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Press freedom under attack in Europe, with Italy among the countries most at risk: what the report says
The 2025 Liberties report denounces a widespread deterioration in press freedom in the EU, exacerbated by corporate takeovers, political pressure, and attacks on journalists. Italy is among the countries at risk, with a vulnerable public service and serious cases of interference.
What Italians and Europeans really want from the EU: a new survey explains
A European Union that is more united and more protective of its citizens, but also attentive to respect for democratic principles. This is the Europe European citizens would like.
Schools, too many teachers are precariously employed: the EU Commission launches infringement proceedings against Italy.
Too many precarious workers in schools. The European Commission has decided to launch infringement proceedings against Italy over fixed-term teachers' contracts: our country has failed to adapt its national legislation to the Fixed-Term Work Directive.
Eumans President Marco Cappato: "Euthanasia and abortion are included in the Charter of Fundamental Rights. The EU must get moving."
Decriminalizing cannabis, euthanasia and abortion in the European Charter of Fundamental Rights, and Ukraine's immediate accession to the EU. These are some of the issues at the heart of the Eumans congress, Marco Cappato's European movement, which spoke to Fanpage.it about the initiatives held in Brussels from March 6 to 8.
The EU Commission is moving ahead with its rearmament plan after Parliament's rejection of the emergency procedure.
The European Commission is forging ahead and has no intention of changing the legislative procedure for approving the rearmament plan, which bypasses Parliament. In short, the EU Commission is ignoring the legal opinion presented yesterday by the Juri Committee, which challenges the use of the urgent procedure.
The EU High Representative for Foreign Policy's four lessons on democracy
Investments in defending and protecting independent media. These are some of the lessons that the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Policy, Kaja Kallas, highlighted in a speech on the importance of democracy. And how it must be actively chosen every day. Because it can no longer be taken for granted.
What Italians Think of Europe: The Latest Survey Reveals Opinions on the EU
The 2025 Eurobarometer captures Italians' opinions on the European Union, including expectations, fears, and concrete requests. Compared to the EU average, according to the winter survey, a more cautious attitude prevails in Italy: confidence in European cooperation, but less optimism about their own future.
The first European platform to determine if your software is secure is launched: how to use EUVD
The European Union Agency for Information Security (ENISA) has developed a new database that collects information on computer system vulnerabilities. The aim is to strengthen cybersecurity across all EU countries: how it works.
What is the European Union doing for the green transition in the most disadvantaged regions?
Here are some of the initiatives the European Commission has launched to support the green transition in some of the most vulnerable areas, such as islands (there are over two thousand of them in the Union) and regions that have historically depended on coal.
What do young people think about military investments in Europe and current war scenarios?
Young people do not appear to be critical of the increase in military spending in Europe: one in four young people see the increase as a potential source of new career opportunities in the sector.
Italians' primary concern is no longer migrants, but the cost of living: the survey
The 2025 Eurobarometer reflects the shifting priorities of European citizens, with a focus on economic and security concerns. The topic of immigration has now become secondary, while global challenges, such as inflation and common defense, are now taking center stage.
What’s the status of the Internship Directive in the EU Parliament: what’s in the text and how it changes internships
The Stage Directive, for which Nicola Zingaretti (PD) is rapporteur, continues its process in the European Parliament. After the Culture Committee's okay, the next steps will be a vote in the European Parliament's Social Affairs Committee and then a vote in plenary in July. Let's see what the text contains and how it could change youth internships, with more protections and guarantees.
Pesticides in food: EFSA reassures, residues remain within limits and the health risk is low
The European Food Safety Authority's new report confirms that pesticide levels in foods consumed in Europe are largely under control. The results, collected in 2023 on over 146,000 samples, show high compliance with EU regulations and very low consumer exposure.
Post-Brexit Agreement Between the UK and the EU: What Changes for Young Workers?
European Union ambassadors have reached a basic agreement on the rules that will bring the UK and the EU closer together: all that's missing is political approval in the coming days. The texts range from defense to fisheries, from energy to the movement of young people (but there are no details on these).
New EU taxes on cigarettes, the proposal is official: what changes and how much prices may go up
The European Commission has presented two proposals on tobacco. The first: raise EU-wide minimum taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products, which have not changed since 2010. The second: take 15 percent of states' revenues.
The motion of no confidence against Ursula von der Leyen was rejected: how Italian MEPs voted.
The motion of no confidence in Ursula von der Leyen, who remains at the helm of the European Commission, over the Pfizergate scandal was defeated. A total of 360 MEPs voted against, 175 in favor, and 18 abstained.
Why the motion of no confidence in Ursula von der Leyen is putting Giorgia Meloni in difficulty
The European Parliament is debating the motion of no confidence against Ursula von der Leyen. This initiative is putting Giorgia Meloni in a difficult position.
L’Ue vuole rimandare la carbon tax, la tassa sulle aziende che inquinano va verso il rinvio al 2027
The EU has introduced a carbon tax on high-emitting imports, effective from 2026. The new Commission proposes to postpone it until 2027 and reduce its impact.
Green light for moth larvae “flour” from the EU: the insect coming to our plates
On Monday, January 20, 2025, the European Commission authorized the sale of flour moth larvae powder in EU countries. The product will soon be available in supermarkets. Why the novel food was approved and what are its nutritional properties.
To buy a house in Italy you need 12 years of salary, a special commission is born in the EU: what will it do?
Buying a house in Italy has now become a mirage for about 10 million families with an income of less than 24 thousand euros. For some, it can take up to 12 years of wages. But the problem concerns all of Europe. For this reason, a Special Housing Commission has been established in Brussels, which will be led by Democratic MEP Irene Tinagli.
