For years, Albania and North Macedonia have been waiting to move closer to the EU. Now that an obstacle has been removed, things are set to move ahead quickly. In July, a historic moment was celebrated. Time for a recap.
As Europe is seeing an influx of refugees, 21 EU member states have signed a voluntary solidarity mechanism on June 22, which is supposed to relieve southern countries like Italy.
Monitoring, relaxing regulations and keeping up grain imports: In the midst of a global food crisis with prices at an all-time high, the EU tries to prevent food shortages. While the EU is trying to counteract this, many countries in Europe are struggling with rising prices.
Italy has the third-largest economy in the EU and is now trying to find a new prime minister. According to recent polls, the right wing parties have a chance to form the next government. The Italians are facing a decisive election – not only for them, but for the whole EU.
Substitution, solidarity and savings are the guiding principles of the EU’s emergency gas conservation plan. Despite resistance from some member states, the energy ministers have agreed on a proposal – diluted by exemptions.
Record temperatures, drought, forest fires: At the moment, Europe faces an unprecedented heat wave. Spain, Portugal and France continue to battle huge wildfires and northern countries such as the United Kingdom and the Netherlands are also affected by extraordinary heat.