Brussels, my love? Migration pact at risk of unravelling before it starts
In this edition, we hear how Sweden wants to pay migrants to return to their countries of origin in a bid to improve integration. Read More
State of the Union: Will the new Commission stick to its climate policy goals?
This edition of State of the Union focuses on the catastrophic floods in central Europe, the presentation of the EU commissioners-designate and the economic power of the European Green Deal.…
Critics slam Mario Draghi’s landmark EU competitiveness report as ‘one-sided’
Draghi is being accused by various stakeholders of not including voices from all parts of Europe in his landmark report. Read More
Ukraine bans the use of Telegram on state-issued devices in the name of ‘national security’
Government officials, military personnel and critical infrastructure workers will not be allowed to use the popular messaging app, but Ukrainians remain free to use it in their personal devices. Read…
Can Russia’s forces push the Ukrainian army out of Kursk region by mid-October?
The Kremlin is said to have tasked its army with pushing Ukrainian forces out of Russia’s Kursk region in less than a month. But how doable is it, especially given…
Dozens of women accuse ex-boss of famous London store Harrods of rape
Dozens of women say they were raped and sexually abused by Mohamed Al Fayed, the former boss of the famous London department store Harrods. Read More
EU to raise €35 billion loan for Ukraine using Russia’s frozen assets, von der Leyen says
Ursula von der Leyen has announced a multi-billion initiative to help Kyiv plug the hole in its state budget and procure more weapons. Read More
Portugal observes day of national mourning after seven die in wildfires
The country has burned more than 121,000 hectares of land since Sunday with seven fatalities. Read More
How will von der Leyen’s nominated team of European Commissioners be scrutinised?
Political leaders have said the European Parliament will show its teeth when holding nominees to account. Read More
Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv promising Ukraine electricity funds for winter
Russia continues to target the war-torn country’s energy infrastructure, leaving parts of the east in darkness for hours at a time. Read More