EU chief Ursula von der Leyen Monday dismissed a far-right sponsored motion of no confidence against her as a conspiracy theory-laden attempt to undermine European unity, ahead of a vote that casts renewed scrutiny on her leadership. The rare challenge has virtually no chance of unseating the conservative European Commission president when a vote is…
Trump Administration Defends National Weather Service Amid Flood Criticisms The Trump administration has faced backlash following the devastating floods in Texas, which claimed numerous lives, including several children at a summer camp. Critics, particularly from the Democratic Party, have accused the administration of exacerbating the situation by cutting funding to critical agencies responsible for disaster…
Commitment to Fiscal Governance and Transparency President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to strengthening the role of the Office of the Auditor-General, enhancing the procurement transparency framework, and expanding the use of digital financial management systems across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This commitment was highlighted during the opening ceremony of the four-day National…
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen faces a grilling from lawmakers Monday ahead of a confidence vote she expected to survive — but which casts renewed scrutiny on her leadership. The rare challenge pushed by a far-right faction has virtually no chance of unseating the conservative European Commission president when a vote is held Thursday…
Germany’s new government has been in office for two months, and so far only Merz’s CDU is making progress among voters, while the Social Democrats are struggling to retain trust — especially on military policy. Does Germany still need the Social Democratic Party (SPD), and if so — on what issues? This question was clearly…
Poland has reinstated border controls with neighbouring Germany and Lithuania in response to similar measures imposed by Berlin. The changes, which Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced last week, came into effect on Monday. “We remain advocates for freedom of movement in Europe, but the condition is the shared will of all neighbours, symmetrical and…
With the return to power of U.S. President Donald Trump, who champions an America First policy, international order is being shaken, putting pressure on Japan to restructure its diplomatic and security policies. Each political party in Japan needs to present its strategy through debate in the upcoming House of Councillors election. Postwar Japan has relied…
Denmark’s Push for a Green EU Amid Geopolitical Shifts Denmark has positioned itself as a key player in the European Union’s ongoing efforts to maintain its climate leadership, even as geopolitical tensions and economic concerns challenge the momentum of green policies. The country’s approach to the EU Council presidency highlights the need to balance environmental…
President Bola Tinubu has departed Saint Lucia after a four-day state visit en route to Brazil, where he will attend the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The president is expected to participate in the high-level meeting as a representative of Nigeria, which has now been accorded the status of a “partner country” within…
pasarextra newshas invited media professionals from all over the world to Bonn, where they will discuss strategies for solidarity in an age of polarization. All over the world, authoritarian regimes are gaining power through populism and the curtailment of free media. pasarextra newsis seeking to counter the populist rhetoric with this year’s Global Media Forum…