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French diplomacy in Bucharest: would it be on “autopilot”?

Modeste Schwartz January 2, 2018

By Modeste Scwhartz. Romania - The lack of talent of the French, especially their diplomats, in foreign languages is already a classic theme of jokes in Central Europe. This finding is all the more bitter as it contrasts with the galloping Anglophony…

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Hungary to veto EC’s “unprecedented and astounding” article 7 procedure against Poland

The Editorial Board December 23, 2017

Article originally published on Hungary Today. Hungary - The European Commission’s decision to launch Article 7.1 procedure against Poland over its judicial reforms is “unprecedented and astounding”, Zsolt Semjén, Hungary’s deputy prime minister said, adding that Hungary may veto it. The decision seriously…

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How the new Austrian government might change Europe

Ferenc Almássy December 17, 2017

By Ferenc Almássy. Austria - Two months after the parliamentary elections, the negotiations are successful and a government has been formed. The coalition government between the ÖVP conservatives and the FPÖ national-liberals could have far-reaching consequences for politics in Europe. It took…

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“A betrayal? Why not, but let us know!”

Modeste Schwartz December 13, 2017

By Modeste Schwartz. Romania - If I borrow the title of this article – adapting it slightly – from one of the more famous quotes of the brilliant Wallachian playwright Ion Luca Caragiale, it is because, lately, even for the most informed observer…

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How the European spruce bark beetle destroys the the Białowieża forest in Poland with the support of environmentalists and of the European Commission

Olivier Bault December 12, 2017

By Olivier Bault. Article originally published in French on Réinformation TV. The European spruce bark beetle is a beetle that colonizes the spruce forests, a very common tree in the beautiful forest of Białowieża, North-East Poland. Ecologists consider it a primeval forest…

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China and Central Europe: Solving the 16+1 puzzle

Gábor Tóth December 1, 2017

By Gábor Tóth, President of Gateway to Europe V4 - China Association. Hungary, Budapest - For two days, Budapest became the center of attention in Europe, as the prime minister of China visited the Hungarian capital for the 16+1 summit. Numerous articles…

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2017 Eastern Partnership Summit: “Stronger together”

The Editorial Board November 27, 2017

Belgium, Brussels - The 5th Eastern Partnership Summit took place on Friday, November 24, in Brussels. It was a moment to look at the achievements of the last two years in the EU's relationships with its six Eastern partners, and to look…

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Sanction procedure initiated against Poland: the EU in crisis

The Editorial Board November 17, 2017

European Union - On Wednesday, November 15, the European Parliament adopted a resolution which is the first stage of a sanction procedure against Poland. But there are many voices against this vote, which diverts the powers of the EU institutions for political…

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Open letter from Marek Jurek to Frans Timmermans: Anticipating the European Council’s actions and taking over its powers is abuse and a usurpation of power

The Editorial Board November 14, 2017

European Union - On Wednesday 15 morning, there will be a debate about Poland at the European Parliament. Marek Jurek, a Polish MEP and former speaker of the Sejm, has sent the letter below, before the debate, to Frans Timmermans, First Vice-President…

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Poland: Fake News, massive patriotism and a new dawn

Ferenc Almássy November 13, 2017

By Ferenc Almássy. Poland, Warsaw - On November 11, 2017, tens of thousands of people marched in Warsaw during the Independence march, organized annually by a nationalist association, and which had as slogan for this year "We want God". The liberal left-wing…

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Will Johannis ride the “fight against corruption” to its death?

Modeste Schwartz November 8, 2017

By Modeste Schwartz. Romania - Henceforth sheltered – thanks to the cold – from the competition of country picnics and outdoor barbecues, the Soros galaxy of Romania and other “civil societies” duly infiltrated by the “secret” services can now resume their revolutionary…

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“They will be no mosques in Hungary” said a Hungarian Fidesz MP

The Editorial Board November 6, 2017

Hungary - Hungarian Fidesz MP Gergely Gulyás declared that "there will be no mosques in Hungary", and argued that "from the perspective of our own security, mosques would have a negative impact." Bayer Zsolt, the sulphurous political TV show host and well-known…