EU to give cities more power to curb Airbnb and short-term rentals
“Short-term rental activity” grew 93 percent across four major letting platforms between 2018 and 2024, according to the EU. Read More
Hungary takes one more step to normalise relations with Brussels over rule of law
Hungary has formally notified Brussels it has met its rule-of-law conditions, a step that could unlock €4.2bn in EU funds and restore access for researchers and students who were left…
One dead, several injured after train collides with truck in Poland
Some of the injured people have already been taken to hospital, while emergency services remain at the scene. Read More
Germany’s Merz accuses AfD of promoting ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Bundestag clash with Weidel
The AfD, which fell three seats short of an absolute majority, in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt said it was now in talks with other groups and MPs in an effort…
Pledges for action in Europe as PISA results show drop in child reading and maths skills
The OECD’s latest PISA report, based on a standardised test taken by 15-year-olds, found that student performance across OECD countries reached a record low in maths and reading. Read More
EU court dismisses Hungarian bid to block frozen Russian asset aid for Ukraine
The EU’s General Court ruled it lacks jurisdiction over decisions relating to the bloc’s Common Foreign and Security Policy. The case comes after Budapest’s new government, unlike its predecessor, moved…
Finland completes work on 200km fence along border with Russia
Helsinki says the fence will help protect NATO’s longest border as concerns grow over Russian hybrid activity and the potential use of migration to exert pressure on the country. Read…
Ceuta President urges the EU to take firm action against Morocco, as the city is ‘on the brink of collapse’
Juan Jesús Vivas accused Rabat of pursuing a “harassment policy” aimed at suffocating the exclave, while the Spanish government and the EU continue to regard Morocco as a trusted partner…
Another Hungarian veto slows Ukraine’s EU accession process
Hungary is making its backing for Ukrainian membership conditional on laws protecting minority rights. According to Foreign Minister Anita Orbán, Kyiv is already working on the required changes. Read More
France ‘will reject extremism’ and Le Pen in presidential election, Haddad says
Polls suggest far-right veteran Marine Le Pen is on course to become France’s next president, though the race remains in its early stages. But EU minister Haddad says voters will…