Swiss citizen movement Campax projects onto the ski slopes of Davos, Switzerland, a satirical image of US President Donald Trump, who is expected to attend the World Economic Forum on Wednesday.
The action coincided with wider…
Category: 3. Europe
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Trump brands UK’s Chagos Islands deal act of ‘great stupidity’ – POLITICO
“Shockingly, our “brilliant” NATO Ally, the United Kingdom, is currently planning to give away the Island of Diego Garcia, the site of a vital U.S. Military Base, to Mauritius, and to do so for no reason whatsoever,” the U.S. president posted on Truth Social.
“There is no doubt…
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3.2% of children had unmet needs for medical care in 2024
In 2024, 3.2% of children in the EU aged 16 or less were reported to have unmet needs for medical care (examination and treatment), down from 3.6% in 2021. For dental care, 4.0% had unmet needs, compared with 4.4% in 2021.
At national level, the highest shares of children with unmet needs…
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Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump
Katya Adler Europe Editor
BBCSomething in Europe has snapped.
Donald Trump doubled down again on Monday night in his insistence that the US “has to have” Greenland for national security reasons.
He predicted that Europe’s leaders aren’t “gonna push back too much”. But that’s not the plan they…
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25% of young people work and study at the same time
In 2024, 25.4% of young Europeans (aged 15-29) were employed during formal education. 71.4% of young people remained outside the labour force and 3.2% were unemployed (available for employment and actively seeking employment ) while in formal education.
The Netherlands (74.3%), Denmark…
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Newsletter: NATO sources ‘optimistic’ Trump will climb down on tariff threats
Also in this newsletter: controversy over Trump’s Gaza Peace Board after France rejects invite, and how a vote of no confidence in Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is falling flat as Greenland feud diverts attention.
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Strategic projects on critical raw materials gain momentum in second selection round for potential funding and faster permitting
The second call for strategic projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) has now closed. The European Commission received more than 160 applications, confirming the continued strong interest in being awarded the ‘strategic project’ status. Obtaining strategic project status gives…
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Croatia’s central bank chief nominated as next ECB vice president
Eurozone finance ministers unexpectedly selected the Croatian central bank governor to become the next VP of the European Central Bank. In a surprise move, an official from one of the euro’s newest members will soon help shape European monetary policy.
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EU and Mercosur sign historic and ambitious partnership
The European Union and Mercosur have signed a Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and an Interim Trade Agreement (iTA), representing a historic milestone between the two regions, and an ambitious platform for strengthening their economic, diplomatic and geopolitical relations.
The Agreement…
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