Conservatives are applauding Italy’s stance on NGO migrant boats, but the current policy will fail when it comes to halting illegal immigration
He later apologized to the people of Poland, but not the government
Currency economy EU Financial war George Soros Ursula von der Leyen Commentary European Union Hungary Brussels is conducting financial warfare against Hungary
European Political Community migration Petr Fiala Recep Tayyip Erdogan Ursula von der Leyen czech republic News Trending Turkey also plays an important role in opening supply routes for agricultural products from Ukraine
Ursula von der Leyen’s view that the European Commission can bring down governments in member states is reminiscent of the Brezhnev Doctrine, which stated the Soviet Union had a duty to protect socialism in the countries of the Warsaw Pact, writes Michał Karnowski
The Polish prime minister announced that his country will submit an inquiry to the Commission, asking whether it will actually recognize international agreements
The Polish government’s policy of seeking compromises with the European Commission has proven ineffective, says influential Polish MEP Witold Waszczykowski
Election Interference EU Giorgia Meloni Italian elections Matteo Salvini Ursula von der Leyen Italy News Italian politicians are asking Ursula von der Leyen not to intervene in Italian elections after her stunning threat just days before citizens choose their new government
Ursula von der Leyen and Brussels should now listen to Poland on issues such as climate and energy, argues ruling party MEP Zbigniew Kuźmiuk
The president of the European Commission admitted that Poland had been right about Putin
Suddenly what seemed impossible for many weeks is possible, writes publicist and economist Lenka Zlámalová
According to the German weekly, von der Leyen stood up for the Polish authorities but was subsequently unable to oppose Jourová
European Commission Jarosław Kaczyński Milestones Rule-of-law Ursula von der Leyen Commentary Poland The opposition’s stance of supporting EU institutions against the ruling party in Poland, even when those institutions are behaving dishonestly towards Poland, may lead to a future in which no Polish government will ever be able to question EU decisions, writes Piotr Zaremba for portal Interia.pl
It isn’t the first time Guy Verhofstadt has lashed out at a conservative administration in Europe
Poland’s ruling party leader is against the government entering into any more negotiations with the European Commission over the release of EU funds
Małgorzata Paprocka has criticized Ursula von der Leyen and the European Commission for continuing to fine Poland even though Poland has fulfilled the three demands made in a European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling
Poland may be forced to use its veto in the face of left-wing EU politicians seeking to cut funding to the country, said a top Polish MEP
Donald Tusk has resigned in the middle of his term as president of the European People’s Party (EPP) and has been replaced by Manfred Weber, the head of the party’s European Parliament group
Von der Leyen’s statement highlights Brussels’ efforts to actively control the country’s conservative government
The EU is systematically violating its treaties and attempting to remove political power from selected member states, warns a senior Polish MEP from the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party
According to MEP Zbigniew Kuźmiuk, dropping the right of veto is a cynical game of dominant countries in the EU such as Germany and France
13 nations have come out against a proposed EU treaty change, which is being viewed as a serious power grab backed by the left-wing governments of France and Germany
“I have always argued that unanimity voting in some key areas no longer makes sense if we want to move faster,” claims Ursula von der Leyen
Czech Republic EU European Union Hungary Petr Fiala Richard Sulík Russia sanctions Slovakia Ukraine war Ursula von der Leyen Viktor Orbán czech republic European Union Czechia puts the brakes on the EU’s latest sanction package to protect its own economy
There is a “clear risk” of reduced Russian gas shipments to Europe
Von der Leyen praised Hungary’s Oncompass Medicine for its development of “revolutionary” software
Andrzej Duda European Commission Polish judiciary reforms Turów mine Ursula von der Leyen Commentary Poland This is a harsh lesson for all those who want to reach an agreement with Brussels over judicial reform, warns Wojciech Biedroń for conservative news outlet wPolityce.pl
The invitation follows talks between the two leaders over the telephone on Thursday
China’s growing influence is greatly tied to its investments in infrastructure in foreign countries, which the EU now wants to counter with its own huge investment package
According to unofficial sources, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will personally decide the future of the National Recovery Plan for Poland, writes Jędrzej Bielecki for Rzeczpospolita daily
Hungary has spent 590 billion forints on border defense since the onset of the migration crisis, but up until now, the EU has refused to pay anything toward it
Both the Commission and the Parliament are against building walls and fences
Poland is wealthy enough to fulfill its ambitious infrastructure projects using state funding, said PM Mateusz Morawiecki in defiance of EU threats to cut off funding
European Parliament Mateusz Morawiecki Polish judiciary reforms Ursula von der Leyen Commentary Poland The hostile response to Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki’s speech in the European Parliament shows that the EU will not back down and will continue to try to expand the competencies of its institutions, writes Aleksandra Rybińska
The EU army could become a reality, with the European Commission president using Afghanistan as a pretext for a centralized military
EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen is looking to use cash to convince the EU member states to resettle Afghan asylum seekers, promising generous financial incentives to countries that do so.
The EU executive will have fulfilled the plan to reach this goal by the end of July
Czechia can withdraw €7 billion from the EU’s crisis fund, which should help with post-pandemic recovery
The Polish state, its system, elites and society are undergoing a fundamental test on whether they can and want to defend their independence, writes columnist Michał Karnowski
Poland will not blow up the EU and the EU cannot deal a deathblow to PiS’ power in Poland – only a compromise was currently reachable, writes foreign columnist of Rzeczpospolita daily Jędrzej Bielecki
European Commission delays the approval of the country’s share of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) because of the totally unrelated issue of the recently approved child protection law, Justice Minister Judit Varga said
“Good exchange with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on key European issues,” Ursula von der Leyen declared after the meeting
Leftist MEPs perform concerted attack
Target: The child protection law construed by liberals as homophobic
PM defends anti-pedophile law
Europe should launch a joint campaign to promote vaccination
The EU should take political responsibility for failing to deliver on vaccine supplies for member states, according to OSW Center for Eastern Studies expert Konrad Popławski
Both national governments on the continent and the European Commission are having a hard time defending their crisis management track record, Mariann Őry writes in a column in daily Magyar Hírlap.
EU leadership has come under fire
The European Commission does not feel bound by the decisions of democratically elected EU leaders, says former FM and Law and Justice (PiS) MEP Witold Waszczykowski
New Commission has so far been strong on bureaucracy but weak in crisis management
Angela Merkel Charles Michel coronavirus recovery fund EU budget European Union Germany Hungary Ursula von der Leyen Viktor Orbán News “There is no agreement on anything as long as there is no agreement on everything,” asserts PM Orbán
Charles Michel EU budget Mateusz Morawiecki Poland Rule of law mechanism Ursula von der Leyen Viktor Orbán News The Prime Minister sent a letter to EU leaders in which he threatened to veto the budget if funds are tied to rule of law
Von der Leyen is influenced by the leftist progressive agenda
Healthcare systems are on the verge of collapse
The Czech prime minister and the president of the European Commission thank Hungary for sending aid in a time of need
Czechia could obtain up to €6.66 billion
PM Orbán called for her resignation after statements offensive to Hungary
Famed French philosopher and essayist Éric Zemmour says that France needs a referendum on immigration
“We firmly reject political blackmail. In Hungary, only Hungarians can decide who they want to live with,” Varga wrote in her Facebook post.
The candidate of the Democratic Party condemned “LGBT-free zones” in Poland despite such zones not existing in reality
The European Commission should first discuss the matters with member states
European migration management system to be revealed soon
Czech Republic EC EU Jan Zahradil Martina Dlabajova Mikuláš Peksa Tomas Zdechovsky Ursula von der Leyen News According to Jan Zahradil, the coronavirus epidemic serves the European Commission as a pretext for deepening integration and inflating the common debt
Senior Polish MEP Prof. Ryszard Legutko warns that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has caved to the left
Von der Leyen and Michel urge member states to assist
I hope Czechs will show their independence, professor says
PM Orbán says it is a case of “the poor financing the rich”
The European Commission presents its recovery plan, but Czech PM Babiš does not agree
Czech PM makes a call with the EC president von der Leyen
Number of Italians in favor of leaving the EU is on the rise
Angela Merkel Coronavirus economy Emmanuel Macron EU budget European Union France Germany Hungary Ursula von der Leyen Viktor Orbán News Deep divisions remain in Europe over how to fund.an economic recovery
The European Commission president warned countries against not cooperating
Coronavirus coronavirus pandemic Czech Republic EU European Commission Miloš Zeman Poland Ursula von der Leyen News The EU has been criticized for a late response to the coronavirus
Nation-states do not need the EU to handle the crisis, says Czech President Miloš Zeman
Extended emergency powers are not anti-constitutional, says Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó
Major relief for Italy, France, Belgium
The EU is not designed to cope with any public security crisis, but its hubris has built up an illusion of being an almighty superpower capable of replacing nation states
Europe will face coronavirus for a long time
“The moral failure of the European Union”
EU countries support such a measure.
The single market has to function, but the coronavirus has other plans
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen postpones trip to Athens
Turkey wants free movement and updated customs union
Charles Michel European Union Illegal Immigration Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Turkey Ursula von der Leyen News Erdoğan slams the door on EU leaders in a sign the crisis may only escalate
The European Commission president is unwilling to accept anything less
Sebastian Kurz to build bridges between the EC and V4.
Thank you, for what you have done for the great European idea.
Partnership, growth, jobs
Brussels Climate Climate Change Climate protection Czech Republic European Parliament European Union Strasbourg Ursula von der Leyen News The European Parliament moves to one seat of power from two.
