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How Europe’s establishment made the far right great again – POLITICO
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A CORPSE IN THE DANUBE AND A VOICE FROM THE GRAVE might sound more like elements from a film noir than an explanation of what’s happening in Europe today. But to understand the tortured state of the Continent’s politics, there’s no better place to start.
In October, the body of Christian Pilnacek, once the most powerful man in the Austrian justice ministry, was found floating in the river not
Migration is derailing leaders from Biden to Macron. Who’s next? – POLITICO
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BRUSSELS — Western leaders are grappling with how to handle two era-defining wars in the Middle East and in Ukraine. But there’s another issue, one far closer to home, that’s derailing governments in Europe and America: migration.
In recent days, U.S. President Joe Biden, his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak all hit trouble amid intense domestic pressure to tackle immigration; all three emerged weakened
My Grandmother and the Canine Detective
My grandmother, who is ninety-two, has moved three times in her life. She was born in a small town in the province of Shandong, China, and, when she was twenty-three, she took a boat to Shanghai. When she was sixty-three, she moved to Sydney, Australia—where I was born—and then, when she was eighty-five, came with me and my mother to New York. There are a few similarities across these places: all three are port cities—populous, but not the capital—that grew
Ski holidays in Austria promise a great adventure and wonderful food to try | Travel News | Travel
From figuring out the button lift to avoiding falling over, learning to ski can certainly seem daunting. But with the Austrian cuisine and unforgettable panoramas, Flachau is an idyllic place to get comfortable on the slopes. With a range of winter sports on offer, whether you’re all total beginners or a group of mixed ability, there’s plenty to see and do.
Ready to head to a higher altitude? The 12 Peaks Trophy ski challenge in the Salzburger Sportwelt area of
9 ways Dutch political paralysis hits the EU – POLITICO
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It’s hard to punch above your weight if you’re handcuffed.
In Brussels, the Netherlands is known for its assertive positioning in EU legislation in a wide range of policy files. Despite its relatively small size, the Netherlands has a tendency to get involved, even on files that are not at the core of the Dutch domestic debate.
Its prime minister, Mark Rutte, is the second-longest serving European Union leader
Slovenia prime minister estimates flood damage at over €500M – POLITICO
Two-thirds of Slovenia has been affected by flash floods in the last several days, with the resulting damage likely to exceed half a billion euros, the country’s Prime Minister Robert Golob said on Saturday.
He has called the flooding the “worst natural disaster” in the country’s history, the Slovenian Press Agency (STA) reported.
The flooding, which started Thursday evening, has resulted in landslides and at least three deaths as of Friday, according to the Associated Press. Houses have been swept
Right to use cash should be in constitution – POLITICO
Being able to continue using cash for payments rather than cards or digital currencies should be enshrined in the Austrian constitution, Chancellor Karl Nehammer said.
“More and more people are worried that cash could be restricted as a means of payment in Austria,” he said, insisting that people have a “right to cash”.
Austria has lagged begind other European countries on digital payments, with people clinging to coins and bills, particularly for smaller, everyday items.
“In Austria alone, €47 billion
Not another American! Meet the new favorite for EU competition economist – POLITICO
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In the two weeks since Fiona Scott Morton was bullied out of the EU’s chief competition economist nomination for being American, only one new candidate has come to light — and he’s a U.S. citizen.
But you can put your pitchforks down. Florian Ederer is Austrian by birth, and has first-hand knowledge of sensitivities around citizenship. He only became American in May, after failing to meet nationality requirements for
Living Cities’ Summer Movie Club – POLITICO
Ahead of Living Cities’ summer break, we asked our readers to submit their favorite films about European cities. With entries ranging from “Trainspotting” to “The Third Man,” they didn’t disappoint.
Grab some popcorn, turn down the lights, and hit play: With our map of films that capture the spirit of European cities, you’re sure to stay entertained through the rest of the summer.
Eurozone GDP up 0.3 percent in spring – POLITICO
The eurozone registered 0.3 percent GDP growth from March through June, preliminary data published Monday by Eurostat shows.
It’s a positive sign following two quarters of negative growth last winter, raising hopes the single-currency area can avoid a yearlong recession, but growth remains anemic.
“After stagnation at the start of the year, growth is likely to remain subdued,” EU Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni said last week, adding the EU executive will likely revise its growth forecast downward in September.
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