Flemish MEP row reveals tensions in Greens/EFA group
The Flemish Green party has accused the separatist N-VA of deviating too much from the political line of the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament.
View ArticleCatalonia sets independence referendum, Madrid cries foul
Separatist parties in Spain's Catalonia region set 9 November next year as the date for a proposed independence referendum yesterday (12 December) and agreed the wording, but the Spanish government...
View ArticleEU warns an independent Catalonia would become a ‘third country’
Brussels warned Catalonia on Friday that it would no longer be an EU member state if it becomes independent from Spain. The warning came after Catalan separatist parties set November 2014 as the date...
View ArticleEastern Ukraine turmoil seen as prelude to Russian invasion
Separatist action in eastern Ukraine where pro-Russia demonstrators have occupied public buildings shows a "second stage" of special operations by Russia is under way aimed at breaking up Ukraine, its...
View ArticleWill Flemish separatists save the Tories in Europe?
The Flemish separatist party N-VA is once again set to make big gains in Belgium’s triple elections this month, but they remain undecided about which group to join in the next EU Parliament. Could they...
View ArticleFlemish nationalist spat hits EU scene
Karel De Gucht, the EU trade Commissioner from Belgium, lashed out at the Flemish nationalist party N-VA for joining the Conservative group in the European Parliament, saying they played a “dirty...
View ArticleScotland’s future as a strong and vibrant EU member state
Scottish citizens head to the polls on 18 September to vote on independence in a referendum. An independent Scotland will play a constructive role in addressing some of the central challenges facing...
View ArticleBavaria Party hopes to ride on Scottish independence vote
The German government on Monday (15 September) ridiculed the suggestion that the rich southern region of Bavaria could try to break away if Scotland votes to split from the United Kingdom this week.
View ArticleEU holds its breath as Scots go to polls
The EU has largely kept a diplomatic silence in the weeks before today’s Scotland's independence referendum, but the implications of a “yes” vote are broadly seen in Brussels as the last thing the...
View ArticleEurope awaits Scotland’s independence vote
"Should Scotland be an independent country?" Over 4 million Scots are set to go the polls on Thursday to answer this question and decide whether or not they want to stay part of the United Kingdom.
View ArticleEU says Scotland’s NO vote good for “united and stronger” Europe
In a poll that attracted over 84% turnout, Scotland voted on Thursday to remain part of the United Kingdom by around 55% to 45%.
View ArticleCatalonia leader wants referendum ‘in the next days’
The president of Spain's Catalonia region said yesterday (21 September) he would formally call "in the next days" for a vote on independence from Spain which has been scheduled for 9 November.
View ArticleGermany blames pro-Russian separatists for Malaysia airliner’s downing
Germany's BND, the first European foreign intelligence agency to say so, has concluded that pro-Russian rebels are to blame for the downing of Malaysia Airline MH17 in Ukraine in July, Der Spiegel...
View ArticleSpain moves to block Catalonia’s independence ‘consultation’
Spain's central government took the first step on Monday (27 October) towards blocking a "consultation of citizens" that the Catalonia region intends to hold next month in the place of a full...
View ArticleSpanish government moves against Catalonia’s ‘pseudo vote’
The Spanish state adviser yesterday (30 October) backed a veto of a watered-down Catalan vote on independence planned for 9 November, making it likely the government will try and have the "consultation...
View ArticleWest, Poroshenko condemn eastern Ukraine ‘election’
Pro-Russian rebels elected a separatist leadership in eastern Ukraine yesterday (2 November) in a vote President Petro Poroshenko called "a farce" and that the EU condemned as “an obstacle to peace”.
View ArticleMassive turnout strengthens Catalonia’s pro-independence camp
Millions of Catalans voted yesterday (9 November) in a symbolic referendum on independence from Spain that supporters hope will propel the issue further despite opposition from Madrid.
View ArticleCatalonia calls regional election step towards independence
Catalonia's two main parties yesterday (26 November) moved a step closer to calling a snap regional election they want to use as a proxy for a referendum on independence from Spain.
View ArticleRussian seizure of Georgian pipeline has dangerous implications
Taras Nazarenko urges Europe to wake up and notice Russia’s new weapon: seizing its neighbours' pipelines.
View ArticleIgnacio Molina: Catalan separatists will never gain EU support
Many of the most radical Catalan separatists believe the autonomous elections on 27 September 27 this year will open the door to the question of secession from Spain. Researcher Ignacio Molina believes...
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