Greece has come under increased international scrutiny and criticism from human rights groups following a migrant boat sinking in 2023 off its southern coast that killed hundreds.
Category: 3. Europe
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EU border agency investigates Greece over alleged migrant rights violations
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Starmer confirms UK online safety rules up for negotiation with US – POLITICO
The Digital Services Tax, a two percent levy on the revenue of tech companies, is also on the table. All three policies have attracted fierce opposition by the U.S. tech industry.
When asked about the ongoing negotiations during a public hearing on Tuesday afternoon by Chi Onwurah, chair…
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Donald Trump Jr. to visit Romania right before contentious election – POLITICO
Romania will hold the first round of the presidential election on May 4, with a runoff expected on May 18. Trump Jr.’s visit will be on on April 28.
The country previously held a presidential election on Dec. 6, 2024, but it was annulled by Romania’s Constitutional Court due to…
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L’Europe hésite à dégainer son bazooka commercial contre Trump – POLITICO
Selon un document interne vu par POLITICO, la Commission envisage d’imposer des droits de douane allant jusqu’à 25% sur un large éventail d’exportations en provenance des Etats-Unis en réponse aux taxes de Trump sur l’acier et l’aluminium.
Les gouvernements nationaux se…
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UK wants investigation into Israel’s killing of Gaza aid workers – POLITICO
Its latest statement came after it initially claimed unmarked vehicles were fired on in the dark. A video recovered from the mobile phone of one of those killed later emerged showing clearly marked ambulances and fire engines seemingly contradicting that claim.
Sarah Champion, chair of the…
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MEPs reject renewed attacks on NGO funding in EU budget review
The European Parliament’s budgetary control committee has provisionally signed off on the EU’s 2023 budget, largely voting down attempts by right-wing law makers to include harsh criticism of funding for non-governmental organisations in its final report.
As well as rejecting a…
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Italy and Greece travel warning: Aviation worker strikes set to impact flights tomorrow
Air travel faces disruption in Europe this week as employees in the aviation sector threaten to walk out.
Strikes are planned for tomorrow, 9 April, in Italy and Greece, which may impact families taking a trip during the UK’s school break. Those planning trips in the run-up to the…
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Top commander warns US troops should stay in Europe
Republican lawmakers — and the commander of U.S. forces in Europe — argued Tuesday against withdrawing troops from the continent, clashing with a potential Trump administration plan.
U.S. European Command chief Gen. Christopher Cavoli told the House Armed Services Committee that he’s…
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EU Commission to launch consultation on grand AI strategy
The Data Union Strategy will contribute to the European Commission’s AI Continent Action Plan, aimed at making the EU a leader on AI.
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Will citizens channel their savings to boost EU businesses?
The European Commission’s proposal for a Savings and Investment Union wants citizens to also help EU companies grow. This episode discusses what it would take to make investing savings in financial products a win-win situation for everyone involved.
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