Treaty Negotiations on Plastic Pollution Are Prolonged

Brussels, Belgium, June 24 – Eurotoday Newspaper — The EU security strategy is expected to play a central role following the appointment of a former Dutch defence minister to lead the European Union’s diplomatic service, a move that comes as Europe faces increasing geopolitical and security challenges.
European officials view the leadership change as an important step toward strengthening foreig

The European Commission is reportedly intensifying its inquiry into Meta to determine if Facebook and Instagram use design features that may negatively impact children’s well-being, escalating one of Brussels’ most observed child-safety cases under the Digital Services Act.
According to reports from Bloomberg and highlighted by European technology media, the Commission has yet to formally a

Pauline von Pezold and Frederik Schindler report exclusively on a 2020 photo that could trouble AfD Bundestag member and Saxony-Anhalt state head Martin Reichardt. The image shows Reichardt performing a Hitler salute during the ceremonial submission of a membership application, according to witnesses. While the state association and Reichardt dismiss the scene as a harmless “knighting”

That is the message to emerge after the European Commission published the results of the latest perception surveys on enlargement among citizens in the Western Balkans, Eastern Neighbourhood and Türkiye.
The findings, revealed on Friday, show that support for EU accession remains strong across the enlargement partners.
It says citizens are continuing to associate closer ties with the European Un

Council Approves Negotiations on Retirement Savings, Sustainable Funds, and Investor Protections
EU finance ministers have endorsed revisions to two significant financial frameworks, bringing Brussels closer to updating regulations on pan-European personal pensions and sustainability-focused investment products. The Council’s positions decided on Wednesday establish the member states’

Andy Burnham’s recent move to appoint James Purnell, a notable figure from the Tony Blair era, as his chief of staff represents a significant step towards enhancing his political power. This decision indicates Burnham’s strategic vision and sheds light on the broader implications for British politics.

 The Presidents of the European Parliament, Council and Commission have pledged to “protect, promote and support” culture in Europe.
On the sidelines of the European Council which ended on Friday in Brussels, they signed a joint declaration entitled “Europe for Culture, Culture for Europe”.
The declaration sets out their shared political commitment to protecting, promoting and supporting culture

Democracy rarely collapses in a single dramatic moment; it is often hollowed out gradually, through steps like court-packing, hostile media laws, weakened watchdogs, a frightened opposition, and the public being told that rights are obstacles. This gradual weakening, known as democratic backsliding, affects Europe and other fragile democracies, as well as societies that believe elections alone su

Jenrick described their relationship as “positive” and stated, “I respect him.” Regarding immigration, he mentioned they were “basically making the same point, which is that we’re going to abolish indefinite leave to remain.”
He continued: “If you don’t meet our economic tests, then you’re going to have to leave the country. And if you’re in social housing, it’s very, very likely that you won’t me

10 years ago Nigel Farage was in political heaven. Since entering the European Parliament in 1999 at the head of a small anti-European Party he had only one demand. That Britain organise a referendum on leaving the European Union. It was held on 23 June 2016.
His wish was granted by the coalition government headed by the Conservative Prime Minister, David Cameron and his deputy the Europhile lea