European Parliament’s Metsola on Daphne Caruana Galizia verdict: ‘We will not give up, we will not give in’ – EUobserver
“We will not give up and we will not give in,” European Parliament president Roberta Metsola wrote on…
As Europe burns, member states are actually slashing the number of fire-fighters – thanks to EU deficit rules – EUobserver
Firefighters have had enough of being called heroes by politicians. In risking their lives to save communities from…
Extreme heat puts €800bn hole in Europe’s economy — as Germany, France and Italy bear the brunt – EUobserver
Extreme heat is becoming a major threat to Europe’s economy, disrupting industries that rely on outdoor work and…
Blazing a trail or firing blanks?: Will France’s social media ban for kids actually work? – EUobserver
France passed Europe’s first social media restrictions for minors on Tuesday (21 July), with a blanket ban for…
Brussels just dodged a Brexit‑fuelled airport meltdown with its biometrics U‑turn – EUobserver
Holidaymakers can breathe a sigh of relief after the EU hit the pause button on its new Entry/Exit System (EES) that swaps passports with biometrics. …
Listen: Is the EU a safe place for transgender people? – EUobserver
Production: By Europod, in co-production with Sphera Network. EUobserver is proud to have an editorial partnership with Europod to co-publish…
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[Interview] Women across Europe face later cancer diagnoses and underfunded care, MEP Kelleher warns – EUobserver
On 23 June, the European Parliament’s committee on women’s rights and gender equality (FEMM) voted on a report…
90% of EU citizens want a more united Europe against global crises, survey shows – EUobserver
The EU’s latest study found that 90 percent of Europeans hope for a more united front in facing…
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[Interview] EU rights chief: ‘Governments don’t want to be scrutinised’ – EUobserver
On Wednesday (24 June), Sirpa Rautio, director of the European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) was in Brussels.…
EU should shut the door on all Russian tourists while Putin’s war rages – EUobserver
When I hear Russian spoken on the street my ears twitch. I try to start a casual conversation,…