European Parliament seeks recovery from Patriots of EU funds misused by previous far-right group
The group that includes France’s Rassemblement National, Italy’s The League, and Hungary’s Fidesz could be obliged to repay over €4 million. Read More
Trump assures Polish leader of continued US military presence in the European nation
Trump is increasingly frustrated by his inability to get Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to sit down for direct talks aimed at ending the war. Read…
Brussels defiant against persistent criticism of EU-US trade deal
Opposition to the EU-US trade deal continues to mount, forcing the European Commission to go on the defensive. Read More
Drought and doubts: can the European Union help Greece and other thirsty Member States?
Certain regions in Greece face their fourth consecutive drought year. Lack of water is affecting consumers and several economy sectors, especially the agriculture. Are national authorities and the European Union…
EU court upholds smooth transfer of data from Europe to US
EU court rejects bid to annul the 2023 EU-US Data Transfer Framework, challenged by French MP Philippe Latombe, despite critics warning it leaves Europeans’ data exposed across the Atlantic. Read…
Fact check: debunking viral claims about Spanish olive oil
Several viral online claims are suggesting that Spanish olive oil is being secretly mixed with Moroccan oil. Others say that the government is preparing to recall olive oil products from…
Toothache and cavities: Which EU countries struggle the most with access to dental care?
Older EU citizens often skip dental care due to high costs, long travel, or lengthy waiting lists, more so than younger people. Read More
What Internet-connected devices do EU citizens use the most?
In 2024, 70.9% of people in the EU used internet-connected devices. But where is the highest share — and what Internet of Things devices are most commonly used? Read More
Commission launches Mercosur deal ratification amid political tensions in France
The European Commission is giving in to French demands by strengthening oversight of the most sensitive agricultural markets, in the hope of defusing resistance from farmers. Read More
Estonia ‘not worried’ joining Ukraine’s reassurance force will weaken eastern flank, says president
Tallinn has said it is ready to provide troops for the reassurance force the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ aims to send to Ukraine as a security guarantee. Read More