The European Union has seen a significant decrease in irregular border crossings in the first five months of 2024, with numbers falling by 23% compared to the same period last year, according to preliminary data from Frontex, the EU’s border agency. This decline is primarily attributed to a substantial decrease …
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 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 …
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 …
The European Strategy and Policy Analysis System (ESPAS) has released its fourth Global Trends Report, outlining a complex and challenging future for the European Union. The EU trend report, titled “Choosing Europe’s Future,” comes at a critical time as the EU prepares for a new political cycle. The report identifies …
The digital landscape of the European Union is poised for a dramatic shift. The landmark Digital Services Act (DSA) is now in full force, ushering in an age of accountability, safety, and fairness for netizens across the EU. No longer will giant tech platforms operate with unchecked power and from …
The share of renewable transport energy in European Union reached 9.6% in 2022, marking a slight increase from 2021 but still falling short of the ambitious 29% target set for 2030. While this 0.5 percentage point increase represents progress, it’s not enough to stay on track for the EU’s climate …
The European Union (EU) has imposed sanctions on four individuals and one entity in Russia, citing their involvement in serious human rights abuses. The EU sanctions are part of the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime, which targets individuals and entities responsible for or involved in human rights violations worldwide. The …
An updated analysis by the European Environment Agency (EEA) reveals that air pollution from large European industry continues to cause significant damage to the environment, climate, and people’s health. However, the study also indicates that the cost of European air pollution has declined by about a third during the past …
The new rules outlined by the EU Commission aim to strengthen the EU’s economic security in the face of growing geopolitical tensions and technological shifts. However, these measures also introduce potential threats that need to be carefully considered. Geopolitical tensions The President of the European Commission; Ursula von der Leyen, …