Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the EU set up a temporary protection regime for Ukrainian war refugees. On Thursday, EU justice and home affairs ministers extended the rules for another year until March 2026.
As the summer season approaches, tourists will soon be flocking to Europe’s popular hotspots. Recent data shows that the tourism industry stabilised itself after a sharp decline during the Covid-19 pandemic. On the negative side, mass tourism and overcrowding continue to put pressure on local societies.
The European elections came and went – and with them all kinds of emotions across the political spectrum. While the pro-Europeans remain the strongest group in the European Parliament, the far-right gained ground. So much that French President Macron called for snap elections of the National Assembly.
In a case involving two teenage Iraqi girls, the European Court of Justice has ruled that asylum seekers who support the value of equality between men and women can qualify for refugee status if their beliefs are a reason for persecution in their home country.
Ursula von der Leyen is seeking a second term as president of the European Commission. EU leaders will meet for an informal summit next Monday to discuss her re-election.