Coalition to hear Defence Minister on Latvia’s position regarding the United States
An explanation from Defence Minister Andris Sprūds (Progressives) on the defence sector’s stance toward the United States is scheduled to be heard at…
Category: Politics
BNN Interview | “Seniors need help now, not years from now” – minister on mistakes in Latvian policy
The scope of responsibility of the Minister of Welfare has always been one of the most politically sensitive. Pensions, social issues, support for…
European leaders accuse Orbán of blackmail and disloyalty
After Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán used his veto power to block a loan to Ukraine, European Union leaders have accused him of…
US diplomacy in Belarus: releases 250 political prisoners, eases sanctions
The US Embassy in Lithuania has reported that Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has agreed to release 250 political prisoners in exchange for sanctions…
The hidden side of sanctions: fertilizer shortages threaten global food security
Opinion article by Ilona Bērziņa Global sanctions against Russia and Belarus were introduced with a clear political objective — to weaken the economies…
Seats in the British House of Lords will no longer be hereditary
The British parliament has approved changes to the law that will end the centuries-old system of hereditary positions in the upper house of…
Populists are gaining popularity; the question remains: can they lead?
Frank Furedi, head of MCC Brussels, a think tank supported by the government of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has begun to worry…
Sarkozy’s son to enter French politics; will bring US political influence
Louis Sarkozy, the son of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, hopes to launch a new, conservative wing influenced by US politics, Reuters reported….
War in Iran: European politicians unable to take a unified position
After the US strikes on Iran, problems have taken over not only the Middle East region, but also the entire world – oil…
