watch Slovakia vs Romania Coverage on TV And Online

SVK vs ROM Live Football Streaming For UEFA Euro 2024 Match: How to Watch Slovakia vs Romania Coverage on TV And Online

Last Updated: June 25, 2024, 21:30 IST Check out the live streaming details for Slovakia and Romania UEFA Euro 2024 match to be played at Frankfurt Arena in Germany. Check out the live streaming details for Slovakia and Romania UEFA Euro 2024 match to be played at Frankfurt Arena in Germany. Following their stunning win … Read more

Slovakia files criminal complaint against ex-PM for giving Ukraine fighter jets – POLITICO

Slovakia files criminal complaint against ex-PM for giving Ukraine fighter jets – POLITICO

“These two gentlemen managed to disarm Slovakia better than any other enemy,” Melicher said. “I am convinced that Jaroslav Naď betrayed Slovakia, his homeland.” Heger, who served as prime minister from 2021-2023, and Naď, who was defense minister between 2020 and 2023, are suspected of committing sabotage, abusing the powers of public officials and breach … Read more

France’s next government will have to tussle with EU’s spending police – POLITICO

France’s next government will have to tussle with EU’s spending police – POLITICO

In the past, the EU executive has let the bloc’s second-largest economy off the hook, even when its spending burst past the limits. But as populist governments across the Continent pull at the fabric of the European establishment and more fiscally disciplined governments accuse the Commission of turning a blind eye, things are changing. “Increased … Read more

Man assaults Danish PM Mette Frederiksen on Copenhagen street – POLITICO

Man assaults Danish PM Mette Frederiksen on Copenhagen street – POLITICO

A man has assaulted and beaten Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on a street in Copenhagen, Danish broadcaster TV2 reported.  The assailant has been arrested, according to reports, which also said the Social Democrat leader was “shocked” by the incident.  It comes two days before Danes head to the polls in the EU election.  Violence … Read more

Mega voting weekend to pick next EU Parliament begins — live updates – POLITICO

Mega voting weekend to pick next EU Parliament begins — live updates – POLITICO

The European Parliament election is here! Voters will go to the polls from Thursday to Sunday in all 27 EU member states and choose 720 members of the European Parliament. And then things get really interesting, thanks to the race for the bloc’s top jobs. To get you up to speed, we have an EU … Read more

Gen Z ready to take the reins in Europe – POLITICO

Gen Z ready to take the reins in Europe – POLITICO

With 200,000 followers on TikTok and 44,000 on Instagram, the part-time influencer shares snippets of her private life, from a second-hand clothing haul to videos in which she explains the workings of the Brussels labyrinth to her followers. French liberal candidate Shannon Seban (28), part of the pro-Macron election list Besoin d’Europe (A Need For … Read more

Europe’s alarming descent into extreme political acrimony and violence – POLITICO

Europe’s alarming descent into extreme political acrimony and violence – POLITICO

As these assassinations unfolded, some reassured themselves by arguing they were the bloody handiwork of crackpots and wackos. “There are more kinds of fools than one can guard against,” remarks a character in Joseph Conrad’s period-set novel, “The Secret Agent.” Today, it’s similarly hard not to categorize the 71-year-old Cintula — the politically fluid, sometimes … Read more

Slovak government targets media again after Fico shooting – POLITICO

Slovak government targets media again after Fico shooting – POLITICO

The ruling coalition has been critical of Slovakia’s media since taking power, and is currently transforming the country’s public service RTVS broadcaster into a state institution under greater government control after Fico declared its coverage “insufficiently objective.” Government officials also boycotted any form of communication with daily newspapers Sme and Dennik N, news site Aktuality, … Read more

Europe’s rapidly rising right – POLITICO

Europe’s rapidly rising right – POLITICO

Meanwhile, hard-right parties are dominating the polls across much of Europe. In France, far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s National Rally is cruising at over 30 percent, far ahead of President Emmanuel Macron’s Renaissance party, according to POLITICO’s Poll of Polls. Across the Rhine, Alternative for Germany, a party under police surveillance for its extremist views, … Read more