EU migration chief: we decide who can come to Europe – and who cannot
A decade after a wave of migrants began entering the European Union, the bloc’s migration commissioner takes stock and looks forward to the challenges to come.
Ten years on: How Europe’s 2015 migration wave redefined societies
A decade after more than a million people arrived in Europe, the legacy of the 2015 migration surge is visible in politics, classrooms, workplaces and communities. Though for EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner, sovereign control over migration policy and cooperation with third countries are key to halt a further influx of asylum seekers.
Where in Europe still relies on Russian energy?
Europe has significantly reduced its dependence on Russian energy, yet there’s still billions of Euros going to Russia every year. With a stricter ban looming, many member states have diversified their sources while others still rely on Russian pipelines and LNG.
EU report: Majority of seized illegal goods come from China
Four out of five products identified as potentially problematic originated from China. With only 82 items checked per million, the European Commission is calling on member states to increase their inspection efforts.
German space company Isar Aerospace receives orders from EU clients
Europe is falling behind in the space race, with just four rockets launched last year. Germany’s Isar Aerospace now landed EU orders as delays to Ariane 6 keep the bloc reliant on Elon Musk’s SpaceX.