Where in Europe has the most (and least) road fatalities?
Eurostat figures show a slight decrease in road deaths in 2023, but with thousands dying every year, what is the EU doing to change the situation and save lives?
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.
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 looks beyond the West as Trump tariffs redraw global trade
As Trump’s trade war ripples through Europe, the EU is racing to redraw its global trade map. With long-stalled deals back on the table and new alliances emerging, Brussels is betting on speed and solidarity to weather the current economic storm.
EU enlargement chief backs Serbian protesters, calls for urgent return to “European track”
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos has called on Serbia’s incoming government to ensure the country gets back on track towards EU membership. She warned that accession was at stake unless the country tackled key issues.
Kos: new wave of EU enlargement by 2030 “realistic”
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos regards a new wave of enlargement by 2030 as “realistic” with Ukraine, Moldova, Albania and Montenegro leading the way. But she warns that progress hinges on merit and commitment by the EU candidate countries to deliver on required reforms.