Category: Politics

Zemmour’s money man at the heart of the European Commission

PARIS — Vincent Uher, a seconded expert from France working for the legal service of the European Commission, has a side gig that would make…

Commission sets 9-month duration for vaccine certificates from February 1

The European Commission adopted new rules on Tuesday setting a binding expiration date of nine months — or 270 days — for vaccination certificates for…

Germany and Italy want unity — if money doesn’t get in the way

ROME — Germany and Italy vowed greater unity on Monday — a pledge that could reshape the EU’s power centers. Yet as they promised closer union,…

Boris Johnson puts off decision on fresh coronavirus curbs

LONDON — Boris Johnson said he will “reserve” the possibility of tougher action to tackle the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant. Following a two-and-a-half…

Davos forum called off for 2022, will go virtual

The World Economic Forum in Davos will go virtual for the second year in a row, amid the surge of COVID-19 cases in Europe and…

Macron’s two presidencies collide

PARIS — Emmanuel Macron is adamant his run for reelection won’t hijack his presidency of the Council of the EU, but that’s not how his European…

Switzerland extradites Russian businessman to US

Switzerland extradited Russian businessman Vladislav Klyushin to the U.S. on Saturday, where he faces insider trading charges involving tens of millions of dollars. According to…

US Senate confirms several officials including ambassador to EU

The Netherlands goes into lockdown over Omicron fears

The Dutch government has ordered a shutdown of non-essential services in response to the spread of the Omicron variant, said Prime Minister Mark Rutte at…

US Senate to vote on Nord Stream 2 sanctions

The Senate clinched an agreement early Saturday morning to confirm around three dozen nominees for ambassadorships and senior State Department positions, ending a stalemate between…