Brussels supports air conditioning—but not as the main answer
Cooling Europe’s cities will require a combination of measures, with air conditioning serving as just one element of a broader climate adaptation strategy, one EU official said. Read More
Almost 1.2 million apply for Spain’s migrant regularisation scheme, official figures show
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has touted the benefits of immigration and the vast regularisation scheme for sectors such as construction that need to boost their workforce. Read More
Keir Starmer issues state apology for decades of forced adoptions practices in UK
Previously, the then-Conservative government declined to apologise, arguing that the state had not supported these practices. Starmer has now acknowledged the government’s role in forced adoptions. Read More
Germany’s Merz announces sweeping reforms: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules
After seven hours of talks, the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms, a breakthrough aimed at reviving the struggling economy and countering the rise of the…
EU car industry clashes over strategy to fight Chinese competitors
With thousands of jobs are at stake, EU car suppliers and manufacturers disagree over the local content requirement set by the European Commission in its Made in Europe bill. Read…
Ukraine calls for air defences as Russia threatens more strikes on Kyiv after overnight attack
After an overnight assault that killed at least 20 people in Ukraine, the Kremlin stated it will increase the pace of its attacks to achieve its goals. Read More
How the Entry-Exit System is becoming a nightmare for Europe’s summer travellers
The digital system for checking non-EU travellers’ documents is creating bottlenecks and glitches just as the peak of the holiday season approaches. As queues grow longer and passengers get more…
What’s behind the viral claims of child trafficking on Vinted?
Millions have viewed videos claiming that children are being sold through coded advertisements on the popular second-hand online marketplace Vinted. What’s behind the rumours? Read More
Vatican excommunicates Lefebvrists over unauthorised ordinations
It comes after the controversial ordination of four new bishops carried out without papal approval. Read More
EU targets Russian drone-makers with sanctions following massive strikes on Kyiv
The new sanctions will target Russia’s military-industrial complex, including firms that manufacture Shahed and Geran drone components. Read More