Germany: Protests called after attack on EU lawmaker
A German MEP was hospitalized after a suspected far-right attack in Dresden on Friday. Protests have been called to counter rising right-wing extremism and violence.…
Migration: What next for the EU’s asylum reform plans?
The EU finally got its much-contested asylum reform plan over the line, but dissent from some capitals shows the deal's fragility. The migration struggle is far from over.…
Fears of populist surge ahead of 2024 EU elections
About a quarter of Germans cited immigration as their main priority in 2022, which rose to 44% in the 2024 survey. About a third were most concerned about climate change two years…
EU-Lebanon aid package bad news for Syrian refugees?
The EU and Lebanon have agreed upon an aid package to help the country deal with its financial crisis and high numbers of refugees. Most experts believe the deal could increase, not…
For German voters, immigration is main issue in EU elections
Campaigning for June's European Parliament elections has begun. According to the latest survey, German voters are showing little interest.…
EU funnels aid to Lebanon amid Syria migrant surge to Cyprus
The EU's Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a €1 billion economic aid package for Lebanon in exchange for the country slowing migration to the EU. The move comes amid a sharp rise…
China becomes world’s electric vehicle powerhouse, causing concern in EU
China's minister of commerce is in Europe for a week-long trip, with a focus on pushing back against accusations of unfair state subsidies in the Chinese electric vehicle sector.…
Europe votes: Basque, Catalan issues impact EU election campaign in Spain
As Spaniards get ready to elect 61 MEPs to the European Parliament in the June 9 elections, regional elections in Spain are sucking much of the political oxygen. The pro-independence EH Bildu…
EU probes Facebook, Instagram over election disinformation
The European Union has launched an investigation into Facebook and Instagram amid concerns they are failing to curb online disinformation. The probe relates to the handling of political advertising ahead of EU…
China’s Shein fashion retailer faces stricter EU regulation
The Chinese fast-fashion online retailer is now subject to EU rules as a "very large online platform," joining tech firms including Apple, Amazon and Microsoft. The rules include measures to protect online…