Economy
EU “Buy European” Plan Tests Single Market Rules
Brussels prepares a major procurement shift as industry cheers—and lawyers warn of trade and competition risks The EU is moving toward a “Buy European” approach to public spending, aiming to…
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Unlike von der Leyen, Alain Berset names envoy to defend Europe’s religious minorities
Council of Europe move targets antisemitism, anti-Muslim hatred, and wider religious intolerance As hate incidents and polarisation spill across borders, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset has tied the…
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Human Rights
UN Human Rights Council Opens 2026 Session in Geneva
From Afghanistan and Sudan to Ukraine and child rights, the 61st regular session maps the year’s global human-rights agenda The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) is convening its sixty-first…
Economy
EU Waters Down Supply-Chain Due-Diligence Rules
Member states narrow scope, delay deadlines, and drop climate-plan duty as business groups cheer and rights advocates warn of reduced accountability EU governments have signed off on a scaled-back version…
News
What to Do If an Airline Denies EU261 Compensation
BRUSSELS, late evening. You’ve landed hours late, your plans are wrecked, and then the airline email arrives: “compensation not due.” In that moment, most people ask, “Are they allowed to…
Books
Isaac Hammouch to Release New Book Examining the Khashoggi Assassination
Brussels — Journalist and political essayist Isaac Hammouch is set to release a new book in the coming weeks titled The Murder of Khashoggi: A State Crime? The Responsibility of…
Energy
What to Do If Your Energy Bill Seems Wrong in the EU
If your electricity or gas bill suddenly spikes, EU rules and national regulators give you clear ways to challenge it. Start by checking the meter and contract, complain in writing…
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What to Do If Your Personal Data Is Misused in the EU
A suspicious email. A leaked password. A targeted advertisement that knows too much. Across the European Union, personal data misuse is no longer rare. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)…
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What to Do If Your Flight Is Cancelled in Europe
When the departure board flips to “Cancelled”, EU law gives you real options It usually happens in a blink: one notification, one line on the airport screen, and your day…
Environment
Industrial transformation key to cutting emissions and pollution further in Europe’s energy-intensive industries | Press releases
Press releasePublished 23 Feb 2026 ImageGurhan Sahin, Climate Change PIX /EEA Emissions from energy-intensive industries in Europe have fallen sharply over the past two decades, but progress has stalled and…