EU sends help as Greece and Albania battle wildfires
Under the European Union’s Civil Protection Mechanism, which helps European countries respond to disasters, Greece and Albania are receiving assistance as they battle ongoing wildfires.
Germany remains largest net contributor to EU budget
In 2023, Germany paid 17.4 billion euros more into the European Union budget than it received. However, experts warn of Germany’s weak economy and pointed out that this is a lower figure than in 2022 – a trend they expect to continue.
EU’s Borrell ‘horrified’ after latest Israeli attack on Gaza school
In a post on X, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell condemned an Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza on Saturday.
Youth and the EU: What challenges they face and how they see the EU
Five years after the launch of the EU Youth Strategy, young Europeans are grappling with a complex relationship with the EU. While many feel a strong connection to Europe, issues such as unemployment, housing shortages and financial dependence continue to loom large.
New EU emissions rules for industry, farmers enter into force
On Sunday, new regulations came into force aiming at reducing emissions from farms and industry. However, the requirements do not apply immediately.