Just over four months into the rollout of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), early lessons are beginning to emerge, writes Krum Garkov.
The EES is part of an ambitious reform. Designed to modernize the management of the EU’s external borders, it replaces manual passport stamping with…
The EU runs the world’s largest carbon market. The Emissions Trading System (ETS) has reduced pollution from power plants, steel and heavy industry. Yet one major fossil fuel source remains largely outside its scope: waste incineration, write Anna Larsson and Janek Vahk.
That loophole is no…
China’s ambassador to Belgium has conceded that his country’s economy has faced “challenges”.
But Fei Shengchao also stressed it was “still doing great”, was currently the second largest economy in the world and was one of the “major engines” of the global economy.
Speaking…
After a weekend of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran — and the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei — Brussels is moving to coordinate its diplomatic response. EU ambassadors convened, foreign ministers met online and Ursula von der Leyen called the Defense College. But as…
They are calling instead for a global pause “until the scientific consensus settles on the benefits and harms that age-assurance technologies can bring, and on the technical feasibility.” The signatories include Ronald Rivest, winner of the prestigious Turing Award in computing, and Bart…
Der Iran-Konflikt dominiert die internationale Lage: Nach einer Eskalationswelle zwischen Washington, Tel Aviv und Teheran steht auch Europa im Fokus. Wie handlungsfähig Europa wirklich ist, wie Einstimmigkeitsregeln blockieren und welche Rolle Deutschland und die EU in den…
The Commission chief said she consulted widely with countries and lawmakers. However, shortly after the announcement, Macron said that “for France, it’s a surprise, and an unpleasant one.” A chorus of French ministers and lawmakers also slammed the decision, accusing officials in Brussels…
“There has to be emergency meetings left, right and center,” a senior diplomat from the region told POLITICO, underscoring the urgency for the EU to quickly adopt a strong position. “This is a turning point for the Middle East, Europe and the U.S.”
Emmanuel…
It seemed Kurti was in politics for the right reasons — and he had the past to prove it. A former political prisoner under Serbian rule, he spent years in opposition as one of the only credible voices speaking for true independence in Kosovo.
And the promise he represented was different:…
On Saturday night, Netanyahu urged Iranians to “unshackle themselves from tyranny,” seizing a “once in a generation chance” to overthrow the dictatorship. “Take to the streets en masse” and “get the job done,” he added. Cleaving to the same strategy, U.S. President Donald…