Portugal Housing Crisis: Cascais to provide affordable housing for teachers
Cascais City Council say they will provide affordable housing for teachers who teach in the municipality but have to travel from far. Read More
Too few women in public life correlates to gender-based violence, says Romania’s pick for Commission
Romania changed its choice for Commissioner in response to calls by von der Leyen for gender parity in the next cabinet. Bucharest is vying for an economic portfolio and has…
AI, big tech and tax: Radio Schuman talks EU digital and antitrust policy with Margrethe Vestager
From regret for the outcome tax state aid cases, to optimism for the future of European AI – outgoing Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager sat down with Radio Schuman. Read…
Hungary hits back at Baltic and Nordic critics of visa scheme for Russians and Belarusians
The government in Budapest has for years been criticised by many EU states for its perceived closeness to the Kremlin. Read More
Portuguese minister calls for water resilience financing by EU investment bank
Maria da Graça Carvalho was in Brussels to follow up on a letter sent to the EU executive during the summer asking for concrete action to increase water security across…
Germany grapples with far-right surge as AfD wins state election
The far-right AfD party alone won a third of the votes in two eastern German states on Sunday, as residents of Thuringia and Saxony begin to take stock of the…
At least 13 migrants dead after boat sinks off northern France
Medical teams have rushed to the scene after the boat, carrying more than 50 migrants, got into trouble in the English Channel. Read More
Belgium and Romania propose women for Commission posts after deadline passes
Belgium was the only EU country to miss the deadline set by Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, who is attempting to ensure gender balance among her senior officials. Read…
Czech parents face rising costs as school year gets under way
The hike in education-related expenses remains a growing problem, especially for poor and single parents, but also for the children of refugees. Read More
Two member states still haven’t received post-pandemic funding, say EU auditors
Continued delays are jeopardising the planned measures of the EU’s €724bn post-Covid recovery fund, warns a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). Read More