Draghi’s EU competitiveness report gains mixed reception from MEPs
Major parties appear to back the ex-Italian premier’s plans to boost sluggish EU growth. Read More
Meloni says ‘we are making history’ as Italy’s FDI party reviews progress ahead of budget law
Fratelli d’Italia met to review achievements and prepare for EU-mandated budgetary adjustments amid controversy surrounding culture minister Gennaro Sangiuliano. Read More
Reforming the CAP? How the EU sees the future of its agriculture | Radio Schuman
Changing the rules on subsidising farmers is at the heart of a 100-page report on the future of agriculture set to feed a vision document due in the first 100…
Lampedusa shipwreck leaves 21 migrants missing, another boat spotted in the Channel
French politicians urge the UK government to take action against the migrant deaths. Read More
WATCH: Birds of prey protect Pompeii against pigeons
Ten birds of prey protect the Roman ruins of Pompeii from pesky pigeons that pose a risk to the archaelogical excavations. Read More
Italian authorities begin repair works on Arch of Constantine after lightning strike
Tourists visiting the site Wednesday found some stray fragments, which they turned over to park workers due to concerns they might have fallen from the arch. Read More
NGO rescue missions in the Mediterranean ‘not a pull factor’ for migrants, Frontex chief says
Irregular crossing of EU borders has decreased by over a third in 2024 so far. Read More
EU needs simpler, more flexible, policy-based budget, says Commission official
How should the bloc finance its next budget? How big should it be? And what should be its spending areas? A policy discussion organised today by the influential Brussels-based think…
EU and Hungarian officials trade barbs over visa scheme for Russian citizens
The European Commission has sent a second letter to Hungary asking for further clarifications about its National Card scheme. Read More
Von der Leyen urged to overhaul CAP in reform of EU food policy
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has been urged to open a new chapter in EU food policy and overhaul the current CAP system in the process following recommendations of…