EU’s green demands are jamming trade talks with India
India is pushing back against the inclusion of a dispute settlement mechanism to enforce green standards in the trade deal currently under negotiation with the EU. Read More
At what age do young people in the EU tend to leave home?
Rising housing prices and rents are a concern for many Europeans. In southern and eastern Europe, particularly, high costs mean young people live at home for longer. Read More
Fact-checking Donald Trump’s Europe claims in UN speech
Trump’s speech was littered with claims relating to immigration in Europe, the climate crisis and Russia’s war in Ukraine. Read More
Donald Trump called Hungary’s Orbán to discuss Russian oil imports
According to the Hungarians, Orbán told Trump that Hungary needs Russian fuel to keep its energy prices low, and Trump acknowledged this. Read More
Former French President Sarkozy found guilty of criminal conspiracy in illegal financing case
After an extended detailing of its ruling, the court sentenced Sarkozy to five years in prison “with deferred effect”, an immediate five-year ban on any public function, and a fine…
Hungary seeks to dodge Trump pressure to cut Russia oil imports
Hungary said that alternative routes wouldn’t suffice to replace Russian pipeline oil, after Donald Trump warned he would call Viktor Orbán to tell him to stop buying Russian oil. Experts…
European consumers want a reliable, easy-to-use and free digital euro – survey
EU policymakers are still working on the digital euro’s legislative framework, but the ECB says it could be ready by mid-2029. Read More
The new age of weaponisation lays bare Europe’s inherent weaknesses
Does the EU have what it takes to survive in the age of weaponisation? Recent events have cast light on the crucial question. Read More
MEPs urge support for Iranian civil society three years after Mahsa Amini’s death
Repression is intensifying in Iran, warn human rights activists and MEPs. Read More
European Commission dismisses NGOs’ call to stop financing of Libyan Coast Guard
An open letter addressed to Commissioners for migration and the Mediterranean called for the executive to cut funds to Libyan Coast Guard agents, accused of attacking rescue vessels and ships…