The European Commission has recommended that the EU open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina. The European Newsroom (enr) spoke to European Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi about the country’s path to the EU.
Frontex, the EU’s border security agency has repeatedly come under fire, accused of supporting illegal pushbacks and using excessive force against migrants. The 2023 Adriana boat tragedy off the Greek coast prompted an investigation by EU ombudsman Emily O’Reilly who presented findings – and criticisms – in late February.
In a pioneering move just in time for International Women’s Day on March 8, French lawmakers have voted to enshrine abortion rights in the country’s constitution. At the same time, politicians and experts warn that abortion rights are under pressure around the world. In Europe, abortion rights vary from country to country, with some more restrictive than others.
Throughout the Law and Justice party’s reign, Poland saw jurisdictional changes which triggered the European Union to turn off the money tap. With Donald Tusk in power, reforms are underway – and the EU is unfreezing funds, thus greenlighting access to billions.
Terry Reintke, the leading Green candidate for the European election, spoke to the European Newsroom (enr) on her priorities for the elections, the Green Deal, farmers’ protests and the looming spectre of right-wing extremism.