Anti-racism and anti-far-right demonstration held in Paris
A demonstration attended by thousands took place in Paris against xenophobia, organised by leading trade unions (CGT, Solidaires) and human rights organisations. The protest was sparked by a surge in racist attacks in the French media – particularly within billionaire Vincent Bolloré’s media empire – against left-wing mayors of immigrant…
German and French MPs demand tougher action against Russia’s shadow fleet
Members of the German and French parliaments have launched a joint initiative calling for more concrete measures against vessels belonging to Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’.The draft document is due to be adopted on 22 June at a meeting of the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly. “Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ poses a threat not only…
Keir Starmer аnnounces resignation as UK Prime Minister
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he is stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party and will leave office within weeks, scarcely two years after being elected in a landslide. Starmer says he will remain caretaker prime minister until a new Labour leader is chosen by the…
German ministers debate scrapping law protecting politicians from insults
A debate has emerged within the German political sphere over the future of Section 188 of the Criminal Code, which provides enhanced protection against insults targeting politicians. CDU and Green Party representatives argue that the provision should be abolished in the interest of equal treatment and free expression, while the…
Czech Cabinet approves cuts to funding for public media
From next year, Czech public television and radio are set to be funded from the state budget, with a 15 per cent cut in funding. This government reform, introduced by Andrej Babiš, has sparked large-scale protests involving thousands of people in Prague, whilst local media workers are also preparing to…