The Commission initially promised to propose a 90 percent emissions-cutting target for 2040, but has faced strong opposition from EU capitals and right-of-center European Parliament members. In response, Brussels is expected to offer…
Category: 3. Europe
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EU, Spain, UK, Gibraltar reach deal on future border-free agreement-Xinhua
Photo taken on May 23, 2025 shows European Union flags at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe) The move aims to secure the prosperity of the region by removing all physical barriers, checks and controls…
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Rescue operation launched after eight migrants die off coast of Djibouti, IOM says
By Gavin Blackburn with APPublished on
ADVERTISEMENTThe UN migration agency said on Wednesday that eight migrants died and 22 others are missing after they were forced off a boat near the coast of Djibouti.
The International…
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The Brief – Europe’s Indian awakening
India, goes the quip, ‘is the next big thing and always will be’. Look closely, though, and it’s clear this time really is different.
For anyone who knows India, that notion is absurd on its face, considering that we’re talking…
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Debate on minors' access to social media networks begins with three EU countries
France, Spain and Greece all support the idea of a minimum age limit to be able to access social networks.
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Animation in Europe Expands to 27 Countries and 30 Associations
Animation in Europe Expands to 27 Countries and 30 Associations
Animation in Europe, the Federation of Animation Producers in Europe, is proud to welcome Austria, Latvia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, and…
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Brexit pushes Gibraltar into EU customs union and Schengen area – POLITICO
Gibraltar’s government has sought such a deal for years — complaining that border crossings have become more onerous since Brexit, to the detriment of people living and working in the territory.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said the agreement meant that “the last…
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Jenni Hermoso: Forward ‘has clear conscience’ after being left out of Spain’s Euro 2025 squad
Forward Jenni Hermoso says she has a “clear conscience” after being left out of Spain’s squad for the forthcoming European Championship in Switzerland.
Hermoso, 35, is Spain’s record goalscorer – with 57 goals in 123 appearances for her national side – and played a key role as Spain lifted the…
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How the U.S. Open can play a major role for Team Europe
By Ryder Cup Europe On June 11, 2025 16:03 UTC
The U.S. Open is often called the toughest test in golf and this week at Oakmont Country Club it is expected to live up to that reputation.
A course that is already regarded as one of the most…
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US’s worldwide popularity plummets thanks to ‘arrogant’ Trump – POLITICO
When Trump was first elected in 2016, the U.S.’s popularity worldwide similarly dropped, but the country recovered to previous levels during the Joe Biden presidency, according to data from Pew, a U.S.-based think tank that describes itself as non-partisan.
In Europe, an outlier when…
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