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Oil Prices Surge Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruption, Raising Inflation Concerns
Europe
The recent conflict involving Iran has led to significant disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a substantial increase in oil prices. This rise, the largest in over a year,…
Environment
The introduction of the EU’s second ‘cap and trade’ emissions trading system (ETS2) for the road transport and buildings sectors will help spur Europe’s decarbonisation ambitions, accelerating the shift to cleaner fuels and technologies. Providing early financial support to…
Education
Reply to latest parliamentary question on the high-profile Lettori case shows that the European Commission unquestioningly accepted Italy’s evidence in the unprecedented and historic third infringement case for violation of…
Europe
In the meantime, the Council of Europe appoints a Secretary General’s Special Representative on antisemitism, anti-Muslim hatred, and all forms of religious intolerance 15 months after the end of the…
Europe
Strasbourg, 1 March 2026 — As hostilities intensify across Iran, Israel and the wider Gulf, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset is urging Europe to move beyond improvised crisis…
Economy
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…
Council of Europe
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…
Economy
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
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…
Energy
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…
