Category: 3. Europe
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Oil prices plunge as Israel spares Iran's oil facilities in retaliatory attack
Crude prices plunged as Israel launched a limited retaliation attack on Iran, sparing its oil and nuclear facilities. China reported disappointing economic data, further weakening crude demand outlooks. Continue Reading
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European Commission’s planned budget link to economic reforms a ‘mistake’ – says top MEP
The European Parliament’s lead negotiator on the next long-term budget, Siegfried Muresan, told Euronews in an interview how he thinks EU money should be spent after 2027. Continue Reading
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Asian shares rise as the yen dips after Japan's ruling party loses majority
Asian shares rose on Monday, as the yen dipped in the midst of political uncertainty after Japan’s ruling party lost its majority in Parliament’s lower house in weekend elections. Continue Reading
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What are Europe's most unequal countries and poorest regions?
Over a fifth of the EU’s population is currently at risk of poverty or social exclusion, says a new damning Eurostat report on living conditions. The document also highlights huge income inequalities in the Baltic states and southern Europe. Continue Reading
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Gerard Depardieu sex assault trial set to begin in Paris
Gerard Depardieu is set to go on trial in Paris on Monday, with the French actor facing two allegations of sexual assault in the country’s highest profile #MeToo case. Depardieu is accused of attacking the women while shooting the 2021 film Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters). Prosecutors say… Continue Reading
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NASA astronaut who returned from ISS released from hospital after undisclosed medical issue
The four NASA astronauts, who returned from the International Space Station last week, were initially hospitalised after splashing down on Earth. Continue Reading
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Trial of French actor Gérard Depardieu over sex assault charges starts
The trial of Gerard Depardieu starts in Paris today on charges of sexually assaulting two women. It has been announced that the French actor will not be attending court due to health reasons. Continue Reading
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How much money has the European Parliament allocated to its political groups?
This article was originally published in French The vast majority of these funds are distributed in proportion to the number of MEPs in each group. ADVERTISEMENT This year, the European Parliament adjusted its funding schedule, disbursing €31 million to political groups in… Continue Reading
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Would Trump victory keep US ahead of Europe on AI?
How a Trump or Harris win in the 5 November presidential election impact the US stance on AI development and regulation. Continue Reading
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‘Horror brought to the surface’: How European countries are grappling with their colonial histories
Two artworks decorate a building in Brussels, the centre of the European Union, reminding MEPs that First Nations people exist — even in the bloc. Continue Reading