Liechtenstein

Spring drought threatens Europe’s farms and rivers
Central and Eastern European countries are missing April showers, creating possible trouble for supply chains and farmers.

German-led push to open EU defense deal to UK and Canada hits French opposition
Liechtenstein set for first female head of government after election

Unprecedented support for democracy

EU needs faster migrant returns, 17 countries urge: Report

Cocaine, Jeffrey Epstein and a dead elephant: Royals behaving badly vex Europe’s leaders

Liechtenstein legalizes same-sex marriage in near-unanimous vote
EU announces deal with Andorra and San Marino – just don’t mention finance
Deal is “one of the most far-reaching” says EU Commission, but fears over lax regulation mean it isn’t as comprehensive as once hoped.
The West tried to crush Russia’s economy. Why hasn’t it worked?
From an unenforced oil price cap to rogue countries teaming up, Moscow is exploiting the West’s weaknesses.
After 3 Czech diplomats die suddenly, Prague urges staff to improve work-life balance
Jan Lipavský says the deaths underscore that diplomats work ‘in extremely difficult conditions and often in isolation from family.’
IOC should consider banning Russia from Paris 2024 Olympics, 34 countries urge
With no ‘clarity and and concrete detail’ on neutral athletes model, Russians and Belarusians shouldn’t be allowed in, countries say.
Iran privately menaces EU capitals against sanctions
In a letter to EU diplomats, Tehran claims ‘bilateral relations may not survive’ as the EU moves to penalize Iran for killing protesters.
A comprehensive guide to travel restrictions across Europe
POLITICO’s guide to where you can and can’t visit.
Canada and Denmark among latest additions to UK’s green travel list
Travelers arriving from green listed countries don’t need to self-isolate but must get tested for coronavirus.
Hungary loses Norwegian funds as rule-of-law concerns intensify
Hungary was unable to reach a deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein over how grants would be disbursed.
FAQ: Post-Brexit residence deadline for UK and EU citizens
EU citizens in Britain and Brits in four EU countries must apply for residence status by June 30.
Brussels ‘looking into’ alleged bear hunting by Liechtenstein prince
Prince Emanuel von und zu Liechtenstein accused of killing a brown bear nicknamed Arthur.
Diplomats to Biden: Don’t give the plum Europe posts to donors and allies
President Joe Biden is expected to release his first batch of political nominees for ambassadorships in the coming weeks. “Right now, every post has significance,” a former officer warns.
Liechtenstein prince accused of poaching ‘Romania’s largest bear’
NGOs say the royal killed a 17-year-old brown bear in an act of trophy hunting.
EU to extend vaccine export restrictions until June
The scheme was originally set to run until the end of March.
Europe’s prisoners left in limbo on coronavirus vaccinations
So far, the coronavirus hasn’t run amok in prisons, which probably is due to the stringent measures implemented. But that crackdown has come at a price.
EU imposes vaccine export controls on rich nations from Saturday
‘No other choice but to act,’ says Valdis Dombrovskis.
The bureaucratic battle to make the Brexit deal work
A slew of new committees are needed as the Brexit war becomes a battle for the peace.
The obscure energy pact that threatens the EU’s Green Deal
The EU is hunting for a way out of the Energy Charter Treaty.
Pandemic halted rise in asylum applications in Europe, EU agency says
In 2019, 32 European countries received one third of global asylum requests.
The United Nations goes missing
The coronavirus pandemic should have been a moment for global action. Instead, the UN is riven with dissension and self-doubt, and countries are going their own way.
EU drops ‘neighborly cooperation’ hint to departing UK
Iceland’s prime minister says ‘we would be happy to talk’ with the UK.
UK, Norway and Iceland reach post-Brexit citizens’ rights deal
The agreement ‘broadly mirrors’ the arrangements agreed with the EU.
Brexit EU citizens offer extended to Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein
In total, the offer will apply to around 20,000 people in the U.K. and a similar number of British citizens living abroad.
EU’s Vestager unpacks Ikea’s taxes
‘All companies, big or small, multinational or not, should pay their fair share of tax.’
Trump to nominate Richard Grenell as ambassador to Germany
US president also picks envoys to Croatia, Estonia and Switzerland.