Electricity prices rise in Estonia after cut from Russian power grid
The Baltic states connected to electricity supplied via Finland, Sweden and Poland after disconnecting from Russia, which had supplied them electricity for decades. Read More
European markets repeatedly reach new highs despite risks of a US-EU trade war
The European stock markets have been exceptional this year, with both the Euro Stoxx 600 Index and the DAX repeatedly reaching new highs, despite the risks of a widening global…
EU Commission to look at improving platform disputes at industry’s request
Under the online platform rules, out-of-court dispute settlement bodies can offer a less time-consuming legal route to reduce the burden on regulators and courts. Read More
Female genital mutilation a reality in Europe
Female genital mutilation is a reality in Europe, with over 600,000 girls and women having been subjected to it. Read More
Does Donald Trump’s Gaza takeover plan breach international law?
The likelihood US President Donald Trump will see his Gaza plan through is slim, but does it have any standing from an international legal perspective? Read More
Fears persist after deadly drug gang shooting spree in Brussels
The shooting, which left one person dead, has terrified residents in the Brussels area of Anderlecht, who have become all too familiar with the city’s notorious rival drug gang violence.…
Old people in England are happier with their life now than before COVID. What’s changed?
Older adults in England reported better mental well-being after the pandemic, but also slightly elevated depression rates. Read More
European start-ups confident AI race not lost to the US and China
EU Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen announced a €200bn package to push the nascent AI industry in the EU. Read More
Swedish member of Islamic State found guilty of genocide against Yazidis
A Swedish woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for committing crimes against Yazidi women and children in Syria while she was a member of Islamic State. Read…
‘We care a lot about Europe,’ Vance tells von der Leyen as trade tensions soar
As the EU and US head towards a full-blown trade war, Ursula von der Leyen held her first meeting with Vice President JD Vance. Read More