Slovenia
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Most Europeans say corruption is rife in their country
Over 95 percent of citizens in Greece, Portugal, Malta and Slovenia said they believe corruption was prevalent in their home countries.
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Von der Leyen is in! Let the fighting over the next European Commission begin.
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Germany isolated as EU countries tilt toward duties on Chinese EVs
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Hungary’s gatherings get cold shoulder after Putin visit
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Habsburg empire strikes back
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New far-right group led by Germany’s AfD founded in European Parliament
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NATO’s decade-long battle to boost defense spending
Nearly every EU country blows major climate plan deadline
The ongoing delays are imperiling the bloc’s 2030 climate goals — and, by extension, its 2050 net neutrality ambition.
I could work with a far-right French government: Slovenian finance minister
Klemen Boštjančič happy to work with National Rally and says U.S. election is “not that important” compared with what’s happening in Europe.
12 countries push for EU crackdown on vapes
The European Commission has delayed action on tobacco and nicotine, but countries say it should consider a ban on flavored vapes.
Czechia slams Germany over drug stockpiling
A German policy requiring pharmaceutical companies to hold six months worth of certain types of stock will squeeze other countries, says Czech deputy health minister.
Estonia sentences Russian professor to six years in prison over espionage
Vyacheslav Morozov is accused of using his position as a researcher to collect intelligence for Russia.
These are Europe’s new MEPs
POLITICO has pulled together a list of Europe’s new parliamentarians from each member country.
EU election as it happened: Far-right gains humble Macron and Scholz
Follow every twist and turn of the election with POLITICO’s rolling coverage.
Slovenia blasts Bosnia and Herzegovina for blocking EU voting by its citizens
The move could hinder Savajevo’s European accession progress, Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar warns.
Bosnia and Herzegovina bars some EU citizens from voting in EU election
An ally of Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik called the move retaliation for support of a U.N. resolution on Srebrenica.
Slovenia recognizes Palestinian statehood
“We are sending hope to the Palestinian people in the West Bank and Gaza,” said PM Robert Golob.
An American’s guide to the 2024 European election
The EU is complicated, so let’s break it down for our cousins across the Atlantic.
When to vote in the EU election: A country-by-country guide
Don’t get lost in the EU election maze.
What the EU election is actually about in each country
Voters will be thinking about domestic issues – and not Ursula von der Leyen – when they go to the polls.
A (not so) brief ‘criminal’ history of the ECB
From political witch-hunts and nobbling bank mergers to hacking Covid regulations, the ECB’s brushes with the law are varied and plentiful.
The front-runners for the next European Commission
Even before the European election, maneuvering is underway for top jobs in Brussels.
Pentagon says Russia ‘likely’ launched space weapon
Revelation comes as countries haggle over space war rules at the United Nations.
Ireland, Spain, Norway to recognize Palestinian statehood
Israel lambasts the three European governments.
European leaders divided on ICC arrest warrant bid for Netanyahu
Reactions ranged from welcoming the International Criminal Court’s decision to slamming it as “appalling” and “non comprehensible.”
Neutral-country general to head EU’s top military body
Irish General Seán Clancy was elected chair of the European Union Military Committee.
Activists press for EU-wide abortion right
A petition calling for an EU fund to help women access abortion care in countries with more liberal laws gained 100,000 signatures in its first week.
EU shouldn’t leave newer members behind, Dombrovskis says on enlargement anniversary
Twenty years after 10 countries in Central and Eastern Europe joined the EU, it’s time for Ukraine and Moldova to join the club too, commissioner argues.
Serbia’s Vučić apologizes for calling Slovenians ‘disgusting’
Outspoken prime minister blustered that he was only saying sorry to Slovenian citizens, not politicians.
Slovaks crowd-fund ammo for Ukraine
“We will help Ukraine despite our pro-Russian government,” says Slovak campaign.