Hundreds protests in Germany against stricter migration policy backed by far-right
Amnesty International, Seebrücke and other organisations called for the rally under the slogan “Firewall instead of arson”. Read More
Meta agrees to pay €24 million to settle lawsuit with Donald Trump over account suspension
Meta has agreed to settle a lawsuit with Donald Trump over account suspensions following the January 6 riots. Funds will support Trump’s presidential library. Read More
European Parliament approves new HQ for border force despite pushback
The Budget Committee greenlit the construction of a new building for €250 million, though leftist MEPs don’t agree Read More
Fresh embryo transfers linked to higher birth rates in women struggling to conceive with IVF
The findings suggest fertility doctors should take more patient-level factors into account to improve the odds of success with IVF. Read More
EU Commission aims to simplify its way to future growth
The European Commission has presented its new economic strategy for the coming years. Simplification features prominently in a package of proposals that is sorely lacking in novelty. Read More
EU gives Denmark ‘full support’ against Trump’s threats, EU Council President Costa tells Euronews
In an exclusive interview with Euronews on Wednesday, European Council President António Costa said the territorial integrity of Denmark is an “essential issue” for the European Union. Read More
Commission plans to set up anti-red tape brigade
As the EU steers a course towards deregulation in pursuit of global market share, an early draft of a forthcoming communication suggests today’s ‘Competitiveness Compass’ was only the first step…
Cannabis legalisation in Germany: a European dilemma?
Last spring, hundreds of people gathered under the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin to celebrate the legalisation of recreational cannabis use in Germany. Read More
Tempest in a wine glass: Valencia councillor caught shopping for drinks during flood aid meeting
José Marí Olano apologised for his “incorrect” behaviour at Tuesday’s council meeting to debate extra funding for areas ravaged by flooding in Spain last October. Read More
London to New York in 3.5 hours: How Boom Supersonic is learning from Concorde’s mistakes
More than two decades after Europe’s failed attempt at a supersonic airliner, the USA is on track to make it work. Read More