Europe in brief: Austrian Chancellor Nehammer advocates for diversity and against centralism in the EU

Europe in brief: Austrian Chancellor Nehammer advocates for diversity and against centralism in the EU

With Europe Day around the corner, Austrian Chancellor Nehammer speaks out in favour of diversity and the EU Commission Representation in Slovenia aims to minimise waste production during the festivities, following the signing of a zero waste commitment with an NGO. In other news: Serbia and Kosovo agree to move forward in resolving cases of missing persons and EU anti-corruption measures may become stricter in the future.

Europe in brief: Germany prolongs presence in EU-led naval operation

Europe in brief: Germany prolongs presence in EU-led naval operation

The German Bundestag extends the country’s participation in a naval operation led by the EU in the Mediterranean Sea. Belgium demands clarification from the European Commission on its European nature restoration law, while Spain asks the Commission for aid in light of the country’s drought crisis.

Europe in brief: German foreign minister urges European unity

Europe in brief: German foreign minister urges European unity

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock urges EU member states and their people to stand united. Police chiefs from 24 European capitals pull together to discuss organised- and cybercrime. Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob and European Commissioner Thierry Breton agree on the importance of nuclear energy in the green transition.

Europe in brief: Slovenian NGOs slam bear cull authorisation

Europe in brief: Slovenian NGOs slam bear cull authorisation

NGOs warn that Slovenia’s decision to eliminate 230 bears is in breach of national and European law. Bosnia and Herzegovina is not in a migrant crisis, the country’s authorities claim. European Commissioner Marija Gabriel attends the opening of Serbia’s new BioSens Institute building.

Europe in brief: EU rules on AI needed soon, German digital minister says

Europe in brief: EU rules on AI needed soon, German digital minister says

German Digital Minister Volker Wissing calls for the creation of a legal framework for the use of artificial intelligence. In Washington, the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina reports a reduced exposure to market risks after 2022. The European Commission is working on a new programme to stop migrant smuggling in North Africa.

Europe in brief: Croatia to use next-generation EU loans

Europe in brief: Croatia to use next-generation EU loans

Croatia plans to request a loan from the European Commission to finance projects in energy and education, among others. Furthermore, the Commission considers Romania to be one of 11 countries to increase production capacities in defence. Austria opposes the introduction of an EU gigabit levy and the German Economic Minister calls for stricter control of sanctions against Russia.