Europe
Record-high support for the EU’s common agricultural policy
A new survey has found that support for the EU's common agricultural policy has reached an all-time high. 81% of respondents believe the policy secures a stable supply of food…
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Why the US does not cancel visas for Bulgarians
Bulgaria and the Republic of Cyprus remain the only EU member states whose citizens will need US visas Since 2006, the percentage of denied B-type visas for Bulgarians to the…
Europe
Air pollution from heating and cooling: stepping up clean energy use urgently needed
Air pollution remains a critical environmental challenge in the EU, with the heating and cooling sector significantly contributing to the release of harmful pollutants. These emissions include 73% of particulate…
Europe
€3 million EU funding for a European media freedom festival
Worth €3 million, this festival is aimed at reinforcing dialogue, cooperation and partnership among journalists, media outlets, civil society organisations and media professionals in the European Union. The festival will…
Europe
New EU rules to improve Gender Balance in corporate boards enter into application
A new directive, aiming for a more balanced gender representation on the board of listed companies in the EU, entered into application at the end of 2024. By June 2026,…
Europe
Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union
On the evening of 3 January, Prime Minister Donald Tusk, together with the President of the European Council, António Costa, participated in the official gala marking the opening of the…
Europe
EU common charger rules: Power all your devices with a single charger
Are you tired of rummaging through your drawer to find the right charger for your phone? The EU has got you covered! Because the EU has standardised charging ports for…
Europe
German President Dissolves Parliament, Sets Stage for High-Stakes February Election
Berlin, December 27, 2024 – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has officially dissolved the Bundestag, paving the way for early elections on February 23 that could signal a dramatic political shift…
Economy
Ukraine: EIB provides €55 million to reconstruct social infrastructure
The funding will enable Ukrainian communities to continue implementing 151 sub-projects in 2025 and beyond, focusing on schools, kindergartens, hospitals, social housing, heating and water systems and other social infrastructure.…
Europe
How was 2024 for Europe?
From climate change to digital disruption, and global conflicts to humanitarian crises, 2024 was a year of significant events. It was a year of elections across the world, and…