The European Union (EU) is making significant strides in its efforts for a green energy sector to combat climate change, reduce dependency on fossil fuels, and enhance energy independence. The urgency for this shift has been amplified by Russia’s war in Ukraine and the ongoing climate crisis. Why Greening Energy …
In the face of growing systemic rivalry with China, Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has announced a significant increase in funding for research projects focused on modern China. The initiative, titled “Modern China Research II,” aims to enhance independent China expertise in Germany and Europe, enabling a …
The European Commission today unveiled the successes of the European Health Union, an initiative born out of the COVID-19 pandemic with the aim of putting Europeans health at the centre of EU policy. The pandemic, the largest in a century, highlighted the vulnerability of global health systems and the suffering …
The EU’s new Environmental Crime Directive, which came into force on May 20, 2024, marks a significant step forward in the fight against environmental crime and the protection of the environment. This landmark law is designed to bolster the EU’s commitment to environmental protection, align with the objectives of the …
The Council of the European Union has adopted a landmark reform of the European asylum and migration system, establishing a set of rules to manage arrivals, create efficient procedures, and ensure fair migrant-sharing between member states. The reform includes 10 legislative acts that overhaul the entire European framework for asylum …
Celebrated annually on May 9th, Europe Day marks the transformative moment in European history known as the Schuman Declaration. On May 9th, 1950, French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman delivered a speech proposing the creation of a European Coal and Steel Community. This pooling of vital resources would intertwine the economies …
A groundbreaking study shed light on the world’s most dangerous cybercrime hubs. Compiled over three years of in-depth research, the ‘World Cybercrime Index’ pinpoints the countries posing the greatest risk for online criminal activity. Russia emerges as the top cybercrime threat, with Ukraine, China, the USA, Nigeria, Romania, and the …
A major milestone in battery technology development occurred when the German Federal Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger, North Rhine-Westphalia Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst, and Fraunhofer Society President Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka inaugurated the first phase of the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell Production (FFB) in Münster. Laboratory research and commercial …
The European Parliament made a significant move toward greater integrity and transparency within the EU. On Thursday, it approved the establishment of a new Ethics Body. This collaborative effort involves multiple EU institutions including the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the European Central Bank, and others. In the …
Europe’s top law enforcement officials are sounding the alarm about the increasing use of end-to-end encryption in social media platforms. They warn that this technology, while designed to enhance privacy, severely hinders their ability to investigate and prosecute serious crimes. End-to-end encryption prevents access to crucial evidence The declaration, supported …