Europe Today: Trump claims Iran war ‘complete’ amid signs of escalation
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Trafficking victims: Number in Europe might be ‘much higher’ than previously thought
More than 39,000 human trafficking cases were recorded in Europe in 20 years. War and displacement, especially in Ukraine, are fuelling the crisis, as victims face forced labour and sexual…
EU Parliament ready to approve deportation bill as EPP teams up with far right for stricter rules
A law enabling home searches and detention centers built outside the EU to increase the return of irregular migrants was approved at committee level, splitting Parliament’s traditional majority. Read More
NATO intercepts a second Iranian missile in Turkish airspace
NATO says it “stands ready” to defend its members’ territory after Iranian ballistic missiles entered Turkish airspace. Ankara said on Monday it shot down a second missile in a week…
EU fails to deliver on promise of local energy communities, ECA auditors warn
People living in so-called energy communities are usually enthusiastic about producing their own renewable energy, but certain complaints and frustrations keep coming up, the latest EU auditors’ audit reveals. Resistance…
EU ministers eye oil reserves to contain energy prices and inflation as Iran war rages
Ministers are exploring measures to curb energy prices and inflation at a series of meetings in Brussels, with the release of oil reserves being discussed. Germany stated that it supports…
Hungary demands EU lift sanctions on Russian energy as prices spike amid Iran war
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán has written to EU leaders demanding a suspension of sanctions on Russian energy as energy prices surge. The European Commission has not responded yet. Read More
Italy’s electoral law: Is Giorgia Meloni reshaping the system to secure re-election?
Opposition parties say that proposals to change Italy’s electoral law are an attempt by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to tilt the system in her favour to stay in power at…
Europe is ‘unknown variable’ in US-China rivalry, Barrot says, urging EU to overcome ‘deep doubt’
The French foreign minister said there is “little time left” for Europe to shake off the “deep doubt” it’s being plagued with and ensure it can do more than simply…
European Commission plans energy price relief for struggling industries
EU leaders are considering reviewing taxes, electricity network charges and carbon costs tied to energy prices as a quick fix for struggling industries as attacks on the Strait of Hormuz…