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Austria Mulls Extension of Border Controls Amid Migrant Influx

Austria is considering prolonging border controls with its Schengen neighbors due to the surge in migrant arrivals

World » EU | February 14, 2024, Wednesday // 09:22 | Viewed: 2404

EU Urges Halt to Arms Supply to Israel Amid Gaza Crisis

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has called upon Israel's allies, particularly the United States, to cease arms supplies amidst escalating violence in Gaza

World » EU | February 13, 2024, Tuesday // 10:16 | Viewed: 2037

Europe Needs 10 Years to Fortify Defense Readiness

Armin Papperger, CEO of the renowned German arms company "Rheinmetall," issued a stark warning, asserting that Europe requires a decade to achieve full readiness to defend itself.

World » EU | February 13, 2024, Tuesday // 09:17 | Viewed: 2134

Borrell: NATO Cannot Be Subject to Trump's Political Whims

Josep Borrell, the High Representative for Foreign Policy and Security, has criticized former US President Donald Trump's recent remarks regarding NATO, asserting that the alliance cannot be subject to the whims of individual leaders

World » EU | February 12, 2024, Monday // 12:17 | Viewed: 2116

Hungary's President Resigns Amidst Sex Abuse Pardon Backlash

Hungary's political landscape is rocked as President Katalin Novak steps down amidst mounting criticism for her decision to pardon a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case

World » EU | February 11, 2024, Sunday // 10:43 | Viewed: 2271

Dutch PM: Full Schengen Membership for Bulgaria!

During a meeting in The Hague, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte expressed his strong support for Bulgaria's immediate acceptance as a full member of the Schengen area, including for land borders

World » EU | February 8, 2024, Thursday // 15:45 | Viewed: 4425

For Full Acceptance In Schengen The Netherlands Must Again Say 'Yes' To Bulgaria

As Bulgaria awaits full acceptance into the Schengen zone, Momchil Indjov, a Club Z correspondent in Brussels, emphasizes the crucial role of the Netherlands in determining the country's fate

World » EU | February 8, 2024, Thursday // 12:56 | Viewed: 2627

EU Adopts Instant Euro Transfers: Funds Arrive in Seconds

The European Parliament has given the green light to new regulations that promise to revolutionize money transfers across the EU

World » EU | February 7, 2024, Wednesday // 19:05 | Viewed: 2952

EU Launches Legal Action Against Bulgaria Over Three Infringement Cases!

The European Commission has initiated legal proceedings against Bulgaria, unveiling three infringement procedures aimed at addressing key issues within the country's governance

World » EU | February 7, 2024, Wednesday // 17:00 | Viewed: 7229

EU Launches Legal Action Against Hungary Over Sovereignty Law

The European Commission has initiated legal proceedings against Hungary over its controversial "sovereignty law," marking another chapter in the ongoing clash between Brussels and Budapest

World » EU | February 7, 2024, Wednesday // 14:31 | Viewed: 2561

Orban's Party Blocks Sweden's NATO Ratification

Hungary's ruling Fidesz party, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has indefinitely postponed the ratification of Sweden's NATO membership

World » EU | February 5, 2024, Monday // 16:36 | Viewed: 4326

Bulgaria's Schengen Entry Faces Potential Delay Post-2025

As Bulgaria anticipates the full integration into the Schengen Agreement, a potential hurdle looms on the horizon, suggesting delays that could extend beyond the initially projected 2025 timeline

World » EU | February 5, 2024, Monday // 09:11 | Viewed: 8381

EU Advances Right to Repair: New Directive to Mandate Repairable Appliances

In a landmark move toward sustainable consumption, the European Parliament and member states have paved the way for the adoption of a groundbreaking directive, ensuring consumers have the option to purchase appliances designed for repair

World » EU | February 3, 2024, Saturday // 11:40 | Viewed: 3372

Farmers' Blockades Paralyze Traffic on Belgium-Netherlands Border

A standoff between Belgian farmers and authorities continues to wreak havoc on the border between Belgium and the Netherlands, with blockades hindering the passage of vehicles, including those destined for the vital port city of Antwerp

World » EU | February 3, 2024, Saturday // 10:30 | Viewed: 2723

Meloni's Charm Made Orbán Concede On Ukraine

The monumental decision unfolded during a special European Council in Brussels, where leaders convened to address the pressing issue

World » EU | February 2, 2024, Friday // 12:28 | Viewed: 4383

Orban Folds: EU Approved €50 Billion Deal For Ukraine

Today, EU leaders reached a rapid consensus on a €50 billion support package for Ukraine, breaking a deadlock that threatened crucial financial assistance for Kyiv

World » EU | February 1, 2024, Thursday // 20:07 | Viewed: 3335

Bulgaria Secures Support for Eurozone Entry by 2025

Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov's strategic diplomacy at the European Council has yielded promising results as Bulgaria gears up for full acceptance into the Eurozone and Schengen by January 1, 2025

World » EU | February 1, 2024, Thursday // 19:45 | Viewed: 6013

Farmers' Fury: Eggs, Stones, and Chaos Unleashed at European Parliament

In a substantial protest on Thursday, farmers unleashed chaos near the European Parliament, pelting eggs and stones at the iconic building

World » EU | February 1, 2024, Thursday // 18:00 | Viewed: 2322

MEP Urges Independent Regional Schengen Move for Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece

Romanian MEP Eugen Tomac asserts that Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece can form a regional Schengen agreement without requiring the consent of the European Commission

World » EU | February 1, 2024, Thursday // 12:33 | Viewed: 2847

Strikes Threaten Chaos at German Airports

A nationwide warning strike by security personnel on February 1 is poised to cause significant disruptions at major airports across Germany

World » EU | January 31, 2024, Wednesday // 15:20 | Viewed: 2131

EU Economy Defies Recession: Steady Growth in Q4 2023

Preliminary data from the European statistical office Eurostat reveals that the Eurozone and the European Union managed to maintain economic stability in the fourth quarter of 2023, bouncing back from a 0.1% contraction in GDP during the previous quarter

World » EU | January 31, 2024, Wednesday // 11:02 | Viewed: 2777
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