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Brussels launches plan to strengthen Europe’s social safety net amid economic change
Brussels launches plan to strengthen Europe’s social safety net amid economic change
The European Commission has renewed its commitment to strengthening Europe’s social model, warning that rising living costs, rapid advances...
Read More... Environmental taxes rise across most EU countries, but their economic share falls
Environmental taxes rise across most EU countries, but their economic share falls
Environmental tax revenue across the European Union increased by 6.1% in 2024, reaching €371.9bn, according to new figures from Eurostat....
Read More... EU fuel prices continue to rise in June, but pace of increases eases
EU fuel prices continue to rise in June, but pace of increases eases
Fuel prices across the European Union continued to climb in June, although the rate of annual increases slowed after sharp rises earlier...
Read More... EU ends Venice Biennale funding over return of Russian pavilion
EU ends Venice Biennale funding over return of Russian pavilion
The European Union has permanently withdrawn a €2m (£1.7m; $2.3m) grant for the Venice Biennale after organisers allowed Russia to...
Read More... Viktor Orban accuses Hungary's new government of 'tyranny' after election defeat
Viktor Orban accuses Hungary's new government of 'tyranny' after election defeat
Hungary's former Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called on his supporters to resist what he described as the country's slide into "tyranny",...
Read More... Summer holiday rush drives nearly a third of EU tourism nights
Summer holiday rush drives nearly a third of EU tourism nights
Nearly one-third of all overnight stays in tourist accommodation across the European Union in 2025 were concentrated in just two months,...
Read More... Most EU countries see higher home sales in 2025, Eurostat data shows
Most EU countries see higher home sales in 2025, Eurostat data shows
House sales increased across most European Union countries in 2025, pointing to a broader recovery in the bloc's property market after...
Read More... EU cultural sector employs 8.9 million people as highly educated workforce drives industry
EU cultural sector employs 8.9 million people as highly educated workforce drives industry
The European Union's cultural sector employed an estimated 8.9 million people in 2025, accounting for 4.3% of total employment across...
Read More... Hungary joins EU’s anti-fraud prosecutor’s office in major rule of law step
Hungary joins EU’s anti-fraud prosecutor’s office in major rule of law step
The European Commission has approved Hungary’s request to join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), making it the 25th...
Read More... Eurozone inflation eases to 2.8% in June as price pressures cool across most EU countries
Eurozone inflation eases to 2.8% in June as price pressures cool across most EU countries
Annual inflation in the eurozone fell to 2.8% in June, marking its second consecutive monthly decline as energy prices and easing price pressures...
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Zurich introduces Eruv, creating a Sabbath-friendly public zone for Jewish life
Zurich has quietly drawn a new kind of line across the city — one that cannot be seen at first glance, yet carries deep religious and social meaning. Spanning severalRead More... -
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... -
Young Europeans lead the way in digital civic participation
As Europe becomes increasingly digital, young people are stepping up as the most active voices in online civic and political life. In 2025, nearly a quarter (24.3%) of EuropeansRead 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... -
Women still a minority among Flemish professors despite gains elsewhere
Women account for just one in three professors and visiting professors at Flemish universities, according to new figures released on Tuesday by Statistiek Vlaanderen.Read More...
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Brussels launches plan to strengthen Europe’s social safety net amid economic change
Brussels launches plan to strengthen Europe’s social safety net amid economic change
The European Commission has renewed its commitment to strengthening Europe’s social model, warning that rising living costs, rapid advances...
Read More... Environmental taxes rise across most EU countries, but their economic share falls
Environmental taxes rise across most EU countries, but their economic share falls
Environmental tax revenue across the European Union increased by 6.1% in 2024, reaching €371.9bn, according to new figures from Eurostat....
Read More... EU fuel prices continue to rise in June, but pace of increases eases
EU fuel prices continue to rise in June, but pace of increases eases
Fuel prices across the European Union continued to climb in June, although the rate of annual increases slowed after sharp rises earlier...
Read More... EU ends Venice Biennale funding over return of Russian pavilion
EU ends Venice Biennale funding over return of Russian pavilion
The European Union has permanently withdrawn a €2m (£1.7m; $2.3m) grant for the Venice Biennale after organisers allowed Russia to...
Read More... Viktor Orban accuses Hungary's new government of 'tyranny' after election defeat
Viktor Orban accuses Hungary's new government of 'tyranny' after election defeat
Hungary's former Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called on his supporters to resist what he described as the country's slide into "tyranny",...
Read More... Summer holiday rush drives nearly a third of EU tourism nights
Summer holiday rush drives nearly a third of EU tourism nights
Nearly one-third of all overnight stays in tourist accommodation across the European Union in 2025 were concentrated in just two months,...
Read More... Most EU countries see higher home sales in 2025, Eurostat data shows
Most EU countries see higher home sales in 2025, Eurostat data shows
House sales increased across most European Union countries in 2025, pointing to a broader recovery in the bloc's property market after...
Read More... EU cultural sector employs 8.9 million people as highly educated workforce drives industry
EU cultural sector employs 8.9 million people as highly educated workforce drives industry
The European Union's cultural sector employed an estimated 8.9 million people in 2025, accounting for 4.3% of total employment across...
Read More... Hungary joins EU’s anti-fraud prosecutor’s office in major rule of law step
Hungary joins EU’s anti-fraud prosecutor’s office in major rule of law step
The European Commission has approved Hungary’s request to join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), making it the 25th...
Read More... Eurozone inflation eases to 2.8% in June as price pressures cool across most EU countries
Eurozone inflation eases to 2.8% in June as price pressures cool across most EU countries
Annual inflation in the eurozone fell to 2.8% in June, marking its second consecutive monthly decline as energy prices and easing price pressures...
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Zurich introduces Eruv, creating a Sabbath-friendly public zone for Jewish life
Zurich has quietly drawn a new kind of line across the city — one that cannot be seen at first glance, yet carries deep religious and social meaning. Spanning severalRead More...
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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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Young Europeans lead the way in digital civic participation
As Europe becomes increasingly digital, young people are stepping up as the most active voices in online civic and political life. In 2025, nearly a quarter (24.3%) of EuropeansRead 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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Women still a minority among Flemish professors despite gains elsewhere
Women account for just one in three professors and visiting professors at Flemish universities, according to new figures released on Tuesday by Statistiek Vlaanderen.Read More...
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Statement by von der Leyen and Costa on opening first accession cluster for Ukraine and Moldova
Today, the European Union took a major step forward.12 June 2026Read More... -
President von der Leyen's statement on the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia
Almost every day now, we wake up to the same kind of news. Another major Russian strike on Ukrainian cities, targeting...10 June 2026Read More... -
EU–Western Balkans Summit: Statement by Presidents von der Leyen, Costa, and Milatović
President Milatović, dear Jakov,07 June 2026Read More... -
Von der Leyen, Kristersson and Modi present joint vision for EU-India cooperation
Statement by President von der Leyen with Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson and Indian Prime Minister Modi18 May 2026Read More...
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Brussels launches plan to strengthen Europe’s social safety net amid economic change
The European Commission has renewed its commitment to strengthening Europe’s social model, warning that rising living...22 July 2026Read More...
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Environmental taxes rise across most EU countries, but their economic share falls
Environmental tax revenue across the European Union increased by 6.1% in 2024, reaching €371.9bn, according to new figures...22 July 2026Read More...
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EU fuel prices continue to rise in June, but pace of increases eases
Fuel prices across the European Union continued to climb in June, although the rate of annual increases slowed after...22 July 2026Read More...
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EU ends Venice Biennale funding over return of Russian pavilion
The European Union has permanently withdrawn a €2m (£1.7m; $2.3m) grant for the Venice Biennale after organisers...22 July 2026Read More...
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Viktor Orban accuses Hungary's new government of 'tyranny' after election defeat
Hungary's former Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called on his supporters to resist what he described as the country's...22 July 2026Read More...
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