Category: 3. Europe

Lawmakers of the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs committee have demanded clarity from the European Commission on its intention to withdraw a proposal on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) ahead of a hearing with the EU commissioner in charge, Stéphane Séjourné, on 23…

After a vote during a fractious meeting of the European Parliament’s environment committee, the row over the funding of non-governmental organisations in the EU policy bubble is rolling on, with a statement from the EU executive provoking criticism that it was bending to pressure…

For nearly three decades, Eurostar has been the only rail operator running through the Channel Tunnel, connecting the UK with mainland Europe. But recent shifts in regulation and burgeoning demand for lower-carbon travel options have boosted interest from competitors.

Companies from…

Enhancing European defense capabilities and bolstering military support for Ukraine are now priorities for the EU’s executive branch. 

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the EU has provided significant financial, humanitarian, and military aid, accounting for…

The murder of a young Sicilian woman by a stalker in broad daylight has sent shockwaves across Italy, where 11 women have been killed since the start of the year.

University student Sara Campanella, 22, was killed by an acquaintance on Monday afternoon in the Sicilian city of Messina.

Witnesses…

The double-digit drop is likely due to a combination of factors, including its aging lineup, competition from rivals and a backlash from Musk’s embrace of right wing politics. It also is a warning that the company’s first-quarter earnings report later this month could disappoint…

Belgium and the Netherlands registered the highest job vacancy rates among EU countries in the last three months of 2024, with 4.1% of jobs in their labour markets currently unfilled, according to the latest Eurostat figures.

Austria followed these two countries at 3.6%.

On the other…