Romania’s Chamber of Deputies quietly passes bill on union between Romania and the Republic of Moldova
A legislative proposal submitted by the fringe, far-right SOS Romania party regarding the union of Romania with the Republic of Moldova was adopted tacitly on Wednesday, June 24, by the Chamber of Deputies. The legislative initiative was submitted to Parliament back in April and received a negative opinion from the…
EU to supercharge Europol and Eurojust in major push against hybrid threats and organised crime
The European Commission has adopted two legislative proposals aimed at enhancing the mandates of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) and the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) in response to rising hybrid threats, organised crime, and digital security risks. The proposals were presented at…
Oil from seized Russian tanker to be sold to benefit Ukraine
£35m cargo of ship boarded by Royal Marines could help to fund Kyiv’s war effort. The UK government is evaluating the auction of approximately 98,000 tonnes of Russian crude oil seized from the tanker Smyrtos, with proceeds potentially directed to Ukraine or used to procure military equipment for Ukrainian forces….
Bulgarian Prime Minister threatens to block new EU sanctions package against Russia
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has stated that Bulgaria will block the new EU sanctions package against Russia. The proposed measures target Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church and Vagit Alekperov, former head of the Russian oil company Lukoil.Sofia may carry out this threat during the upcoming meeting of…
Romania’s political crisis continues to escalate
The Parliament of Romania has officially denied a vote of confidence to the government proposed by designated Prime Minister Adrian Veștea. This decision has intensified political tensions in the country. Following the failed vote, Romania has now been without a fully functioning government for 47 consecutive days .Only 189 deputies…