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Frontex-coordinated operation leads to 112 arrests for suspected migrant smuggling
Border and police authorities from 17 countries have arrested 112 people suspected of smuggling migrants into the European Union. The two-week operation,…
Von der Leyen to unveil Europe’s new vision for space policy
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver a major speech dedicated solely to space at the International Space Summit in…
European Commission designates ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox under Digital Services Act
The European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE), as well as Reddit and Roblox as Very…
France, Germany make pitch to overhaul EU foreign policy
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s chief diplomat, would gain far-reaching powers to coordinate the European Commission’s external-facing policy units, including on migration and…
Metsola backs Meloni’s call for greater common sense in EU policymaking
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has backed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s call for greater “common sense” in EU policymaking, arguing that…
Energy shock adds billions to EU fossil fuel bill
European countries have faced almost €41 billion in additional fossil fuel import costs as disruption in the Middle East drove up global…
Canada’s Carney to attend EU’s State of the Union
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will join European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for the most high-profile political moment in the…
EU Steps Up Climate Adaptation as Weather Hits Crops
Persistent heat and lack of rainfall in the past two months are affecting summer crops and fodder supply across western and central…
EU sees Iceland vote as potential boost for enlargement optics
European Union officials are hoping a referendum in Iceland on whether to restart membership talks will help boost support within Europe for…
Six countries want EU talks in September on taxing windfall profits of oil companies
Six European Union countries want the 27-nation EU to discuss in September a mechanism to tax windfall profits of oil companies triggered…
EU approves further €6.1 billion for Ukraine’s defence
The European Commission on Monday approved a further €6.1 billion ($7.12 billion) in financial aid for Ukraine to procure new defence systems,…
Rising US Debt Puts EU Borrowing Costs and Budgets Under Pressure
The surge in US government debt, now above $40 trillion, is increasingly affecting Europe as global borrowing costs rise and governments compete…