Rome and Berlin Lead Call for Relaxation of Emission Standards Italy and Germany are urging the European Union to reconsider its strict CO2 emissions targets and the planned 2035 ban…
Category: Europe
Bulgaria’s Last-Minute Picks for EU Commission: Zaharieva and Popov
Two Candidates Proposed for EU Commissioner Roles Bulgaria is set to propose two candidates for the role of European Commissioner: Ekaterina Zaharieva, a former foreign minister, and Julian Popov, an…
Trade Unions Urge Brussels to Approve Lufthansa’s €325m ITA Purchase
Call for Rapid Approval of Lufthansa’s ITA Buy Airline staff representatives have urged the European Union to swiftly approve Lufthansa’s €325 million purchase of Italy’s state-owned ITA Airways. This acquisition…
Former Dutch Intelligence Chief Dick Schoof Tipped as Nation’s New PM
Schoof to Lead Right-Wing Coalition Government After months of intense post-election negotiations, former Dutch intelligence chief Dick Schoof is expected to become the new Prime Minister of the Netherlands. Schoof,…
France’s Resistance to UK’s Bottom Trawling Ban
French fishermen are up in arms over the UK’s recent ban on bottom trawling in protected areas, arguing that it jeopardizes their livelihoods. The ban, aimed at safeguarding vulnerable marine…
Tusk’s Dire Warning: Europe Faces Impending Conflict
In a sobering declaration, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk cautioned that Europe stands on the brink of conflict, describing the current climate as a “pre-war era” during an interview with…
Warning of European Peril: Barroso’s Cautionary Tale
José Manuel Barroso, former European Commission President, has sounded the alarm, declaring that Europe faces “great danger” and emphasizing the imperative for the European Union to maintain unity. Speaking to…
ECB Maintains Rates Amidst Declining Inflation
The European Central Bank (ECB) decided to keep its benchmark interest rates unchanged during its March meeting, aligning with expectations from market observers. Notably, the bank emphasized a further decrease…
Strasbourg: Gateway to European Values
In their collaborative piece, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Marija Pejčinović Burić underscore the paramount importance of defending democratic principles amidst Europe’s struggle against autocracy. They draw upon Robert Schuman’s vision of…
EPP Manifesto: Migration Strategies and ‘Fortress Europe’
Migration is a focal point in the EPP manifesto, reflecting concerns about irregular migration and cultural identity erosion. The party aims to strengthen Frontex, the EU’s border agency, by significantly…