Tag: POLITICO
Georgia claims to have uncovered plot to violently overthrow government – POLITICO
According to the agency, one target was Bidzina Ivanishvili, a billionaire business tycoon and former prime minister who founded the ruling Georgian Dream party. Several Georgians who had travelled to Ukraine to fight with the armed forces and defend the country against Russia’s invasion have been detained for questioning as part of the investigation, local …
The UK has a new government — let the lobbying commence – POLITICO
In the first few days of the new government, public affairs agency Shearwater Global announced they’d hired former Labour Home Secretary Charles Clarke. Ex-Labour MP Holly Lynch was snapped up by Arden Strategies, the agency run by former Scottish Labour Leader Jim Murphy. Swathes of former political advisers and party comms staff have also found …
Czech government ‘dreams about war with Russia’ – POLITICO
Fiala’s government has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine since Russia’s February 2022 full-scale invasion, and hosts 380,000 Ukrainian refugees, making for one of the highest per capita numbers (about 1:30) in the EU. The country has also secured 300,000 artillery shells from outside the EU to fulfill the bloc’s promise to supply armaments to …
‘Is that it?’ UK Labour’s cautious entry to government – POLITICO
An overhaul of workers’ rights, partial rail nationalization, a crackdown on antisocial behavior, changes to the Office for Budget Responsibility’s remit, greater devolution to city regions, automatic voter registration and House of Lords reform are all on the menu too. Starmer stressed his determination for the measures to boost economic growth, saying in remarks ahead …