Brussels takes on Tiktok bots and vouches to save European artists
TikTok bots and foreign interference, more money for European artists and a migration pact struggling for survival – catch up on the week in EU politics on “Brussels, my love?”…
No, Portugal is not banning all Islamic practices
Viral claims online appear to over-extend a recently approved law that will ban face veils in public in Portugal. Read More
Political pressure mounts on Belgium to back reparations loan for Ukraine
Support for a €140 billion reparations loan to Ukraine is intensifying, but Belgium is holding its ground. Talks with the European Commission have stalled and failed to deliver any progress.…
Italy redefines sexual violence law to include explicit ‘free and current’ consent
Italy updates its law to redefine sexual violence, focusing on consent rather than physical coercion. The amendment is backed by major party leaders and aligns with the Istanbul Convention. Read…
EU Commissioner slams attempts to revive football Super League
In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Euronews, EU Commissioner for Sport and Culture, Glenn Micallef, defends Europe’s football infrastructure, presents the EU’s first-ever strategic framework on culture and urges to…
France’s National Assembly overwhelmingly votes to suspend controversial pension reform
Some of France’s European partners have been watching the political turmoil closely as the country struggles to rein in a budget deficit which has become the largest in the euro…
Why are so many European workers hesitant to use their remaining annual leave?
If you haven’t used up all your annual leave yet, you’re not alone. Why are Europeans holding back, and who’s the most reluctant? Read More
European Parliament backs simplification of EU’s anti-deforestation rules
The controversial law was supposed to come into force in December last year but the latest proposal would see its implementation delayed for a second time to late 2026. Read…
EPP teams up with far right to water down reporting requirements for companies
The European Parliament approved a package to ease corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements. EPP teamed up with conservative and far-right MEPs to pass the law. Read More
No, Brussels didn’t just criminalise cash
Viral claims about the EU’s new Anti- Money laundering package have claimed that cash in Europe will soon be “contraband.” Here’s what the new €10,000 cap really means. Read More