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We need pro-European leaders to 'put cohesion at centre of agenda': Commissioner Ferreira

Our guest recently described the EU's action on cohesion – levelling up Europe's diverse regions – as "more than a policy: rather, a guiding principle to strengthen and unite Europe" in an op-ed. Elisa Ferreira has been the EU Commissioner in charge of Cohesion and Reforms since 2019. On Talking…

France 24 · Jun 21, 2024

French political camps draw battle lines over economic policies

As France heads for snap elections, political parties' economic policies are under extra scrutiny after the European Commission this week rebuked the country over its failure to keep its budget deficit within EU limits.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 21, 2024

EU Chief's Texts For Covid Vaccines Under Court Scrutiny

A Belgian court on Friday heard a lawsuit accusing European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen of secretly negotiating Covid vaccine purchases via text message and arguing she should be barred from a second term.

International Business Times · Jun 21, 2024

EU Approves Accession Talks With Ukraine And Moldova

EU countries approve accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, addressing Russian influence concerns and EU integration efforts.

Top News · Jun 21, 2024

Hezbollah Threatens Cyprus Over Alleged Israel Cooperation

Lebanon-Cyprus relations strained by Hezbollah threats as tensions rise between Israel and Hezbollah. EU supports Cyprus.

Top News · Jun 21, 2024

Whoever wins the French elections must beware of the markets

France’s economy minister name-checked Liz Truss as he sought to warn voters of the risks of voting for RN

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2024

Key takeaways from the Bonn climate conference

Main points from the talks in Germany over who should pay for changes needed to cope with impact of climate breakdown

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2024

Top German Minister On Peace Mission Amid China EV Tariffs Row

If a compromise is not reached between Brussels and Beijing, the European Commission will impose extra tariffs of up to 38 percent on Chinese electric vehicles it says have benefitted from unfair subsidies.

International Business Times · Jun 21, 2024

List of top 10 easiest countries to get a Schengen visa

For the summer of 2024, the easiest Schengen visas to obtain are issued by Iceland, Switzerland, Latvia, and Italy, as these countries have lower rejection rates. Conversely, Malta, Estonia, and Belgium have some of the highest rejection rates for Schengen visas, making them the world's worst countries to apply for…

The Times of India · Jun 21, 2024

Multilateralism is on life support – but does the G7 any longer have the power to revive it?

If France and the US end up with populist illiberals in power, it’s hard to see what can be salvaged from the western powers’ club, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2024