Why the hospitality industry is losing sleep over tourist tax Making London even more expensive by charging visitors for hotel stays could hit the economy by £2 billion Evening Standard · Sep 28
Pope Leo to invoke Schuman’s vision of a united Europe during visit to Metz Pope Leo XIV will use the final day of his visit to France on Monday to pay tribute to Robert Schuman – a devout Catholic, former French foreign minister and one of the architects of European integration – in a message expected to focus on peace, unity and the principles… Radio France Internationale · Sep 28
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky claims North Korea is preparing to deploy 10,000 more troops to Russia Zelensky said the plan is ‘how evil encroaches’ The Independent UK · Sep 28
70% Swiss say no: Switzerland rejects push for tighter neutrality amid Russia war The initiative would have restricted Switzerland from joining sanctions against other countries unless those measures had been imposed by the United Nations. That would have significantly affected Switzerland’s ability to impose sanctions independently. Russia, one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, has veto power over decisions… The Times of India · Sep 28
Switzerland’s love of referendums helps us keep the far right at bay Brexit gave direct democracy a bad name. But the Swiss approach could be what Europe needs now, says Guardian Europe contributor Joseph de Weck The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
Pope Leo to speak on EU integration from French border town of Metz After three days marked by popular enthusiasm and crowds of worshippers in Paris and Lourdes, Pope Leo XIV will end his four-day visit to France on Monday in the northeastern city of Metz with a Mass and a speech about the future of European integration. France 24 · Sep 28
Pro-Russia Serbian President Vučić Resigns To Run For Prime Minister. Russia And The EU Will Follow The Election Closely. Vučić is the leading figure of Serbian politics, having served as president since 2017 and prime minister between 2014 and 2017. His critics accuse him of turning Serbia into an autocracy. International Business Times · Sep 27
Non! Why the Swiss rejected stricter neutrality A referendum has been held in Switzerland on whether Swiss neutrality should be more strictly enforced in the Constitution. Richard Werly, Europe correspondent for the Swiss publication Blick, tell us why the Swiss have voted "no". France 24 · Sep 27
Burnham warned he cannot wait until next election to start process of rejoining the EU Stella Creasy, chair of the influential Labour Movement for Europe, has said Mr Burnham only has six months to start taking action ahead of a pro-EU rally at the Labour Party conference The Independent UK · Sep 27
London Mayor says PM should 'prepare' British voters for return of EU membership The Mayor of London says Labour needs to start the ‘pitch rolling’ of rejoining the trading bloc Evening Standard · Sep 27
Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules that would have curbed Nato cooperation 70% vote against tightening centuries-old neutrality, which far right said was being eroded by sanctions against Russia The Guardian - UK · Sep 27
Don’t let Russian aggression distract us from backing Ukraine to the hilt THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: European allies must stay the course and support Kyiv through the winter in the face of threats about Moscow’s capacity to deploy military hardware across the continent The Independent UK · Sep 27
‘We’ve done everything by the book’: EU citizens left in limbo after UK government strips post-Brexit residency status Home Office faces legal action after 1,473 people living in UK before Brexit told settled status was granted in error The Guardian - UK · Sep 27
EU tells countries to curb energy demand as gas prices face winter squeeze Although the EU is not facing immediate gas shortages, Energy Commissioner Jørgensen warned capitals that soaring prices driven by rising global demand could lead to shortages as winter approaches, according to a letter seen by Euronews. Euronews · Sep 27
The Economic Times · Sep 27 AI startup Black Forest Labs urges optimism from Europe despite safety fears Europe needs to view artificial intelligence with more optimism -- despite growing warnings about its dangers -- or risk falling further behind, the head of a leading European AI start-up warned. "I think the mindset in Europe needs to shift to one of optimism and to one of opportunity, and…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27 Tony Blair would like Andy Burnham to take his advice on rejoining the EU. Should he? The former PM has been consulted by many who came after him – but Burnham might want to shake his New Labour past once and for all, says former Labour party adviser Tom Baldwin
Fortune · Sep 27 'China has arrived’: From $1,000 Gucci sneakers to German cars, the world's No. 2 economy is coming for the industries that made Europe rich China learned from Europe's industrial giants, and now its factories are challenging them in cars, machinery and even luxury goods
Euronews · Sep 27 'A theft from citizens': Spain hits 1,000 days without a new budget The Spanish Ministry of Finance insists that a budget will soon be put forward for 2027. "We are confident it will be approved and we are not contemplating any other scenario," sources told Euronews.
France 24 · Sep 27 ‘Russian sleeper cell’: Can Germany’s far-right AfD be barred from sensitive intel? The prospect of an AfD-led government in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt has exacerbated long-standing fears that the far-right Russia-friendly party may gain access to sensitive information of interest to the Kremlin, fuelling debate as to whether and how it can be barred from classified intelligence.
France 24 · Sep 27 Swiss reject plan to adopt stricter form of neutrality that would rule out NATO cooperation Swiss voters on Sunday voted against a proposal that would have imposed a more restrictive form of neutrality on the Alpine country, preventing it from levelling sanctions without UN backing or joining military alliances except when under direct attack. Switzerland's centuries-long tradition of "armed neutrality" has not prevented the government…
Radio France Internationale · Sep 27 EU unlocks 710 mn euros' aid for crisis-hit communities European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen announced Saturday the bloc was releasing 710 million euros to help people hit by crises, natural disasters or conflict, most of it for Africa.
The Independent UK · Sep 27 Swiss voters reject proposal to strengthen country’s neutrality Ballot spearheaded by populist party said country had drawn dangerously close to Nato and EU, particularly concerning Ukraine war
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27 Poland is racing ahead with military spending – but will it help or damage its economic growth story? In the first article in a series on the Polish economy, we look at the country’s defence boom and its implications
Euronews · Sep 27 Food prices vs minimum wages: Where in Europe has pay kept up? Euronews Business compares five years of food price rises and minimum wage changes in 26 European countries to see where workers on the lowest pay can afford more food than they could in 2021.
The Economic Times · Sep 27 India, WFP discuss challenges to global humanitarian efforts on UNGA sidelines India's Secretary (West) Sibi George held separate meetings with WFP Acting Executive Director Carl Skau and EU Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas on the sidelines of UNGA81, discussing humanitarian challenges and India-EU cooperation in tourism, hospitality and transport.