The rally comes after Romania’s three main Hungarian parties, backed by Budapest, launched a joint demand for territorial, local and cultural autonomy on January 8, which has irritated some politicians in Bucharest and strained relations between the two neighbouring countries. Source Balkan Insight
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has set off on a whistle-stop tour of Europe, after postponing a parliamentary vote on the Brexit deal. May had been faced with the possibility of a crushing defeat on the bill. Source: Deutsche Welle
Even as it grapples with violent demonstrations over living costs, the French government is hunkering down for a “Black Tuesday” of protests by high-school students who have jumped onto the Yellow Vest bandwagon. Source: France24
Serbia and Montenegro opened more accession chapters on December 10 in their negotiations with the European Union for eventual membership in the bloc. Source: Radio Free Europe
