EU coordinates firefighting forces as wildfires sweep southern Europe
With record hectares burned and unprecedented CO₂ emissions, EU countries are scrambling to fight the flames together through a coordinated civil protection force.
New EU record for viral disease brought by mosquitoes
According to a report, the Asian tiger mosquito is becoming more present in the EU – currently spotted in 16 countries – due to more favourable climatic conditions such as rising temperatures.
Germany takes in 942 refugees under EU resettlement so far this year
The programme involves the European Commission and the United Nations Refugee Agency. Germany has pledged to accept more than thirteen thousand refugees within two years.
China extends anti-subsidy probe into EU dairy products until 2026
Although China and the EU drew closer at a summit in Beijing last month, trade disputes over electric vehicles, dairy, pork and brandy are dragging on.
Rail travel gaining steam as DiscoverEU encourages young Europeans to take the train
European railways are experiencing their highest passenger numbers since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Youngsters are taking advantage of an EU initiative that promotes this environmentally friendly mode of transport.