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…
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…
BULAWAYO residents have expressed concern over lack of transparency in the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) procurement and tender processes, saying they have resulted in contractors doing shoddy work or failing to complete projects. Speaking at the policy dialogue conference organised by the Public Policy Research Institute of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo recently, Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association…
Elon Musk’s New Political Venture and the Tensions with Donald Trump Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has taken a bold step into the political arena by launching a new third-party movement called the “America Party.” This move has sparked a sharp response from former ally and political figurehead, Donald Trump, who dismissed the initiative…
The Unpredictable Alliance Between Elon Musk and Donald Trump Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has been at the center of a highly publicized relationship with former President Donald Trump. Their dynamic has drawn significant attention from political observers, but Musk’s recent actions may mark his most audacious move yet. Launching the America Party On…