No, Trump has not banned Spanish in the US
Some claim that speaking Spanish in the US will earn you a fine or even a prison sentence, as part of a measure known as ‘La Ley del Silencio Hispanico’,…
Industry flags ‘serious concerns’ with latest draft of EU AI code of practice
Feedback on draft possible up to 30 March, before the final Code of Practice on General-Purpose AI is set to come out in May. Read More
Sweden’s Northvolt files for bankruptcy in blow to Europe’s battery sector
Northvolt said it had faced “significant internal challenges in its ramp-up of production”. Read More
‘Total waste of money’: Former Italian PM Conte rails against EU rearmament plan
In an interview to Euronews, Five Star Movement leader Giuseppe Conte said that the Commission “is exaggerating the Russian threat” to boost military expenditure Read More
Romanian constitutional court unanimously rejects Calin Georgescu’s candidacy, sparking protests
Romania’s top court upheld the electoral committee’s earlier rejection of ‘TikTok Messiah” Georgescu’s candidacy, causing demonstrations in Bucharest on Tuesday evening. Read More
Commission to push ‘buy European’ in new critical medicines act
The European Commission has proposed new rules aimed at strengthening the security of supply and availability of critical medicines, prioritising EU-based suppliers in public procurement. Read More
‘Adapting is not giving up’: How France is preparing for 4C of heating by 2100
Affordable insurance in high-risk areas, heatwave-proof housing and different work schedules are among dozens of new measures. Read More
Misuse of funds to VAT fraud: The state of combatting fraud across the EU
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office had over 2,000 active fraud-related investigations by the end of 2024, with total estimated damages amounting to €24.8 billion. VAT fraud continues to be the…
Delayed flight? It could soon be harder for you to claim compensation from airlines
Proposals to water down passenger flight delay compensation rules are being discussed in Brussels, risking Europe’s claim to having the most passenger-friendly skies in the world. Read More
Greenland votes amid Trump controversy over US ambitions
Polls opened on Tuesday for Greenlanders to elect their 31 lawmakers who will shape policy on the strategic island in the North Atlantic. Read More