Germany sees hottest year on record in 2024, weather service says
Germany’s weather service as well as the European Union’s climate monitoring service Copernicus have reported record-setting temperatures in 2024.
Former German Chancellor Merkel says irregular migration can’t be solved at European internal borders
According to a draft manifesto on migration, Germany’s conservative CDU and CSU parties want to turn back migrants who apply for asylum in Germany after entering from another European Union or Schengen member state.
EU member states agree on common rules to criminalise people-smuggling
EU member states have taken a step forward in establishing common penalties for the smuggling of human beings with regards to offences committed across the 27-member bloc.
European countries put Syrian asylum applications on hold after Assad’s fall
Following the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, several European countries suspended asylum decisions for Syrian citizens. How are the EU authorities reacting to this development, and will they decide to establish diplomatic relations with the group that says it is in charge now but is currently subject to EU sanctions?
EU Commission approves €200 million German aid for climate-adapted forests
The European Commission has approved a German state aid scheme aimed at fostering the implementation of sustainable forestry practices. The support will run until the end of 2026.