Protests in Poland sparked by perceived assaults on democracy
Opponents of Poland’s ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party remained in front of Poland’s parliament building Saturday morning hours after
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Opposition lawmakers in Poland block parliament to protest media rules
Opposition lawmakers in Poland sang the national anthem and chanted ‘Free media’ in protest at planned limits on journalists. Work
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EU extends sanctions on Russia
European Union leaders meeting Thursday in Brussels agreed to extend sanctions on Russia for another six months, EU officials said.
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EU summit set against turbulent backdrop
Leaders of the European Union meet in Brussels Thursday for a summit that follows a turbulent year for the 28-member
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Divided Poland marks 35th anniversary of martial law
Poland’s political scene polarization became apparent yet again as the governing camp and the opposition organized separate demonstrations commemorating the
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EU unveils jobless benefits overhaul
The European Union has outlined new benefits reforms delayed by the Brexit campaign. The proposal clarifies rights for EU expatriate
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Macedonia’s elections: Gruevski’s VMRO-DPMNE wins 51 seats, opposition wins 49 seats
VMRO-DPMNE led by Nikola Gruevski has won the December 11 2016 elections in the Republic of Macedonia. The party managed
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Merkel: Germany ready to help Serbia and Croatia overcome disputes
The relations between Serbia and Croatia were discussed in Berlin on December 12, at a meeting between chancellor Angela Merkel and
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Romanian left return to power in triumphant comeback
One year after exiting the political scene amidst scandal and unrest, Romania’s center-left Social Democratic Party (PSD) staged a major
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