David McAllister
Coverage of David McAllister in the Nexus archive.
- EU lawmakers arrive in China for high-stakes talks to manage mounting tensions
A European Parliament delegation is visiting China for three days to address strained relations caused by trade disputes, geopolitical tensions, and EU import restrictions. The delegation, led by David McAllister, will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the National People’s Congress leadership in Beijing and Shanghai.
- Switzerland votes ‘no’ in referendum on population limit
Swiss voters rejected a proposal to limit the country’s population to 10 million by 2050 in a referendum, with 54% opposing the initiative. The proposal, backed by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party, aimed to address environmental and public service pressures, while the 'no' campaign warned of risks to healthcare, EU relations, and isolation. A 'yes' vote would have jeopardized Switzerland’s free-movement agreement with the EU, a critical trade pact.