UK royals welcomed at Quirinale Palace on second day of state visit to Rome
It is the King’s first overseas trip since he was briefly hospitalised for side effects from his cancer treatment. Read More
Brussels bets on alcohol-free wine as drinking habits across EU change
The European Commission recently presented measures to strengthen the competitiveness of the wine sector and that includes the promotion of alcohol-free wine. Read More
EU border agency investigates Greece over alleged migrant rights violations
Greece has come under increased international scrutiny and criticism from human rights groups following a migrant boat sinking in 2023 off its southern coast that killed hundreds. Read More
MEPs reject renewed attacks on NGO funding in EU budget review
A parliamentary committee has voted down a raft of amendments from right-wing lawmakers seeking to incorporate sharp criticism of EU funding for non-governmental organisations into the discharge of the bloc’s…
EU Commission to launch consultation on grand AI strategy
The Data Union Strategy will contribute to the European Commission’s AI Continent Action Plan, aimed at making the EU a leader on AI. Read More
Ukraine captures Chinese men fighting for Russia, says Zelenskyy
Two Chinese nationals were caught fighting on Moscow’s side amid its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian president. Read More
Will citizens channel their savings to boost EU businesses?
The European Commission’s proposal for a Savings and Investment Union wants citizens to also help EU companies grow. This episode discusses what it would take to make investing savings in…
Will Trump’s tariffs face more lawsuits as conservative opposition mounts?
Further lawsuits against US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime are expected after his policy plunged global stock markets into chaos. Read More
Belgium to follow Dutch example and introduce voluntary military service
To increase reservists, 18-year-olds in Belgium will soon receive letters informing them about voluntary military service, following a recently announced initiative in the Netherlands. Read More
French anti-racism group files complaint over far-right flyers distributed near Le Pen rally
Observers say the flyers could violate France’s hate speech laws, which ban public incitement to discrimination or violence. Read More