EU Parliament to Sue Commission Over Termination of Patents Bill

The most comprehensive report on Europe’s environment, climate, and sustainability —Europe’s environment 2025— is officially launched today in Podgorica for the Western Balkans region, marking over two decades of collaboration between the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the six Western Balkan countries.
The regional launch event brings together EEA Executive Director Leena Ylä-Mononen and s

Strasbourg – The EU Court has addressed a case that showcases the perspectives of several conservative member states regarding same-sex marriage.
This case involves a same-sex couple from Poland who were married in Germany in 2018. Upon their return to Poland, their marriage was not recognized by Polish authorities.
The EU Court has ruled that Poland must acknowledge and register the couple’s mar

The Parliament had established a position on the file, but in February, the Commission announced its intention to withdraw its proposal for regulating the licensing of certain patents, citing no “foreseeable agreement” with the Council due to protracted negotiations.
Earlier this month, the Parliament’s legal affairs committee voted to take legal action against the Commission. President Roberta M

Bucharest (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Romania sent out fighter jets to track drones which violated its territory near the border with Ukraine early on Tuesday, and one was still moving deeper into the airspace, the defence ministry said.

How did Romanian jets respond to the latest breach?When did a similar drone incursion happen previously in Romania?

In recent months, tensions have increas

Brussels/Bratislava – The European Commission (EC) plans to seek clarification from Slovakia regarding a government-approved draft law aimed at dissolving the Office for the Protection of Whistleblowers (ÚOO) and establishing a new Office for the Protection of Victims of Crimes and Whistleblowers of Antisocial Activities. This announcement was made by the EC spokesperson on Monday for TASR.
“We a

The 28 agencies, funds, and programmes have maintained their presence and operations from the coastal city of Port Sudan amid the brutal fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
“This gradual move back to the capital marks an important step, signaling strengthened UN coordination and engagement on the ground,” the Secretary-General’s Spokes

Kaum zurück aus Afrika, muss Kanzler Friedrich Merz in Berlin in den Ring: Beim Arbeitgebertag trifft er auf seinen aktuell lautesten Kritiker, JU-Chef Johannes Winkel. Es geht um die Zukunft der Rente. Rasmus Buchsteiner analysiert, ob ein neues Rentenpaket den Aufstand der Jungen stoppen kann und warum Merz heute jedes Wort auf die Goldwaage legen muss.
Im 200-Sekunden-Interview: Philipp Türmer

USA (Eurotoday Newspaper) – A federal judge has dismissed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling the prosecutor who brought the cases was unlawfully appointed. The judge dismissed both cases without prejudice, leaving open the possibility for future prosecution.
Federal Judge Rules on Appointment Illegality
A federal judge, U.

SOFIA – Ukraine’s security is a crucial aspect of Europe’s overall security. As a member of both the European Union and NATO, Bulgaria is prepared to actively engage in efforts to achieve peace and stability. This was highlighted by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov during the informal gathering of EU heads of state and government, as reported by the press service of the Council of Mini

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