Tag: European Parliament
The clocks will be moved forward because summer time starts on Sunday, March 26
Switching to summer time and back to winter time is a uniform practice in the European Union. The clocks are changed in all Member States at the same time on the same day. Adjusting the clocks at the same time is important, for example, in international rail and air traffic. Early Sunday morning was chosen […]
Magpie: Finland is not ready to return to the EU’s ban on combustion engine vehicles
“If the result achieved through negotiations is allowed to differ from one side, it will also differ from the other parties. For this reason, the compromises reached should not be revisited. It paralyzes EU decision-making and makes it unpredictable,” he said comment For YLE on Monday. Germany, Bulgaria, Italy and Poland have formed a minority […]
The EU extends the travel agreement to Kosovo
If approved by the European Parliament, residents of the disputed province would be able to enter the bloc freely for up to 90 days The European Council has adopted a measure to give Kosovo passport holders the freedom to enter the EU without a visa for up to 90 days. The move comes as Brussels […]
Iranian FM warns of reprisals over the EU’s blacklisted Revolutionary Guard
TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) — Iran’s foreign minister said on Sunday that any retaliatory measures, including a withdrawal of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), from Iran will be possible if Europe does not change its anti-Tehran positions. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made this in an interview with the official parliamentary news agency ICANA, in response to a question […]
The EU Parliament demands that the Iranian Guard be designated as a terrorist group
Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been accused of cracking down on protests at home and supplying drones to Russia The European Parliament on Wednesday called on the EU and its member states to officially designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. The call was included in an amendment […]
The EU Parliament demands that the Iranian Guard be designated a terrorist group
Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been accused of cracking down on protests at home and supplying drones to Russia The European Parliament on Wednesday called on the EU and its member states to officially designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. The call was included in an amendment […]
Live: EU agrees fresh sanctions against Russia over war in Ukraine
The EU on Thursday agreed a fresh round of sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, after complaints from hawkish eastern European leaders that some countries were trying to water them down. Diplomats said a compromise deal – thought to include targeting some 200 individuals – was reached on the sidelines of a leaders […]
The Finnish MEPs were shocked by the European Parliament’s corruption scandal
According to him, the Parliament has long been aware of inappropriate foreign attempts to influence certain legislators, but the scandal has done something about it that can no longer be ignored. – Parliament must take up the issue and not leave it aside, he emphasized. Hautala said that MEPs are obliged to disclose their business […]
Official: Bulgaria and Romania outside Schengen, Croatia is included
Croatia has received approval to join Schengen from January 1, 2023, Croatian officials said, quoted by Reuters. However, Bulgaria and Romania remain outside the Schengen area, it became known from a statement by EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson.” The final step is complete! The Council’s decision has been adopted – it is now officially […]
WC Round-Up: Denmark issues well-timed threat to pull out of FIFA ahead of European Parliament’s strong condemnation of world body
The DBU football association shocked a lot of people around the world on Wednesday with a statement announcing that it is considering withdrawing from FIFA. “It is not a decision that has been made now. We have been aware of this for a long time. We have been discussing it in the Nordics since August,” […]
Catalonia declared independence 5 years ago
Faced with this Spanish reaction, the Catalan government of Carles Puigdemont found no other option than to declare the independence of Catalonia, for which the people had voted. The declaration of independence was unanimously approved by the Catalan Parliament and has now been declared historically. More than 70 countries expressed their views on the issue, […]
5 years ago, Catalonia declared its independence
Faced with this Spanish reaction, the Catalan government of Carles Puigdemont found no other option than to declare the independence of Catalonia, for which the people had voted. The declaration of independence was unanimously approved by the Catalan Parliament and has now been declared historically. More than 70 countries expressed their views on the issue, […]
The clocks will return on Sunday, October 30
Adjusting the clocks at the same time is important, for example, in international rail and air traffic. The clocks are always changed on the last Sunday of March and October. Early Sunday morning was chosen as the least inconvenience, because traffic is at its lowest then. Daylight saving time has been observed in Finland without […]
Meet Rayhan Asat, whose fight for his brother became a fight for Uighurs
Peking [China]October 23 (ANI): Rayhan Asat, who started his fight for his brother in captivity, is now a leading figure in the campaign against Chinese genocide in Xinjiang, an American media publication reported. Rayhan Asat, who belongs to the Uyghur community, grew up in Xinjiang with his brother. But while pursuing her passion by graduating […]
Don’t let gas stocks fall low this winter, official warns Europe
PARIS, France: If EU countries empty their natural gas tanks in the coming winter, Europe could face a worse-than-expected energy crisis next year, said Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA). After Russia cut gas supplies in response to Western sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine, European countries have filled storage tanks […]
Apple was forced to change iPhone chargers in the EU due to new regulations
BRUSSELS, Belgium: To comply with new rules aimed at standardizing charging ports for most electronic devices, Apple will have to change chargers for its iPhones sold in the EU starting in fall 2024. The reform, the first of its kind in the world, was passed in the European Parliament this week and confirms an earlier […]
EU foreign policy chief is a ‘spineless coward’: EU lawmaker who cut off her hair in support of Iranian women
By RohitNew Delhi [India]October 5 (ANI): European lawmaker Abir Al Sahlani, who cut off her hair in solidarity with the ongoing protests in Iran, said she wanted to show the women of Iran that they have been heard and have a voice in the European Parliament . The death of 22-year-old girl Mahsa Amini in […]
‘Enough of the mumbling’, EU lawmakers cut her hair in support of Iran’s protests
Brussels [Belgium]October 5 (ANI): A European lawmaker cut off her hair during a debate in parliament to express solidarity with Iranian women amid the ongoing protest in the country, following the death of Mahsa Amini. Speaking to the EU debate in Strasbourg, Swedish politician Abir Al Sahlani said: “We, the people and the citizens of […]
Ex-Polish FM thanks the US for the destruction of the Russian gas pipeline
Moscow has called the events a “terrorist attack” While the United States, Russia and most European governments were reticent to judge who might be behind Monday’s explosion that damaged both Nord Stream pipelines and cut Germany off from Russian gas, former Polish minister and member of the European Parliament Radoslaw Sikorski had no such qualms. […]
Right-wing extremists make gains in EU as Brussels hints at consequences
Right-wing populists continue to win in Europe – a “difficult” scenario for the unelected EU leaders Europe’s far-right won another victory this week when Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and her party, the Brothers of Italy, won large in the country’s general election. It is the first time since 1948, when Italy’s anti-fascist constitution came into force, […]
Suomela: The European Parliament’s labeling of natural gas and nuclear power as green is frustrating
Investments in certain nuclear power plants using the latest technology and natural gas-powered plants can therefore be labeled as sustainable investments according to the EU. Iris SuomelaThe vice president of the Green League described the voting result as “very frustrating” in terms of the climate. The aim of the taxonomy, he reminded, is to ensure […]
The EU’s free trade pact with New Zealand is part of the shift from Russia
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Negotiations on an EU-New Zealand free trade agreement were successfully concluded this week, paving the way for a 30% increase in their flow of goods and services. EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said the agreement sent an important “geopolitical signal” and stressed that the European Union would seek further partnerships. “It’s clear that […]
EU climate ministers agree to halt fossil car sales by 2035
“A big step”Other measures in the climate package aim to strengthen the EU’s trade quota system, establish a social climate fund and increase the targets for CO2 capture in soil and forests. The overall climate targets are also set to increase for the member countries, where Denmark raises its 2030 emissions target from 39 per […]
The Alliance of the Roman Empire would benefit Europe’s Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Boris Johnson wants a political community that encompasses not only the EU but the ancient territory of the Roman Empire The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson has reportedly been so in love with French President Emmanuel Macron’s idea of ​​a “European political community” that includes not only the EU but Eastern Europe […]
Finnish MEPs welcome EU climate package, but call for stronger action
The European Parliament approved key elements of the EU’s new climate package on Wednesday. The Finnish MPs in the Parliamentary Committee on the Environment had mixed views on the compromise agreement reached after long debates between the legislature’s political groups. The positions adopted in plenary call for a reform of emissions trading, carbon taxes and […]
Turkey is further from the EU than it was decades ago von der Leyen
The President of the European Commission says that Ankara has not made any progress? to join the block Today’s Turkey is further from the EU than it was decades ago when it applied to join the bloc, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in an interview published on Tuesday. The Spanish news website […]
Finland comments on the possibilities of joining NATO
The country’s president acknowledged that no progress had been made on the issue but expressed hopes for talks with Turkey Negotiations with Turkey on its objections to Finland’s and Sweden’s offer to join NATO are progress, Finnish President Sauli Niinisto told reporters on Tuesday. However, he acknowledged that there was no change in the issues […]
Finland comments on the possibilities of joining NATO
The President acknowledged that there was no change in the issue but expressed satisfaction that his country is talking about blocking Turkey Negotiations with Turkey on its objections to Finland’s and Sweden’s offer to join NATO are a step in themselves, Finnish President Sauli Niinisto told reporters on Tuesday. However, he acknowledged that there was […]
Farewell to the era
The easy explanation is that we gradually released from these roles and doctrines. The end of the YYA agreement with the Soviet Union and accession to the EU were crucial milestones, while NATO membership is a confirmation of this path. From 1956 to 1991, I lived and worked in Finland, which at the time was […]
Passengers are preparing for new airport delays as air traffic increases
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport operator Finavia warns again on Sunday about serious passenger delays. On Friday, some passengers had to queue for an hour for security checks. Congestion is likely to be at its worst in the afternoon, especially between 2pm and 4pm. The security check at Terminal 1 was closed from Sunday morning, so all passengers […]
Saarikko, Orpo, Andersson were re-elected party chairmen; The director of the center demands the dissolution of the Migr
Minister of Economic Affairs Annika SaarikkoSpeakers at the City Center Conference in Lappeenranta on Saturday emphasized the importance of work-based immigration. He received applause by calling for the dissolution of the Migration Agency (Migri), some of whose functions were transferred to a new agency focusing on work-related migration. Saarikko, 38, was re-elected chairman of the […]
Kristersson (M): I do not want to comment on our view of the arms embargo against Turkey
Ulf Kristersson (M) does not want to get involved in how the government handles the negotiations on a Swedish NATO membership: “I do not intend to discuss publicly how the talks go or should go,” says Kristersson in Ekot’s Saturday interview. M, like the other parliamentary parties, has previously demanded that the EU impose an […]
International Round-Up: Refugees are struggling to find work in Denmark, but are doing better in Norway and Sweden
Refugees in Denmark may face a harder time when it comes to finding work, at least compared to those in neighboring countries, according to a new report by the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research. The study, which examined how Nordic integration policy affects refugees’ entry into the […]
Right now: The European Parliament is voting on new climate laws
The European Parliament today voted against the plans to change emission rights. Later today, Parliament also votes on a controversial proposal on how to sequester carbon dioxide in forests and land, something that affects Sweden, as well as a carbon dioxide tariff on certain imported goods outside the EU. Listen to climate reporter Annika Digréus’ […]
Magazine: Huhtasaari, a MEP from basic Finns, does not intend to run in the re-election
MEP Laura Huhtasaari (The Finn) has announced that he does not intend to run in the next European Parliament elections in June 2024, says the People of Satakunta. "I want to live permanently in Finland with my mother and family," he explained. Huhtasaari, who has become known in Finnish politics as a Eurosceptic, currently lives […]
NATO is spending $ 8 billion on military support for Ukraine, and it gives more: Stoltenberg
And we see the importance of further strengthening our support for Ukraine, “Stoltenberg said at a joint press conference in Brussels with the President of the European Parliament. Roberta Metsola. To demonstrate the unity of the European Union and NATO, Mr Stoltenberg was invited for the first time to meet with members of the Conference […]
Xinhua World News Summary at 0030 GMT, April 29
BRUSSELS – Finland’s and Sweden’s applications to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will be processed quickly if the Scandinavian countries choose to do so, said the military alliance’s secretary general Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday. “If they decide to apply, Finland and Sweden will be welcomed with open arms to NATO. Finland and Sweden […]
Finnish leaders wish Macron victory in French presidential election
Finland’s political leaders have welcomed Emmanuel Macronvictory from the far right Marine Le Pen In the French presidential election on Sunday night. Tweet in French, President of Finland Sauli Niinistö wrote that relations between Finland and France are "excellent". "I am convinced that our bilateral, European and international cooperation will continue to deepen in the […]
The government supports the Commission’s proposal for an information law
On 23 February 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on harmonized rules for fair access to and use of information, the so-called EU information law. It is part of the Commission’s 2020 information strategy and aims to promote an information-driven single market in […]
Summary: Ten years of the European Citizens’ Initiative – Empowering citizens in the EU?
“The European Citizens’ Initiative is a great opportunity to bring more democracy to the EU. At present, 16 initiatives are open for signature, making it a very active time for democratic participation in the EU, “says Daniela VancicEuropean Program Manager for Democracy International, responsible for the European Citizens’ Initiative. The large number of current open […]
A veteran center politician launches anti-NATO party leadership
A long-time performer on the Finnish political scene, Paavo Väyrynen (Cen) says he will take over the chairmanship of the Center Congress’s summer congress in Lappeenranta with the aim of sparking a debate on the party’s foreign and security policy position – especially NATO membership. Väyrynen, 75, a member of the Lapland County Council and […]
The clocks will be moved to daylight saving time next Sunday
Attempts are being made to end the summer time arrangements In 2018, the European Commission proposed that semi-annual watch transfers be phased out across Europe. Member States would be free to decide at national level how long they want to introduce it on a permanent basis. Finland defined its preliminary position on the proposal as […]
President Zelensky speaks in the Folketing
Since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has spoken to many parliaments around the world. And now it’s Denmark’s turn – on March 29. “The president will provide a briefing on the situation in Ukraine and thank the Danish people for the support that has been shown to his country,” the […]
Right now: Zelenskyj is speaking to the Swedish Parliament
Today, one month after the outbreak of the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the Swedish parliament. The speech is scheduled for 10.55, takes place on a video link and is translated into both English and Swedish. Zelensky has previously spoken to the European Parliament and the US Congress, among others, and will also […]
Basic Finns downplay relations with Putin’s friendly partners in the EU Parliament
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, former Finnish prime ministers Esko Aho (Cen), Paavo Lipponen (SDP) and the former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder They have been heavily criticized for cooperating with the Putin regime. The greatest sympathy and even admiration for the President of Russia Vladimir Putin however, comes from the populist right as well as the […]
EU environment ministers meet in Brussels to discuss the Fit for 55 package
Environment ministers will hold a policy debate on the parts of the Fit for 55 package that are the responsibility of the Environment Council (the Emissions Trading Directive and its amendment for aviation, the Effort Sharing Regulation, the LULUCF Regulation, the Regulation on CO2 standards). passenger cars and vans and the regulation establishing a social […]
The EU will pay the first tranche of EUR 300 million to Ukraine
This is the first tranche of the first € 600 million tranche of Ukraine’s new € 1.2 billion emergency aid program. An additional payment of EUR 300 million is expected next week. The program is a concrete demonstration of the EU’s unwavering support for Ukraine, the statement reads. “Disbursements have been accelerated to improve Ukraine’s […]
The insecurity of the Taliban is leading to bids for Afghan rights agencies in exile
From his office in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar, Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has appointed ministers to Afghanistan’s de facto government, governors of the 34 provinces and even a chief justice by “decree” that does not require the approval of a legislator. body. However, there is a national institution whose fate Akhundzada has […]
The European Parliament condemns Russia, commits itself to NATO
The resolution calls for restrictions on Russian oil and gas, and increased arms flows to Ukraine The European Union’s parliament on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly for a resolution condemning Russia’s military offensive against Ukraine and calling for restrictions on Russian energy imports. However, a minority of MEPs voted against the resolution, as it contains explicit commitments […]
How to help Ukraine in Denmark
On Thursday, Denmark promised to increase its contribution to NATO forces by sending about 200 soldiers to Estonia along with two F-16 fighter jets to the police in Polish airspace. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also announced that preparations will be made to receive Ukrainian refugees while humanitarian aid is sent to Ukraine and its border […]
Jaishankar shares a “national atmosphere” with Indian society in Munich
Munich [Germany]February 20 (ANI): Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar expressed his delight at meeting with the Indian community in Munich on Sunday morning, saying their feelings for the country were so “heartwarming”. The Foreign Minister also shared the “confident national mood” with members of society and emphasized the strong momentum in relations between India and […]
Jaishankar holds bilateral meetings with ministers from Europe, Asia and Germany
Munich [Germany]February 19 (ANI): Foreign Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a series of meetings with ministers from Europe, Asia and other parts of the world during his visit to Germany. Jaishankar is in Munich to attend a security conference. He holds bilateral meetings with foreign ministers and other delegates who would attend the conference. In […]
Europe announces plan to stop Asian dependence on land
BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Union has announced a $ 48 billion plan, known as the “Chips Act”, which will allow Europe to become a major semiconductor manufacturer and reduce its dependence on Asia. Semiconductor chips help power everything from cars to hospital fans and game consoles. As the shortage of natural gas and Europe’s dependence […]
Halla-aho to chair the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs
Purra added that he does not expect any member of the group to oppose the appointment at a meeting on Thursday. Halla-aho handed over the reins of the populist right-wing opposition party in August 2021, leading them from 2017 onwards. She served as a Member of the European Parliament from 2014 to 2019. Purra enthusiastically […]
Progressive health ministers adopt a declaration promoting quality health care for all Europeans
Notification – The future of healthcare in Europe: eliminating inequalities and improving the quality of life for all cannot be expected – is a plan for an EU where all citizens benefit from the wonders of the best care and medicines, not just those who can afford to pay. Ministers from Sweden, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, […]
Basic Finnish Halla-aho to chair the Foreign Affairs Committee
Member of Parliament and former leader of the Perussuomalainen party Jussi Halla-aho is set to replace Mika Niikko as chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs. Chairman of the Finnish Party Riikka Purra confirmed the news to Yle as the first news of Helsingin Sanomat. "The official decision will, of course, be made at […]
Macron flies to Moscow and claims that his diplomacy will end the Ukraine crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday downplayed the likelihood of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, saying in a newspaper interview that the gathering of Russian forces at Ukrainian borders is likely part of a broader Kremlin strategy to secure Western concessions rather than a prelude to a full-scale offensive. “The geopolitical goal for Russia today […]
Macron’s call for EU talks with the Kremlin is making European allies nervous
French President Emmanuel Macron’s call on the EU to continue its own talks with the Kremlin raises fears of a split that is developing in the Western world’s response to the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. Macron has previously struggled to convince its EU partners of the need for Europe to take regional […]
Finland and the EU condemned the blasphemy of a Pakistani man to death
In particular, on January 6 this year, Bhatti was sentenced to death under section 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code, although the convict claims to be innocent. Both Finland and the European Parliament condemned the death sentence and expressed concern that the sentence was justified and fair after the convict had spent 10 years in […]
Roberta Metsola was elected EP chairperson on her birthday
Defender of people with traditional sexual orientation, but opposed to abortion. An unwavering fighter for the rule of law in his home country Malta, but a much softer stance on similar issues in other EU countries. Proponents of the resettlement of migrants in the European Community and at the same time author of a parliamentary […]
The new President of the European Parliament will be elected on 18 January
David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died Tuesday night at a cancer center in Aviano, Italy, where he was taken to hospital at the end of December for a serious complication of immune system dysfunction. “In accordance with the Rules of Procedure (Rule 20), the first Vice-President of Parliament will hold a provisional presidency […]
David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died at the age of 65
“@EP_President David Sassoli died on 11 January at 1.15 in the CRO in Aviano (PN), Italy, where he was hospitalized. The date and place of the funeral will be announced in the next few hours,” the spokesman said. Roberto Cuillo said. On Twitter, Cuillo said Sassoli, 65, had been in hospital in Italy since Dec. […]
The EU is facing a new Christmas in a pandemic state: EU CEO Omicron variant spikes
“We’re living in a pandemic state again. However, we’re better prepared to fight the virus than ever before. More than 66 percent of Europeans have received two vaccines. And 62 million people already have a booster, which is the best protection available today. Omicron,” Leyen said. . In a speech to the European Parliament, the […]
Digital education for a more inclusive future
As part of its annual EMINENT conference, European Schoolnet brought together education ministers, representatives of the European Parliament and the European Commission, as well as high-level experts from several EU countries to discuss why and how inclusion and digital education should be at the heart of Europe. future policy reforms. Schooling outside COVID-19 The pandemic […]
New book explains why the mainstream right is doomed
? Riding the populist wave? shows how the far right dictates the counter-argument to progressives in areas such as immigration and EU integration? with the result that the mainstream right is now facing an existential crisis. The former EU Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, is a big beast in politics, but his socket last week from […]
Keep your head cool on border issues
When the eastern border is concerned and the opposition demands action, a cold calculation is important The recently aroused interest in Finland’s long eastern border is tragicomic. On the one hand, there is a long historical and deep emotional reserve on the border, and on the other hand, the hair must be lifted that the […]
PES women: Europe must become a zero-tolerance zone for gender-based violence
PES Women and its national affiliates are committed to fighting for a Europe in which everyone, regardless of gender, can live a non-violent life. That is why PES women are launching their latest campaign around the International Day Against Violence against Women today with the slogan “Crossing the border – zero tolerance for gender-based violence”. […]
Genocide: Name, count, stop!
According to official data collected by EIGE, 444 women in 10 EU Member States killed their close partners in 2020.EIGE has released a package to help EU countries gather solid data to prevent such killings. We need a consensus on what counts as feminicide The EIGE package includes a rating system and guidelines for identifying […]
The National Cyber ​​Security Center will be appointed the Finnish National Coordination Center in the EU Cyber ​​Security Network
The new role would improve the Cyber ​​Security Centre’s ability to support Finnish cyber security-based companies and industries. Cooperation with an EU-wide network would strengthen the role of the Cyber ​​Security Center and support the development of the Finnish cyber security industry. The designation is based on the Regulation of the European Parliament and of […]
Local Round-Up: Corona initiatives are being stepped up in the country’s largest municipality
Schools, leisure and day care facilities are still open in the City of Copenhagen, but on Monday the municipality introduced a number of e.g. initiatives for schools in the area. Based on the recommendations of the Danish Agency for Patient Safety, parents are asked to drop off and pick up children outside the school, and […]
Thursday’s papers: Forest Controversy, High Profile Difference, Football Synergy
Forestry has become a key topic of discussion with the decision of the parliamentary committee that Finland should not support the European Commission’s proposal for a climate classification system that creates a list of sustainable economic activities, the afternoon newspaper says. Evening paper (IL). The Finnish government can therefore vote against the EU’s climate law, […]
Finland is voting against EU forest policy due to ambiguities
Finland intends to vote against the EU climate law with concerns about the criteria of the forest management proposal. The law is part of the EU’s classification system, also known as the EU’s taxonomy, which sets out a list of environmentally sustainable economic activities. The Parliament’s Committee of EU Ministers announced that it intends to […]
The EU Council and Parliament agree on a 2022 budget
“Today we have a balanced agreement, which is good news for citizens. Next year’s EU budget will have sufficient resources for our priorities while ensuring adequate financial resources for unforeseen situations. The funding agreed today will support the ongoing recovery and strongly support our climate and digital goals. with the next generation of EU funds […]
Local elections 2021: Left – we want ‘Gentofte games’ to involve expats in society
Morten Løkkegaard Inlet: Gentofte Party: Left Age: 56 Løkkegaard has been a Member of the European Parliament for more than ten years and was a recognized journalist before entering the political sphere. He currently sits on Gentofte Municipal Council. CPH Post sat down with Løkkegaard to hear more about his plans for Gentofte and expats […]
MEPs face Taiwan’s envoy despite risks in China
TAIPEI – When Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu made an unprecedented trip to Brussels on Friday, it remained unclear whether Europe will face repercussions from China to forge closer ties with the autonomous East Asian island that China claims. China has previously imposed sanctions on EU parliamentarians after the EU sanctioned Chinese officials linked to […]
The clocks are going backwards because the Covid crisis is delaying the EU’s decision
In Finland, the clocks will be moved back one hour on Sunday evening, which was to be the last time. In 2019, the European Parliament, by a clear majority of 410 to 192, decided to end the use of summer time permanently from 2021 onwards. The process then moved to the EU Council of Ministers, […]
A choice that has consequences
It is said that the choice of the Finnish aircraft type is the selection of the aircraft that best meets our needs and preferably the most advanced type that can be acquired within a budget of ten billion. In addition, maintenance costs must be included in the calculation. The government justifies the choice by the […]
International Round-Up: Danish minority party SSW tipped to win a seat in the German parliament
The South Schleswig Holstein Electoral Association – a party of Danish and Frisian minorities – can expect to win a seat in the Bundestag, the German parliament, reports ARD. Stefan Seidler, SSW’s leading candidate, would be nominated to sit there, and he wants to “offer Scandinavian solutions in Berlin and thus strengthen the region”, according […]
Finnish Member of the European Parliament: The link between the Czech Prime Minister Pandora will be raised at the meeting
What are Pandora Papers? Pandora papers are a data leak containing nearly 12 million confidential documents from tax haven companies, mostly from 1996-2020. The data comes from 14 companies that sell tax haven services. The information was disclosed to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). Yle’s investigation team MOT is the only Finnish media […]
Finnish MEP: The link between the Czech Prime Minister and Pandora will be raised at a party meeting
What are Pandora Papers? Pandora papers are a data leak containing nearly 12 million confidential documents from tax haven companies, mostly from 1996-2020. The data comes from 14 companies that sell tax haven services. The information was disclosed to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). Yle’s investigation team MOT is the only Finnish media […]
Thorning: Ex-president took me by the thigh
The episode with the French ex-president was during a dinner at the French embassy in Copenhagen, when Valéry Giscard d’Estaing in 2002-2003 was president of the European Convention, which was to draw up a European constitutional treaty. He was in his late 70s at the time. Helle Thorning-Schmidt was in her 30s, a member of […]
Thorning: French ex-president took me on the thigh during dinner
The episode with the French ex-president was during a dinner at the French embassy in Copenhagen, when Valéry Giscard d’Estaing in 2002-2003 was president of the European Convention, which was to draw up a European constitutional treaty. The ex-president was at the time in his late 70s. Helle Thorning-Schmidt was in her 30s, a member […]
Thorning on Kofod: He was punished and may be minister
She is coming out on Monday with the book “The Blonde’s Considerations”, which is about gender, feminism and #MeToo. Here she reflects on Jeppe Kofod’s current ministerial post in the light of the wave that was seriously set in motion in Denmark after a speech by TV host Sofie Linde at the Zulu Comedy Galla […]
Jeppe Kofod hires another special adviser
A special adviser is also popularly known as a spin doctor. Lukas A. Lausen, together with Jeppe Kofod’s other special adviser, Ole Rydahl Svensson, will assist the Minister in government policy work. Lausen previously worked as a political adviser to Jeppe Kofod when he was in the European Parliament. – I look forward to resuming […]
The government will continue to contribute to fences around Europe
In the future, Denmark will continue its contribution to establishing physical barriers around Europe. This is what Minister of Foreign Affairs and Integration Mattias Tesfaye (S) says in interviews with Berlingske and Jyllands-Posten. Earlier in September, the minister was able to tell that the government had decided to sell 15 kilometers of barbed wire fences […]
Finnish politicians criticise the Russian elections
Finnish politicians have closely followed the controversial Russian elections, and Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has expressed concern about the acceptance of candidates and restrictions on the activities of international observers. The three-day election ended on Sunday, and official results show the president Vladimir Putin The United Russia party gets almost half the votes and two-thirds […]
EU € 1.5 billion fuel tax subsidies increase climate impact and overfishing: Report
Report, The air impact and the fishing industry will benefit from EU fuel tax subsidies, which assesses tax subsidies for fossil fuels for the entire EU fishing fleet and includes case studies from France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and the Netherlands, finds that destructive and fuel – consuming fishing vessels benefit most from these false subsidies, […]
‘Unthinkable to continue EU-Australia trade’
Brussels [Belgium]September 20 (ANI / Sputnik): Trade negotiations between the European Union and Australia are likely to collapse due to a lack of confidence after Canberra released a multi-billion dollar defense contract with France, European Affairs Minister Clement Beaune told Politico. Last week, Paris recalled its ambassador from Canberra and Washington, after Australia chose to […]
DF crosses fingers for a fresh start
But now it must be over. Kristian Thulesen Dahl called for a meeting and said that now a line is being drawn in the sand. And Pia Kjærsgaard supported that message. – It should have been knocked down before. But it’s coming now. And I do not bother to complain about what has not happened. […]
Henriksen elected to DF’s management despite criticism from management
Martin Henriksen has been re-elected after he in his line-up speech harshly attacked both the aliens line and other members of the main board. – We need to be sharper. But instead, we discuss whether we should be nicer and what the tone of the debate is. It sounds almost semi-radical. – There was a […]
DF leader in frontal attack on own party and own party colleagues
– I want peace in the party. But something must be said first. We must be a community. Not a party where personal ambitions and power struggles are more important than securing Denmark against immigration, says Martin Henriksen. He tells an attentive listening hall that “something changed” two years ago. Which was the same year […]
OVERVIEW: They are running for DF’s main board
The main board has 11 members. It consists of the chairman, four members of the Folketing, five elected members and the chairman of DFU. Candidates can register until Saturday. Several have already signed up for the course. Get an overview here of who is running for election: * Martin Henriksen: Martin Henriksen is a current […]
OVERVIEW: A year of trouble in the Danish People’s Party
Get an overview of what has plagued the party since the last annual meeting: * King Christian: In September 2020, the book “Kong Kristian” about the chairman of the Danish People’s Party, Kristian Thulesen Dahl, will be published. The book is largely based on anonymous sources. The book describes how party founder Pia Kjærsgaard has […]
OVERVIEW: A year of trouble in the Danish People’s Party
Get an overview of what has plagued the party since the last annual meeting: * King Christian: In September 2020, the book “Kong Kristian” about the chairman of the Danish People’s Party, Kristian Thulesen Dahl, will be published. The book is largely based on anonymous sources. The book describes how party founder Pia Kjærsgaard has […]
Messerschmidt warns red cards at more DF trouble
After several days of silence, Deputy Chairman Morten Messerschmidt (DF) is now interfering in the party’s internal strife, which to that extent has marked the prelude to this weekend’s annual meeting. He does that on Facebook. Here he repeats chairman Kristian Thulesen Dahl’s message: A line must be drawn in the sand “, and after […]
A quarter of a century in the service of DF & amp; apos;
Lise Bech, who turns 60 on Thursday 16 September, became interested in politics after discussing it with her parents. When the Danish People’s Party was formed in 1995 by, among others, Pia Kjærsgaard and Kristian Thulesen Dahl after the break-up with the Progress Party, Lise Bech helped to collect signatures so that the new party […]
The EU is providing $ 118 million in additional humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
“We stand by the people of Afghanistan. We must do everything we can to avoid the real risk of famine and humanitarian catastrophe. That is why we are once again increasing Afghanistan’s humanitarian aid by EUR 100 million ($ 118 million) – part of a new, broader Afghanistan aid package,” von der Leyen tweeted. This […]
New agreement gives municipalities the power to initiate zero-emission zones in cities
In May 2021, Minister of the Environment Lea Wermelin submitted a proposal to give local authorities the opportunity to designate zero emission zones in Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Aarhus, Odense and Aalborg. The decision remains in the hands of the local councilors and elected representatives, who are responsible for making a higher or lower demand depending on […]
DF profile: Difficult to be re-elected to the main board
– In relation to my own personal situation, I must not hide that after the latest announcement from Pia Kjærsgaard and Søren Espersen – who are some of the veterans that I know the members listen to – I must be realistic and say, that it is very uphill. And probably also unlikely that I […]
