Will citizens channel their savings to boost EU businesses?
The European Commission’s proposal for a Savings and Investment Union wants citizens to also help EU companies grow. This episode discusses what it would take to make investing savings in…
Will Trump’s tariffs face more lawsuits as conservative opposition mounts?
Further lawsuits against US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime are expected after his policy plunged global stock markets into chaos. Read More
Belgium to follow Dutch example and introduce voluntary military service
To increase reservists, 18-year-olds in Belgium will soon receive letters informing them about voluntary military service, following a recently announced initiative in the Netherlands. Read More
French anti-racism group files complaint over far-right flyers distributed near Le Pen rally
Observers say the flyers could violate France’s hate speech laws, which ban public incitement to discrimination or violence. Read More
Von der Leyen discusses trade disruption with China amid tariff barrage
Amid escalating trade war with the US, the EU reached out to China on Tuesday in a telephone exchange between Ursula von der Leyen and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Read…
Big Tech probes non-negotiable in US trade talks, Brussels warns
Investigations into Big Tech and value-added tax will not be up for negotiation during trade talks with the United States, the European Commission has said. Read More
Inspections on trucks from Slovakia over foot-and-mouth disease cause gridlock
A fresh outbreak of the disease was also detected in Hungary, some 15 kilometres from the Slovak border near Bratislava. Read More
Kallas warns Albania of complex reforms but says its future is in the EU
Brussels decided in 2020 to start full membership negotiations with Albania, and talks began last October on how the Western Balkan country aligns with the EU in its fundamental principles.…
As EU seeks to cut defence dependency on US, how can it improve tank production?
The EU is trying to break its military dependency on the US amid pressure from the Trump administration, and buy more defence equipment in Europe. Read More
LGBTQ+ dating: This study ranked the best European cities for a romantic getaway
Planning your summer getaway and looking for an LGBT-friendly destination? Here are Europe’s best ranked options. Read More