The question of whether the United Kingdom could one day return to the European Union has re entered political debate after London mayor Sadiq Khan called for renewed consideration of the idea. His comments come at a time of shifting geopolitical dynamics and economic uncertainty, prompting discussion about the UK’s long term position in global […]
European Union leaders have failed to persuade Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban to lift his opposition to a major financial package for Ukraine, deepening divisions within the bloc at a critical moment in the conflict. The proposed loan, valued at around 90 billion euros, is considered essential for supporting Ukraine’s financial stability as the war […]
Iceland will hold a referendum in the coming months on whether to reopen negotiations to join the European Union, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir announced during an official visit to Poland, signalling a renewed debate over the country’s future relationship with the bloc. Speaking alongside Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Frostadottir confirmed that voters would be […]
Portugal is in contention to host the headquarters of the new European Union Customs Authority, with Porto shortlisted among nine candidate cities across the bloc. A final decision is expected on 25 March, when the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament will jointly determine the location of the agency’s permanent base. The […]
The European Union has postponed the full introduction of its biometric Entry Exit System until September 2026, following concerns that the new border control technology could significantly increase waiting times at major airports. The Entry Exit System, commonly referred to as EES, is designed to modernise border management across the Schengen Area. The system will […]
The European Union has postponed the full introduction of its long planned Entry Exit System, pushing the operational timeline from April to September 2026 as member states prepare for the transition to biometric border controls. The delay reflects ongoing technical and logistical challenges as authorities work to ensure the system functions smoothly across the bloc’s […]
European Union lawmakers have approved significant changes to the bloc’s asylum system, marking a decisive shift toward tougher migration controls as political pressure mounts across Europe. The vote reflects growing concern among governments over irregular migration and the steady rise of anti migration sentiment among voters, particularly since the large scale arrival of refugees a […]
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe has rediscovered a sense of confidence and self respect in defending a rules based international order, as global power dynamics continue to shift. Speaking before lawmakers in Berlin, Merz described a world increasingly shaped rivalry among major powers and warned that Europe must be prepared for prolonged uncertainty. He […]
European Union lawmakers have moved to slow the progress of the EU Mercosur trade agreement voting to refer the deal to the bloc’s highest court, a step that introduces fresh legal and political uncertainty into one of Europe’s most ambitious trade initiatives. The decision follows a narrow vote in the European Parliament to seek clarification […]
Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has underscored the country’s long standing identity as a nation shaped diversity, telling the European Parliament that Portuguese society has never been defined purity but mixture. Speaking during a session marking four decades since Portugal and Spain joined the former European Economic Community, he described Portugal’s origins as firmly […]
