Ryanair names airports struggling the most with delays due to EU entry exit system It comes as Port of Dover boss warned it will ‘face repeated episodes of severe congestion’ throughout the summer The Independent UK · Jul 2
How the Entry-Exit System is becoming a nightmare for Europe's summer travellers The digital system for checking non-EU travellers’ documents is creating bottlenecks and glitches just as the peak of the holiday season approaches. As queues grow longer and passengers get more frustrated, airlines are calling for the option to suspend the checks in July and August. Euronews · Jul 2
'Are we serious about war?': EU defence chief calls on countries to live up to security ambitions The Defence Commissioner warned that member states cannot bang the drum for a stronger security architecture while cutting the EU budget, and urged spending that matches their new defence ambitions. Euronews · Jul 2
EU's top court upholds record $4.7 billion antitrust fine against Google The European Court of Justice has upheld a historic €4.1 billion antitrust fine against Google, rejecting its last appeal. The ruling concluded that Google leveraged its Android operating system's market dominance to compel manufacturers into pre-installing its search and browser applications. This monumental decision marks a crucial win for EU… The Times of India · Jul 2
Europe growth hit more by China exports than bigger trade gap, Goldman says Goldman Sachs highlights that China's growing market share, not just the trade deficit, is the primary concern for EU growth. Chinese manufacturers are increasingly competing with European firms globally. While the EU may adopt a more assertive trade policy, broad tariffs like those seen in the US are unlikely, as… The Economic Times · Jul 2
EU targets Russian drone-makers with sanctions following massive strikes on Kyiv The new sanctions will target Russia's military-industrial complex, including firms that manufacture Shahed and Geran drone components. Euronews · Jul 2
Google loses final appeal against EU’s record €4.1bn anti-trust fine The European Union’s top court has dismissed Google’s final appeal against a record €4.1 billion anti-trust fine, confirming one of Brussels’ most significant victories in its long-running effort to rein in Big Tech. Radio France Internationale · Jul 2
Young and wealthy: Where does Europe’s youth hold the most net wealth? The median net wealth of people aged 16 to 34 varies widely, standing at €24,600 in the euro area. An expert points to the role of family support and home ownership in country-level differences. Euronews · Jul 2
EU Court of Justice rejects Google’s appeal against record €4.1 billion fine Google CEO Sundar Pichai has argued that the company's Android system has created "more choice, not less". Euronews · Jul 2
How Brexit ‘allowed a convicted people smuggler’ to live and work in the UK IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 2
Airlines call for ‘immediate intervention’ in EU entry-exit system before situation deteriorates further Airlines and airports are calling for the suspension of EES during peak summer periods The Independent UK · Jul 2
Energy Insider: China’s Russian LPG Imports Surge in First Five Months China and the EU establish a trade and investment consultation mechanism; CATL and Ford’s battery plant starts production Caixin Global · Jul 2
Convicted people smuggler able to live in UK due to Brexit, immigration officers claim The Immigration Services Union said the UK’s decision to leave the EU has meant we no longer have access to a data-sharing agreement with many countries in the bloc The Independent UK · Jul 2
Biggest-ever Russian barrage on Kyiv kills at least 13 KYIV - Russia launched its largest ever barrage on Kyiv early on Thursday, tearing open apartment buildings and leaving at least 13 people dead, Ukrainian officials said. Bangkok Post · Jul 2
Euronews · Jul 2 Dream job alert: Get paid to travel around Europe talking to strangers Self-improvement app RiseGuide is hiring a ‘Global Charisma Scout’ who will create an index of where on the continent it’s easiest to strike up a conversation.
Euronews · Jul 2 'Major health crisis looming over Venezuela,' EU Civil Protection expert warns An EU expert who is on the ground in Venezuela to coordinate the bloc's response to the earthquake told Euronews that "the clock is ticking", adding that the nature of the support provided will shift to focus on medical assistance.
Euronews · Jul 2 EU Budget Commissioner Piotr Serafin criticises ‘frugals’ over proposed long-term budget cuts The so-called "frugal" member states are asking a significant reduction in spending ahead of the EU's upcoming 2028-2034 budget.
The Economic Times · Jul 2 Google loses fight against record €4.1 billion EU antitrust fine Google's appeal against a record €4.34 billion EU fine for abusing its Android dominance has been dismissed by Europe's highest court. The ruling upholds the penalty imposed eight years ago for forcing manufacturers to pre-install Google services. A Google spokesperson said that the judgment failed to take into account its…
The Independent UK · Jul 2 Trump tried to humiliate Italy’s far-right leader. Instead, he helped to unite Europe against him President Donald Trump’s attacks on Italy’s premier have had an unintended consequence
Euronews · Jul 2 Fast fashion: 69% of our clothes contain toxic chemicals The European Union is implementing a new tax on imports, to limit purchases from fast-fashion e-platforms like SHEIN, Temu, and similar. Their bargain price tags hide a toxic reality, as testing reveals these ultra-cheap garments carry a hidden cost to human health.
Euronews · Jul 2 Denmark, Portugal, Lithuania lead the way as EU share of electricity from renewables hits 46% The EU has hit a renewable energy milestone. Which countries are leading – and which are lagging behind?
France 24 · Jul 2 Ukraine will 'definitely' retaliate after massive attack on Kyiv, says Zelensky Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed Thursday to retaliate for Russia's strikes on Kyiv that killed at least 21 people and wounded dozens, as he visited an apartment block partially destroyed in the attack. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia would continue to ramp up the pressure on the Kyiv…
International Business Times UK · Jul 2 The European Heatwave in 2003 Killed 20,000+ People: Why Is AC Still a Foreign Concept on the Continent? Despite record-breaking heatwaves, air conditioning remains uncommon in Europe due to cultural, economic, and environmental factors, with only 20% of Europeans owning systems compared to 90% in the US.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2 Death toll rises to 21 with more than 80 injured in huge Russian attack on Kyiv –as it happened Damage recorded in 30 locations across in the city from overnight attacks, with ‘most of them ordinary residential buildings’
The National (Scotland) · Jul 2 Peter Mandelson seen as 'significant achievement' for Russian intelligence A LEAKED intelligence dossier alleges that Peter Mandelson was treated as a “privileged contact” by Russian intelligence