European Affairs
EU Summit: Malta’s Prime Minister Muscat Comments
Malta's Prime Minister Muscat tweeted "In # EUCO conclusions, all # EU Member States agree that vessels operating in the # Mediterranean…
EU Summit Agenda- Migration & Security
Migration Leaders will discuss migration policy. They are expected to underline the need for a comprehensive approach to migration and the importance…
Opinion – EU Summit June 18
Politico: June is not supposed to be the rainy season in Brussels. Migration and asylum. Eurozone. Brexit. Poland and the rule of…
Austrian’s EU Presidency to push hardline migration policy
Financial Times: Syrians, Afghans and African nationals seeking refuge in the EU would have to file their asylum applications before entering the…
Is it the end of ‘centre’ in Europe politics? (Long Read)
Paul Taylor, contributing editor at POLITICO writes: The second wheel is starting to fall off Europe’s political wagon. After the center left…
European Commission proposes €100 billion for research and innovation
A new programme – Horizon Europe – will build on the achievements and success of the previous research and innovation programme (Horizon…
Putin visits Austria in first visit in EU state since re-election
Easing of sanctions against Russia, the relations with the US and the European Union were the main topics discussed during a meeting…
60% increase in EU funds for the EU programme for the environment and climate action
"The EU is a global leader for environmental protection and climate action; where we spend our money should reflect this. With more…
I want to stop Romania from turning into another Hungary
Romania’s former Prime Minister Victor Ponta has told Euronews he wants to stop the country from turning into a new Hungary. He…
New EU directive to curb plastic use
The European Commission proposed new EU-wide rules on Monday aimed at reducing plastic pollution in cities and oceans by banning several plastic…
#EUandMe – EU releases five films that make Europe more accessible to millenials
The European Union released five short films, directed by prominent European filmmakers, which demonstrate how the rights and benefits enjoyed in the…
EU committed to Iranian nuclear deal; wants the US to exempt the bloc from steel tariffs
The EU remains firmly committed to the Iranian nuclear deal, and it wants the US to permanently exempt the bloc from steel…