Enforcement of rules key to battling disinformation, EESC president argues
Disinformation is an ever-growing danger to democracy, with campaigns often targeting vulnerable groups, the EESC’s President Röpke says.
Germany’s conservatives name veteran defence policy expert as foreign minister
The new pick has a strong background in security and is the first CDU politician in the role in almost 60 years. He will take the helm in Germany’s EU politics.
EU on high alert over Russia’s hybrid offensive on Europe’s democracies
Hybrid threats, in particular from Russia, have flooded Europe in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine. EU officials and intelligence reports warn of a surge in attacks designed to destabilise European democracies – with national elections, infrastructure, and public trust in the crosshairs.
EU Commission proposes new rules to boost road safety
The new rules are part of the EU’s push to achieve close to zero road deaths by 2050.
German government lowers 2025 economic forecast to zero growth
The EU’s biggest economy is in trouble. With zero growth predicted for 2025, Germany faces another year of economic crisis.