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EU business profit share slips to 40% in 2024
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Read More... EU marks 25 years of the Charter of Fundamental Rights with progress report and fresh commitments
EU marks 25 years of the Charter of Fundamental Rights with progress report and fresh commitments
As the European Union prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of its Charter of Fundamental Rights, the European Commission has released...
Read More... EU Commission accepts TikTok commitments on ad transparency under Digital Services Act
EU Commission accepts TikTok commitments on ad transparency under Digital Services Act
The European Commission on Monday accepted a set of binding commitments from TikTok aimed at bringing the platform into compliance with...
Read More... European Parliament election campaign wins top creative industry award
European Parliament election campaign wins top creative industry award
The European Parliament’s communication campaign for the 2024 European elections has won one of the advertising industry’s highest...
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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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Who will succeed Stoltenberg as NATO secretary-general?
As Jens Stoltenberg's tenure as NATO Secretary-General approaches its end, discussions and conjecture are mounting regarding his potential successor.Read More... -
Which EU candidate country is the most likely to join the bloc quickly?
The European Union (EU) has a well-established process for countries seeking membership, known as accession. While the journey to EU membership can be long and arduous,Read More...
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EU business profit share slips to 40% in 2024
EU business profit share slips to 40% in 2024
The share of profits earned by non-financial corporations across the European Union fell to 40.1% in 2024, marking a decline of 1.6 percentage...
Read More... EU marks 25 years of the Charter of Fundamental Rights with progress report and fresh commitments
EU marks 25 years of the Charter of Fundamental Rights with progress report and fresh commitments
As the European Union prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of its Charter of Fundamental Rights, the European Commission has released...
Read More... EU Commission accepts TikTok commitments on ad transparency under Digital Services Act
EU Commission accepts TikTok commitments on ad transparency under Digital Services Act
The European Commission on Monday accepted a set of binding commitments from TikTok aimed at bringing the platform into compliance with...
Read More... European Parliament election campaign wins top creative industry award
European Parliament election campaign wins top creative industry award
The European Parliament’s communication campaign for the 2024 European elections has won one of the advertising industry’s highest...
Read More... World peace under strain — yet some countries still shine
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...
Read More... Macron’s anti-fake news push sparks backlash from right-wing media
Macron’s anti-fake news push sparks backlash from right-wing media
French President Emmanuel Macron’s campaign to combat online disinformation is facing stiff resistance from right-wing media outlets...
Read More... EU culture ministers push to safeguard public media from disinformation as Hungary signals veto
EU culture ministers push to safeguard public media from disinformation as Hungary signals veto
EU culture ministers meeting in Brussels on Friday are poised to endorse a set of conclusions designed to bolster access to trustworthy...
Read More... EP leaders head to Nicosia as Cyprus prepares for EU Council presidency
EP leaders head to Nicosia as Cyprus prepares for EU Council presidency
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and the leaders of the Parliament’s political groups will travel to Nicosia on 1–2 December,...
Read More... EU and Southern Mediterranean partners launch landmark “Pact for the Mediterranean” in Barcelona
EU and Southern Mediterranean partners launch landmark “Pact for the Mediterranean” in Barcelona
European Union ministers and their counterparts from Southern Mediterranean nations convened in Barcelona today to officially launch...
Read More... MEPs back stricter transparency rules for third-country lobbying
MEPs back stricter transparency rules for third-country lobbying
The European Parliament has adopted its position on new rules designed to make lobbying on behalf of third countries more transparent...
Read More... Must Read
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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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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?
As Jens Stoltenberg's tenure as NATO Secretary-General approaches its end, discussions and conjecture are mounting regarding his potential successor.Read More...
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Which EU candidate country is the most likely to join the bloc quickly?
The European Union (EU) has a well-established process for countries seeking membership, known as accession. While the journey to EU membership can be long and arduous,Read More...
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Press statement by President von der Leyen on the next College of Commissioners
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Fighting corruption in Ukraine in the context of the country's European integration
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The “Quo Vadis Europa?” seminar and the irreplaceable role of UN agencies in the Middle East
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has accused far-right parties of wanting to "ruin" Europe. She made...09 June 2024Read More...
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EU business profit share slips to 40% in 2024
The share of profits earned by non-financial corporations across the European Union fell to 40.1% in 2024, marking...06 December 2025Read More...
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EU marks 25 years of the Charter of Fundamental Rights with progress report and fresh commitments
As the European Union prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of its Charter of Fundamental Rights, the European Commission...05 December 2025Read More...
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EU Commission accepts TikTok commitments on ad transparency under Digital Services Act
The European Commission on Monday accepted a set of binding commitments from TikTok aimed at bringing the platform...05 December 2025Read More...
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European Parliament election campaign wins top creative industry award
The European Parliament’s communication campaign for the 2024 European elections has won one of the advertising...05 December 2025Read 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...04 December 2025Read More...
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