Slovakia’s Prime Minister Igor Matovic is expected to survive a vote of no confidence later this week over accusations of plagiarism. The composition of Croatia’s new cabinet – which must win parliament’s approval by mid-August – suggests policy continuity.… Read the rest
There is still no date for the high-level meeting between PM Boris Johnson and the Presidents of the European Commission and Council, Ursula von der Leyen, and Charles Michel. However, the once envisaged UK request of an extension to the transition beyond 31 December has become highly unlikely.… Read the rest
Controversial policies initiated by Prime Minister Janez Jansa’s (Slovenian Democratic Party, SDP) government are an attempt to weaken democratic institutions in Slovenia. However, a strong public backlash and fragmented political environment will likely shield the country from democratic backsliding as seen in Hungary or Poland.… Read the rest
Universal high speed internet access – or a sky full of debris
Soon, all our constellations could be LEO
Thousands of satellites in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), able to provide high-speed internet and communication access around the world.… Read the rest
