The latest iOS 17.5 beta gives iPhone users in the EU a new way to download apps A new iOS 17.5 beta allows apps to be downloaded directly from websites, but only in the EU, and with some conditions. TechRadar · Apr 17, 2024
Brussels Right-wing Meet Resumes After Court Scraps Ban A Brussels gathering of hard-right European politicians resumed Wednesday for a second day headlined by Hungarian leader Viktor Orban, after a top court scrapped a local ban widely denounced as an assault on free speech. International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024
Poverty is bigger issue for EU voters than migration, survey shows Health, jobs, defence, security and climate crisis all seen as more important than immigration with June elections approaching The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024
EU Must Act Quickly To Catch Up To US, Warns Report Author Enrico Letta, a former Italian prime minister, has criss-crossed Europe and spent months preparing a report for EU leaders on what the 27-nation bloc needs to do to keep pace with other global economies including China. International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024
EU looks to expand Iran sanctions after attack on Israel EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said that Brussels was starting work on expanding sanctions against Iran after Tehran's attack on Israel, ahead of two day European leaders' summit that gets underway in the Belgian capital this Wednesday. Radio France Internationale · Apr 17, 2024
EU Leaders Address Foreign Affairs Amid Rising Tensions EU leaders address Middle East tensions, Russia-Ukraine conflict, and EU competitiveness at Brussels summit. Top News · Apr 17, 2024
French Far Right Gets Youthful Vibe With 28-year-old Leader France's far-right National Rally is banking on its youthful and charismatic party leader to be a major asset as it scents massive gains in upcoming European elections. International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024
Middle East crisis: Israel will ‘make its own decision’ on Iran after UK and Germany call for restraint – as it happened Benjamin Netanyahu’s comments came after UK foreign minister David Cameron and his German counterpart travelled to Israel for talks The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2024
Croatia Votes In Parliamentary Election Amid Political Crisis Croatia's pivotal parliamentary election between HDZ and SDP holds implications for domestic and international affairs. Top News · Apr 17, 2024
Ursula von der Leyen can run, but can she also hide? The European Commission president is running for re-election. Yet a political cronyism scandal is dogging her path, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday briefing: Stalled aid, soldier shortages and dwindling weapons as Ukraine hangs on In today’s newsletter: As the crisis in the Middle East shifts resources away from the Russian invasion, Zelenskiy is calling for more money, weapons and attention The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024
Croatia Votes After Bitter PM-president Fight Croatia began voting in a parliamentary election on Wednesday after a bitter campaign between a prime minister seeking a new term and a populist president who wants to be head-of-government despite a court warning. International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024
Labour aiming to draw closer to Europe on foreign and security issues Party hopes to attend meetings of EU foreign affairs council should it win UK election The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024
EU To Expand Iran Sanctions, Borrell Announces EU to expand sanctions against Iran amidst rising Middle East tensions. Efforts to promote stability and address conflicts. Top News · Apr 17, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024 Healthier ready-to-eat meals would have ‘huge’ EU climate benefits – report Co-authors say ‘no-regrets’ policy would save consumers €2.8bn a year while cutting emissions by 48m tonnes
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024 Support for Ukraine at stake as Croatia votes in parliamentary election Polls suggest Croatian Democratic Union could lose majority to Social Democrat-led coalition headed by populist president
Top News · Apr 16, 2024 Belgian Police Shut Down Far-Right National Conservatives Conference Belgian police shut down far-right National Conservative conference in Brussels, sparking protests and concerns about free speech and democracy.
Top News · Apr 16, 2024 Ireland's Prime Minister Criticizes Israel's Actions In Gaza Ireland's Prime Minister criticizes Israel's actions in Gaza, calls for EU recognition of Palestine to resolve conflict.
International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024 Thousands Rally In Georgia As Parliament Debates 'Foreign Influence' Law Georgian lawmakers on Tuesday agreed an early draft of a controversial "foreign influence" bill, sparking fresh street protests against the legislation criticised for mirroring a repressive Russian law.
Ballotpedia · Apr 16, 2024 Economy and Society April 16, 2024: ESG approaches diverge in U.S. and Europe Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024 Nigel Farage is cancelled at last and he’s never been happier Thanks to the Brussels police the National Conservatism usual suspects could feel they really were relevant and important
France 24 · Apr 16, 2024 Political storm erupts after police told to shut down hard-right NatCon event in Brussels Brussels authorities set off a political firestorm Tuesday by ordering the shutdown of a controversial gathering of hard-right European politicians, in a move denounced by the Belgian prime minister as "unacceptable".
iMore · Apr 16, 2024 Sideloading update arrives on EU iPhones with iOS 17.5 beta 2 — but not everyone will be able to use it Apple has today rolled out Web Distribution to iPhones in the EU with the latest iOS 17.5 beta.
France 24 · Apr 16, 2024 ‘Humanitarian aid in Sudan is constantly being blocked by all the belligerents’ With the international community having pledged more than €2 billion in funding for Sudan at a humanitarian conference in Paris on Monday, Norwegian Refugee Council Sudan Advocacy Manager Mathilde Vu breaks down the worsening humanitarian crisis in a country devastated by a year of brutal fighting.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024 US to impose new sanctions against Iran after its air attack on Israel National security adviser Jake Sullivan made the announcement as EU considers similar moves