Banks, military companies and firms selling stolen Ukrainian grain also face penalties as bloc sees opportunity to turn screws on Russia.
A POLITICO and Public First poll reveals that far-right parties in Western democracies are increasingly associated with national pride, while patriotism itself remains largely nonpartisan. The findings highlight a challenge for left-leaning parties seeking to reclaim patriotic symbols.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius advocates for barring potential far-right AfD ministers from accessing classified information due to their alleged close ties to Russia and Vladimir Putin. He expressed concern over the AfD's potential to win outright majorities in eastern German states.
The European Commission is launching new talks with EU member states to address concerns that the new Entry/Exit System (EES) could cause significant delays for summer travelers. Despite previous denials of issues, officials acknowledge technical problems and infrastructure challenges are leading to longer wait times for non-EU visitors.
The European Commission will hold new talks with EU member states to address potential delays caused by the Entry/Exit System (EES) for summer travelers. The system, which requires biometric data for non-EU citizens, has faced technical issues and long queues, prompting concerns from airlines and trade groups.
Historians Doris Kearns Goodwin and Ken Burns discussed the importance of history in understanding current societal divisions and anxieties, drawing parallels to past crises like the Civil War and Great Depression. They emphasized history as a teacher and guide for navigating the present and imagining a shared future.
A cargo ship reported an attack by "unknown armed assailants" in the Red Sea off Yemen's coast, prompting an investigation by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). No group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
