Von der Leyen’s China policy faces moment of truth as EU countries vote on EV tariffs
Amid Beijing’s threats of retaliation, member states need to decide if they want to slap additional import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Read More
Ukraine is closer to NATO than ever, Mark Rutte says during Kyiv visit
In an unannounced trip to Ukraine’s capital Thursday, the new NATO secretary general reiterated the alliance’s pledge to continue bolstering military and financial support for Ukraine. Read More
What is the new recipe for MEPs grilling European Commissioners?
The new Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament adopted last April modify the conduct of the hearings on the committees involved, the duration, the speaking time but also introduce…
European Parliament reveals format for Commissioner confirmation hearings
Environment, Industry or Human rights – which Parliament committees will analyse the Commissioners-designate? Read More
Georgia ratifies law curbing LGBTQ+ rights despite president’s opposition
The law, which includes bans on same-sex marriages, was approved by parliament before being opposed by pro-European President Salome Zourabichvili. Read More
EU gives €30 million extra to Lebanon in humanitarian aid
The additional funds bring the total amount of monetary aid provided to more than €100 million for 2024. Read More
Brussels takes Hungary to court over its controversial ‘national sovereignty’ law
Brussels has stepped up its legal action against Hungary’s “national sovereignty law,” arguing it violates a wide range of fundamental rights. Read More
Georgia can turn its EU fortunes around, President Zourabichvili tells Euronews
A frayed opposition has banded together in a bloc that is projected to win some 60% of the vote in the October elections. Georgian President Salomé Zhurabishvili told Euronews she…
Middle East crisis could spark new wave of refugees to Europe: UN
A representative for the UN’s refugee agency told Euronews that Europe could be seen as a refuge amid fears of a growing humanitarian catastrophe in the Middle East, prompted by…
Middle East crisis may trigger a new refugee crisis in the EU, warns UNHCR | Radio Schuman
While Israel’s military is engaging in “close-range encounters” with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, experts warn that the current conflict may bring about a new refugee crisis in Europe, where anti-immigration…