The news that matter in Europe
The news that matter in Europe
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hailed the adoption, in the night from Monday, April 22 to Tuesday, April 23, of the controversial bill allowing for the expulsion to Rwanda of asylum seekers who have illegally entered the United Kingdom.
Announced in 2022 by his Conservative government…
The new rules, approved on Tuesday, were provisionally agreed upon between European Parliament and member state negotiators in February.
Focus on investments
MEPs significantly beefed up the rules to protect a government’s capability to invest. It will now be more difficult for the Commission…
The new rules, approved on Tuesday, were provisionally agreed upon between European Parliament and member state negotiators in February.
Focus on investments
MEPs significantly beefed up the rules to protect a government’s capability to invest. It will now be more difficult for the…
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In recent years, anxiety about the spread of microplastics has been growing. It is in the oceans, even in animals and plants, and in the bottled water we drink daily. Microplastics seem to be everywhere. And what is even more unpleasant is that it is not only everywhere around us, but also…
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In recent years, anxiety about the spread of microplastics has been growing. It is in the oceans, even in animals and plants, and in the bottled water we drink daily.
Microplastics seem to be everywhere. And what is even more unpleasant is that it is not only everywhere around us, but also…
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The agreement that was reached between eight EU institutions and bodies (namely Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the European Central Bank, the European Court of Auditors, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the European Committee of the Regions)…
On Monday, the Committee on Constitutional Affairs endorsed the agreement for a body to strengthen integrity, transparency, and accountability in European decision-making.
The agreement that was reached between eight EU institutions and bodies (namely Parliament, the Council, the Commission,…
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The leaders of 10 multilateral development banks (MDBs) today announced joint steps to work more effectively as a system and increase the impact and scale of their work to tackle urgent development challenges.
In a Viewpoint Note, the leaders outlined key deliverables for joint and…
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The EU will soon become a ‘Friend’ (i.e., observer) of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment, a regional cooperation framework to tackle piracy, armed robbery, human trafficking and other illegal maritime activities in the North-Western Indian Ocean, including the Gulf of Aden and…
A conference at the European Parliament to make the world better
The social and humanitarian activities of minority religious or belief organizations in the EU are useful for European citizens and society but are too often ignored by political leaders and media outlets.
This was the…
With the 2024 Paris Olympics fast approaching, a heated debate over religious symbols has erupted in France, pitting the country’s strict secularism against the religious freedoms of athletes. A recent report by Professor Rafael Valencia of the University of Seville warns that France’s…
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The Faith and Freedom Summit III NGO coalition, concluded its conferences showing the impact and challenges of Faith-Based Organizations on serving the European community
In a welcoming and promising environment, within the walls of the European Parliament, a meeting was held last April 18th…
Issues faced by Sikhs in Europe and in India were discussed while celebrating Vaisakhi Purab in the European Parliament: Binder Singh
Sikh community leader ‘Jathedar Akal Takht Sahib’ could not attend due to administrative reasons, his visit to the European Parliament has been…
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According to scientists, wearing a pair of fast fashion jeans just once creates 2.5 kg of carbon dioxide, which is equivalent to driving 6.4 km in a non-gasoline car, writes “Daily Mail”.
Fast fashion is a term used to describe the process of quickly creating and selling cheap,…
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Wearing one pair of jeans once does as much damage as driving 6 km in a gasoline-powered passenger vehicle
According to scientists, wearing a pair of fast fashion jeans just once creates 2.5 kg of carbon dioxide, which is equivalent to driving 6.4 km in a non-gasoline car, writes “Daily…
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When: Friday 19 April at 11.00 Where: Anna Politkovskaya press room in Brussels and via Interactio Key topics next week include: Debate and final vote on the right to repair of goods Packaging and packaging waste: final vote Fighting violence against women: debate and final vote Final vote on…
The legislative package, covering medicinal products for human use, consists of a new directive (adopted with 495 votes in favour, 57 against and 45 abstentions) and regulation (adopted with 488 votes in favour, 67 against and 34 abstentions).
Incentives for innovation
MEPs want to introduce a…
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Addressing the Special European Council today in Brussels, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola highlighted e.g. the following issues:
European Parliament elections
“In 50 days’ time, hundreds of millions of Europeans will start heading to the polls. I have been visiting Member…
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European Parliament President Roberta Metsola will represent the European Parliament at the summit, address the heads of state or government at around 19:00, and hold a press conference after her speech.
When: Press conference at around 20:00 on 17 April.
Where: European Council press room and…
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Today’s pre-electoral publication reveals a positive, upward trend on key election indicators with just a few weeks to go until EU citizens cast their ballots 6-9 June. Interest in the election, awareness of when it will take place as well as likelihood to vote are all on the rise since the…
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