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Europe's New Leadership: Navigating Wars, Migration, and Economic Challenges

The European Commission's new executive team, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, faces an array of critical challenges as they take the helm for the next five years. With wars raging in Gaza and Ukraine, migration crises, climate change, and economic competitiveness at the forefront, the new......

Apple's Bitter Harvest: EU Court Upholds €13 Billion Tax Bill in Landmark Ruling

The European Union's General Court has dealt a significant blow to Apple's financial fortunes, dismissing the tech giant's appeal against a €13 billion tax bill. This ruling upholds the European Commission's 2016 decision, which found that Ireland had granted illegal tax benefits......

Europe's New Travel System: What Visa-Free Visitors Need to Know for 2025

In a significant move to enhance border security, the European Union is set to implement a new travel authorization system in the spring of 2025. This system, known as the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), will require visitors from 63 visa-exempt countries to obtain a €7......

EU Pioneers Unprecedented Move: Ukraine Receives €1.5 Billion from Frozen Russian Assets

In a groundbreaking financial maneuver, the European Union has transferred €1.5 billion to Ukraine, marking the first instance of utilizing frozen Russian assets to support the embattled nation. This innovative approach taps into the estimated €210 billion of immobilized Russian Central Bank......

Ursula von der Leyen Secures Second Term as President of EU Commission

In a pivotal moment for European politics, Ursula von der Leyen has secured her position as President of the European Commission for a second five-year term. The re-election, held in Strasbourg, marks a continuation of her stewardship over the European Union's executive arm. The secret ballot among......

EU Commission Presidency Hangs in Balance as Crucial Vote Looms

The European Union stands at a critical juncture as the European Parliament prepares for a pivotal vote on Thursday that will decide Ursula von der Leyen's bid for a second term as European Commission President. This high-stakes decision could either solidify von der Leyen's position at the helm......

The Defiant Presidency: EU's Boycott of Hungary's Informal Meetings Sparks Controversy

In an unprecedented move that has sent shockwaves across the European political landscape, top EU officials have decided to boycott informal meetings hosted by Hungary during its current presidency of the Council of the European Union. This decision comes in the wake of Hungary's pro-Russian prime......

EU Charges Social Media Platform X with Misleading Practices and Regulatory Breaches

The European Union has formally accused social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, of engaging in deceptive practices and violating the bloc’s new social media regulations under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The European Commission’s preliminary findings, revealed on Friday, represent......

Von der Leyen pledges Liberals 'no structured cooperation' with Meloni's ECR

Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, is currently engaged in a pivotal campaign to secure a second term in office. As she seeks to muster the necessary support from the European Parliament, she finds herself navigating a complex political landscape, with various factions and......