Matteo Salvini: Politics of “The Captain”
Many Italian political pundits frame Salvini as an opportunist. His expedient mindset causes them to wonder if he serves as a cause, or effect, of Europe’s rising populism.
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Greta Thunberg: Change is Coming Whether We Like it or Not
Greta Thunberg: “Everything needs to change. And it has to start today.”
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EU Bans Single-Use Plastic Amongst Member States
The European Union voted to ban single-use plastic among member states by the year 2021. This decision is a reaction to the increasing amount of plastic that has found its way into waterways and oceans. After 2021, these items will be composed of more sustainable materials and their consumption will be reduced by 25 percent.
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Fire Ravages Paris’ Iconic Notre Dame Cathedral
Investigators believe they have pinpointed the cause of the fire that ripped through Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral on Monday April 15. After a careful review of footage and photography from locals, investigators believe the fire was related to the elevators that were built for construction workers.
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New Irish Republican Army Attack Kills Prominent Journalist Amid Sepratist Flareup
A Northern Ireland journalist was killed in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, in a shooting involving the New Irish Republican Army (New IRA) and police. 29-year-old journalist Lyra McKee was covering the violence in Londonderry on the night of April 19 when she was shot in the crossfire and died.
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Italian Deputy PM Attempts Unification of European Alt-Right
Shortly after political leaders in Europe met in Milan to pursuing forming an alliance of alternative right wing parties, Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has expressed the hope that the newly united populist movement will become biggest party in the next European Parliament.
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EU-China Summit Generates Mixed Success
The European Union (EU) and China convened at the EU-China Summit on April 9 to discuss their relationship and economic agenda, reports the EU Commission.
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Trump Administration Threatens Tariffs on European Goods
The Trump administration is threatening to tax $11.2 billion worth of European Union goods. It is a rash move that marks another attempt by the administration to use tariffs to reshape global trade in its favor
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German ISIS Member Allegedly Allowed a Yazidi Girl to Die of Thirst
A recent trial was held in Germany over the alleged murder of a five year-old Yazidi girl who was chained outside the house of a member of the Islamic State and died of thirst.
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European Parliament Approves New Controversial Copyright Laws
In late March, the European Parliament in Brussels voted to ratify copyright legislation that threatens to change internet freedoms for all member nations. Article 11 and Article 13, have caused a rift in societal opinion with regards to information and creative freedoms.
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