EU condemns Iran’s attack on Israel as ‘unprecedented escalation’
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has condemned Iran’s attack on Israel last weekend. EU foreign ministers will meet on Tuesday to discuss security in the Middle East region.
EU’s Migration Pact: Parliament adopts sweeping asylum reform
After nearly a decade of negotiations, the EU Parliament has reached an agreement on a reform of its asylum policies, with tougher measures for individuals from countries considered relatively safe. The approval was far from assured, highlighting the significance of the decision.
EU competition watchdog approves 2 billion euros of German state aid
The European Commission has approved a German state aid scheme worth 2 billion euros to help industrial businesses reduce their carbon emissions and switch to more renewable energy sources.
Von der Leyen urges EU red tape to be cut to boost competitiveness
According to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the EU must “step up a gear” in order to safeguard its position in the field of competitiveness worldwide.
Big tech in the crosshairs of EU digital legislation
Ever since the introduction of two landmark EU digital laws – the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA) – the European Commission has targeted big tech companies and online platforms over various compliance concerns.