The Roots of Poland’s Defiance of the European Union

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Poles demonstrated with Polish and European Union flags and copies of the Constitution in front of the presidential palace in Warsaw last month to protest the new judicial laws.CreditJanek Skarzynski/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images  WARSAW — It is 3:30 p.m. … Read More

What is Article 7? Will the EU resort to the ‘nuclear option’ to force Poland out?

GETTY Article 7: Frans Tmmermans triggered Article 7 against the rebelling Poland EU bosses demanded Poland steps in line with its rulings on Wednesday, giving the rebel state just three months to sort out its internal affairs. EU Commission Vice-President … Read More

EU leaders APPROVE Theresa May’s Brexit deal finally letting Britain move on to next round of talks

The EU’s 27 national leaders today gave final approval to Theresa May’s first-round Brexit deal. The Prime Minister’s victory after months of battling was announced by European Council President Donald Tusk who tweeted her: “Congratulations.” It finally gives Britain permission … Read More

Because of Trump, people are burning Israeli flags and attacking Jews

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At least a dozen people were charged for incidents related to anti-Semitism after hundreds gathered in Germany’s capital on Sunday and burned Israeli flags to protest President Donald Trump’s decision to declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel. People who stir … Read More

Tillerson gets chilly reception from European allies

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini address a joint news conference at the European Council in Brussels on Tuesday. (Francois Lenoir/Reuters)   BRUSSELS — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s trip to Europe, normally friendly … Read More

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