A historic heat wave hits the European continent with record temperatures. Meanwhile, North Macedonia starts accession talks that could ultimately lead to EU membership and Brussels reacts to the government crisis in Italy.
This week, Europe remembers the Srebrenica genocide, while the inflation rate climbs to new heights. ECB President Lagarde welcomed the newest euro member Croatia, the EU Commission calls on Germany to pay its judges better and the EU Commission’s President travels to North Macedonia. Here are the top stories of the week:
Energy supply remains on top of the EU’s agenda: The maintenance of Nord Stream 1 worries Europe, while Greece and Bulgaria have inaugurated a newly interconnected pipeline. Meanwhile, hopes for smoother relations with the UK have been rekindled and Europe remembers Srebrenica.
These are the EU stories of the week: After the US Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, the EU parliament takes a stance to strengthen women’s rights. Meanwhile the ongoing protests in North Macedonia have escalated.
At the start of the Czech EU presidency, the EU parliament debates about a green label for nuclear and gas investments and last week’s incidence at the Spanish-Moroccan border. These are the EU stories of the week.