Europe in brief: Gentiloni believes agreement on Stability and Growth Pact will be reached by the end of the year

Europe in brief: Gentiloni believes agreement on Stability and Growth Pact will be reached by the end of the year

For the European Commissioner for Economy, Paolo Gentiloni, there should be no further postponements on the reform of the Stability and Growth Pact. In other news: The city of Brussels is worried about security, as Belgium decided to no longer house single men seeking asylum. Also: Charles Michel insists on setting 2030 as the date for EU-Enlargement.

Europe Day: EU-nifying visions in challenging times

Europe Day: EU-nifying visions in challenging times

In light of Europe Day, celebrated on May 9, EU member states – and those with accession ambitions – reflected on the bloc’s achievements and future plans for the union. The day promoting peace and unity across the continent coincides with Russia, among other countries, celebrating the victory over Nazi Germany in 1945.