The recent collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in the United States and the crisis at Credit Suisse in Switzerland over the weekend set off concerns regarding contagion across the international financial sector. While European governments and financial institutions closely monitor the situation, it is not all bleak.
This week, the European Commission unveils its plans to reform the electricity market and boost Europe’s competitiveness with a clean tech plan. The European Newsroom spoke with Ursula von der Leyen ahead of the proposal presentation.
A vote on the EU’s de facto sales ban for combustion engine cars has been postponed in the Council of the EU after several nations cast doubt on the decision, thereby unsettling part of the EU’s package to tackle climate change.
Femicides, domestic violence, cyber-stalking: the Istanbul Convention aims to prevent and eliminate violence against women. While some EU members and other European nations have ratified it, others have yet to agree.
One year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the EU and the US stand united with Kiev. Time for a recap and look ahead.
Today, Kosovo marks the 15th anniversary of its declaration of independence from Serbia. While the EU continues to facilitate a dialogue aimed at normalizing relations between Serbia and Kosovo, Belgrade is balancing between its ties with Russia and China and its wish for EU membership.