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Migration and asylum in Europe: Eurostat releases 2025 report
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Eurostat has published its latest ‘Migration and Asylum in Europe’ report, providing a detailed snapshot of how people are moving...
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Read More... European Parliament to fast-track reparations loan for Ukraine
European Parliament to fast-track reparations loan for Ukraine
The European Parliament has moved to fast-track legislation for a new EU-backed reparations loan to Ukraine, with a vote scheduled for...
Read More... EU’s Kallas warns China is increasingly weaponizing economic ties
EU’s Kallas warns China is increasingly weaponizing economic ties
China is increasingly leveraging its economic relationships to advance political objectives, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja...
Read More... AI adoption surges among EU businesses, reaching 20% in 2025
AI adoption surges among EU businesses, reaching 20% in 2025
In 2025, one in five European Union enterprises with 10 or more employees reported using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, marking...
Read More... Hungary faces EU legal action over media freedom violations
Hungary faces EU legal action over media freedom violations
The European Commission has launched legal action against Hungary for systematic violations of the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA),...
Read More... Europeans back stronger, more assertive EU as support for membership hits new high
Europeans back stronger, more assertive EU as support for membership hits new high
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MEPs push for EU-wide corporate framework to boost innovation
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Zurab Musinyan: “Let my case lie at door of Russian special services combating international terrorism…”
Specialized Oil-Loading Seaport Vitino captured by Russian security officials through hostage taking keeps on being a subject of carve-up and litigations by Russian and international companies....Read More...
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Young Europeans losing faith in democracy
Recent findings from a comprehensive survey conducted by the YouGov institute for the Tui Foundation reveal a concerning trend among Europe’s youth: a growingRead More...
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World Refugee Day: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative
No country, no region in the world has been spared from the impact of COVID-19. The virus is exacerbating existing inequalities and has a disproportionate effect on refugees,Read More...
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World peace under strain — yet some countries still shine
As a storm of conflicts, rising militarisation and geopolitical fragmentation rattles the globe, the annual Global Peace Index 2025 paints a soberingRead More...
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Why Andorra finds EU membership unappealing?
Andorra, a small landlocked country located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain, has long maintained a unique position in Europe. With a population ofRead More...
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Who will succeed Stoltenberg as NATO secretary-general?
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Which EU candidate country is the most likely to join the bloc quickly?
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'The girl who decided to become President': why every voice matters
Iryna Kotlyarevskaya’s book brings children into conversations about power, choice, responsibility, and citizenship—topics...17 December 2025Read More...
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The “Quo Vadis Europa?” seminar and the irreplaceable role of UN agencies in the Middle East
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Migration and asylum in Europe: Eurostat releases 2025 report
Eurostat has published its latest ‘Migration and Asylum in Europe’ report, providing a detailed snapshot of how...18 December 2025Read More...
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Human rights violations in Azerbaijan, Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau under EU scrutiny
The European Parliament has issued a series of sharply-worded resolutions condemning human rights abuses in Azerbaijan,...18 December 2025Read More...
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EU unveils first-ever plan to tackle Europe’s housing crisis
The European Commission has launched a sweeping Affordable Housing Plan aimed at addressing one of the most urgent...17 December 2025Read More...
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European Parliament to fast-track reparations loan for Ukraine
The European Parliament has moved to fast-track legislation for a new EU-backed reparations loan to Ukraine, with...16 December 2025Read More...
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EU’s Kallas warns China is increasingly weaponizing economic ties
China is increasingly leveraging its economic relationships to advance political objectives, European Union foreign...15 December 2025Read More...
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