Germany introduced increased border checks on Monday as part of security measures imposed ahead of the July 7-8 G20 summit in Hamburg, the Interior Ministry said. The checks will be conducted until July 11 in a “flexible” manner along Germany’s land, air and sea borders. Source Daily Sabah
- European citizens are due to vote on new representatives for the European Parliament between May 23 and 26.
- However, years of economic stagnation and long-lasting crises over immigration in Europe have translated into a push toward anti-establishment parties across the continent.
France is sending its ambassador back to Italy following the biggest diplomatic dispute between the two countries since World War II. Source: Star Tribune
The demonstrations were sparked nearly three months ago by President Emmanuel Macron’s introduction of fuel taxes, but quickly morphed into a more general revolt against austerity measures, and the political establishment in general, despite a Government climb-down over the tax. Source: UN
