What is taking place between the European Central Bank and Giorgia Meloni’s government is becoming a long-distance tug of war. At the center of the dispute is FdI’s amendment to the maneuver on the Bank of Italy’s gold reserves. The “changes made” in a new wording are not enough: “It is not yet clear what the concrete purpose of the ...
Wine is a fundamental drink in European food and wine culture and its marketing makes a strong contribution to the bloc’s economy. The European Union represents 60 percent of global wine production, with the sector being the third largest in terms of agri-food exports. According to data from last February from the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development of the ...
The European Council has given the green light to the agreement that defines the criteria for the so-called “safe countries” for the repatriation of migrants. Interior ministers of member countries have approved regulations identifying both countries of origin and third countries considered safe, paving the way for faster repatriation procedures. The measure did not pass unanimously: Spain, Greece, France and ...
The EU is the Fourth Reich: Elon Musk returns to the attack and does so in his own way, raising the tone and communicating through posts on social media, like his X. The 120 million euro fine imposed by the European Commission for lack of transparency triggered the billionaire’s reactions, first by dismantling the advertising space used by the EU ...
There is high tension between Europe and the United States. Many international analysts speak of a real “rift” in relations between the US and the EU. What’s happening? Let’s start from the beginning. “If Europe does not change, it risks the erasure of its civilization.” These are the very harsh words of American President Donald Trump, pronounced as he revealed ...
After a two-year investigation, the European Union has imposed a fine of 120 million euros on the social network X (formerly Twitter), owned by Elon Musk. The European executive has adopted a non-compliance decision against the social network for violation of the transparency obligations established by the Digital Services Act (DSA). Because X was fined Three different social media activities ...
Five drones flew over the French submarine base of Ile Longue, in the Brest bay, in the far west of France, where the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines are located. The sighting was recorded on the evening of Thursday 4 December around 7.30pm. Overflight in this prohibited area by drones is not uncommon, and on the night between 17 and 18 ...
Federica Mogherini takes a step back and resigns as rector of the College of Europe. Overwhelmed by the investigation by the EPP, the European Prosecutor’s Office, which on 2 December led to her arrest – and subsequent release – in Belgium together with two collaborators, the former EU High Representative decided to resign after five years at the helm of ...
Historic EU decision: an agreement has been reached to ban all imports of Russian gas into the EU in autumn 2027. The regulation introduces a gradual and legally binding stop on imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and pipeline gas from Russia, with a total ban from the end of 2026 and autumn 2027 respectively. The agreement will need to ...
He arrived in Paris seeking diplomatic support in the darkest hour of his leadership. Volodymyr Zelensky tries to strengthen the trust of his European allies, after the corruption scandals that have hit the heart of his government. In the French capital, the leader of Kiev met Emmanuel Macron, who in turn wants to push Europe out of the marginal role ...