Controversial Amendment to the Education Law Passes the Polish Parliament
On Feb. 9 the lower house of the Polish Parliament, Sejm, rejected the senate’s objection to an education law amendment colloquially known as “Lex Czarnek.”
Top European Court Rules in Favor of Suspending Funding for Rule of Law Violations
The European Court of Justice ruled on Wednesday, Feb. 16 that it is within the right of the European Union to suspend funds to member states for rule of law violations.
Serbians Protest Against Lithium Mines near Statehood Day Ceremony
On Feb. 15, hundreds of Serbians protesting against lithium mining blocked several roads near a government building where Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic was handing out government awards.
Slovakian Parliament Approves Defense Treaty with US Amidst Rising Russia-Ukraine Tensions
On Wednesday, Feb. 9, Slovakian lawmakers approved a defense treaty with the United States that has been a cause for controversy in the Eastern European country.
Montenegrin Government in Chaos after Ruling Coalition Collapses
On Feb. 7, the smallest bloc in the current ruling coalition, Black on White, along with many opposition parliament members sacked Aleksa Becic, the parliament speaker and bloc leader of Peace is Our Nation.
