Tag: European Union
Is Europe’s New Military ‘Intervention Force’ a Message to Trump?
Nine European Union states have signed off on creating a new joint military intervention force. We speak to Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, former chief of staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell. Visit http://therealnews.com for more…
Polish Government Purges Judiciary to Ensure Free Reign
Prof. Bartosz M. Rydlinski explains the new program of the Law and Justice Party and the implications these ‘copy and paste’ policies from Hungary are having on Polish democracy Visit http://therealnews.com for more stories and…
Bill Black: Trump Sees Europe as a “Foe” Because of Key Misinformed Advisor
President Trump’s belief that the European Union’s trade policies are more unfair towards the United States than just about any other trading partner is woefully misinformed and the result of his reliance “nutcase” trade advisor…
European Union Fines Google $5.1 Billion, While Trump ‘Protects Monopolists’
The EU’s Google fine should have been imposed a long time ago, but it comes better late than never. Meanwhile, the Trump administration continues to side with monopolies, leading to worse outcomes for US consumers,…
The Roots of Greece’s Wildfire Crisis: Climate Change, Austerity, and Historical Neglect
Dimitri Lascaris talks to Greek journalist and documentary filmmaker Aris Chatzistefanou about the many factors that have caused Greece’s devastating wildfires Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at https://therealnews.com/donate….
Right-Wing Eastern European States Honor Nazi-Collaborating Fascists as ‘Heroes’ (Pt 1/2)
Far-right governments in Eastern Europe are rehabilitating past Nazi collaborators as national heroes, rewriting the history of the Holocaust to turn the Soviet Union into the villain. Historian Dovid Katz explains to TRNN’s Ben Norton…
Eastern Europe’s Far Right Rewriting History of Nazi Holocaust (Pt 2/2)
Far-right governments in Eastern Europe are rehabilitating past Nazi collaborators as national heroes, rewriting the history of the Holocaust to turn the Soviet Union into the villain. Historian Dovid Katz explains to TRNN’s Ben Norton…
Brexit Agreement: A Deal Between German Manufacturing and UK Finance Sectors
As Britain’s Theresa May inches closer towards a final Brexit agreement, for leaving the European Union, behind the scenes it is not quite the compromise politicians and the media make it out to be, says…
Hungary’s Far-Right Government Hurtling Toward Dictatorship with Crackdown on Free Press
The far-right government of EU/NATO member Hungary is cracking down on independent media. Prime Minister Viktor Orban is also exploiting anti-Semitism, while closely allied with Israel. Journalist Benjamin Novak says even elections are now just…
Brexit Vote: Will the EU Throw UK PM Theresa May a Lifeline?
In spite of the deep splits among the Tories, Prof. John Weeks says that a Brexit agreement will be made when the EU bails out Theresa May in the lead-up to the EU parliamentary elections…
UK Brexit Vote Reflects a Deep Crisis in Capitalism (Pt 1/2)
Had the British been presented with the option, people might choose a socialist Britain over a capitalist EU, but they are not given that choice, say Prof. Leo Panitch of York University and Jon Lansman…
UK Brexit Vote Reflects a Deep Crisis in Capitalism (Pt 2/2)
Had the British been presented with the option, people might choose a socialist Britain over a capitalist EU, but they are not given that choice, say Prof. Leo Panitch of York University and Jon Lansman…
UK Parliament Rejects Latest Brexit Deal, Corbyn Calls for New Elections
Parliament rejected Theresa May’s latest Brexit deal by a vote of 391-242 just 17 days before Britain is scheduled to leave the European Union ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational…
What’s Behind Czech Demonstrations to Oust Their Prime Minister?
Prof. Petr Just discusses the mass demonstration in Prague calling on Prime Minister Andrej Babis to resign. How does he stay in power, despite his lack of popularity and multiple scandals, and how does this…
Europeans Bowing to Trump on Iran Sanctions, Despite Their Opposition
Trita Parsi, founder of the National Iranian American Council, says that military confrontation between the US and Iran becomes more likely, especially since Europeans who oppose US sanctions are not really pushing back against Trump…
Climate to Top Agenda Under Finnish EU Council Presidency
Finnish Prime Minister Antti Rinne says he intends to promote the EU’s global leadership on climate change as he takes over the 6-month EU council presidency. He appears to be serious about responding to the…
EU Elects First Woman President: Germany’s Conservative von der Leyen
Members of the European Parliament have made history by electing the first woman as Commission President. Germany’s outgoing defence minister Ursula von der Leyen won lawmakers’ support for the role. She was voted in by…
Germany Shows Signs of Recession – Is the Global Economy Next?
Heiner Flassbeck argues that the China-US trade war is not having as much of an impact on the global economy as many assume. China’s currency is not undervalued, despite its recent devaluation. Rather, the undervalued…
Johnson’s Brexit Mess Now a “Constitutional Crisis”
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson tried to undermine parliament and the Brexit process by temporarily suspending parliament, but now a court has ruled that the suspension is unlawful and a constitutional crisis unfolds, says Grace…
After Democrats Push Bill to Send Fracked Gas to EU, Trump Includes in Budget
The European Energy Security and Diversification Act, legislation offering $1B to promote sending U.S. fracked gas to EU countries, was inserted into the federal budget bill signed into law by President Donald Trump. Democrats invoked…
Climate Activists Sound Alarm on Mediterranean Natural Gas Pipelines
Activists say the environmental risks of natural gas drilling are being ignored in the rush to challenge Russia’s control of the European energy market. Producer: Steve Horn Copy Editor: Jocelyn Dombroski Narration: Taya Graham Subscribe…
Exxon to Congress: Lift Cyprus Arms Embargo, There’s Gas Nearby
TRNN’s Steve Horn and The Intercept’s Lee Fang say a bill to lift the arms embargo on Cyprus and promote offshore gas in the region received lobbying support from ExxonMobil, and the pro-Israel and pro-Greece…
Brexit Sparks Renewed Calls for Scottish Independence
Britain’s departure from the European Union has sparked calls for another referendum on Scottish independence. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and…
Brexit Won’t Deliver What Conservatives Promised
The Johnson government said leaving the EU would allow the UK to regain its sovereignty so it can apply higher labor and environmental standards, but that was an empty promise, says University of London economist…
Boycotting Israel Is Not A Crime, Says European Human Rights Court
The EHRC overturned the French court’s convictions of 12 BDS activists for “incitement to discrimination” in a watershed ruling for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement. Producer: Shir Hever Director: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju Chase Producer: Genevieve…
Ukraine funding dropped from U.S. spending bill, Kyiv waits and hopes
Foreign ministers from all 27 members of the European Union are holding their first-ever meeting outside the bloc in Ukraine on Monday. The show of support comes after the U.S. Congress omitted funding for Ukraine…
EU warns social media sites about illegal content, disinformation
The European Union has issued a warning to TikTok about “illegal content and disinformation” being spread on the app about the Israel-Hamas war, after sending similar warnings to other social media platforms, including Meta and…
