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What the European Union Youth Report Says: Nearly a Quarter Are at Risk of Poverty
The European Commission has published its EU Youth Report, which provides a snapshot of what it means to be young in the EU today, amidst the demographic challenge and the risk of poverty and social exclusion.
The European Council has approved the conclusions on defense, competitiveness, and migration: what’s new?
The European Council adopted conclusions on competitiveness, migration, and defense. The Twenty-seven called on the EU to "accelerate work on all fronts to decisively increase Europe's defense readiness within the next five years."
How much money will Italy collect from the EU with the new European budget?
Over the next seven years, Italy will receive €86.6 billion from the EU, according to the European Commission's multiannual budget proposal for 2028-2034. Our country is the fourth largest beneficiary of EU resources after Poland, France, and Spain.
Experts warn EU on climate plan: what does the recommendation say?
EU scientific advisers have warned Brussels against using more "flexible" pathways—including international carbon credits—to reach its 2040 climate target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 90-95% compared to 1990 levels.
Step back on the Green Deal, the European Parliament wants to reduce environmental constraints for companies.
The European Parliament is considering a proposal to limit the companies subject to sustainability rules, raising concerns about a potential weakening of the Union's environmental and social commitments. The decision will impact the EU's role in the ecological transition and global competition.
What the European Union is doing for mental health
The European Union has launched several initiatives regarding mental health. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the issue of psychological well-being has become increasingly pressing: even before 2020, approximately one in six people in the EU had mental health problems, and the problem has only grown.
What changes to carry-on luggage on airplanes with the EU proposal? Airlines: "Tickets will be more expensive."
The European Parliament is working on a proposal to require airlines to include carry-on baggage in the price of the basic ticket, without extra charges. Meanwhile, low-cost airlines continue to oppose it, threatening price hikes for all customers if the law passes.
EU approves “safe countries”: a measure that simplifies procedures but weakens migrants’ rights
Europe has approved a new repatriation regulation and expanded the list of "safe" countries, but many of the measures risk eroding fundamental rights and shifting responsibility outside the EU. Migrants are the ones who pay the highest price, increasingly exposed to expedited procedures, detention, and centers in third countries.
What Europe will do with its money in 2026: next year’s budget to be approved by the European Parliament
The European Parliament's plenary session is debating the new draft of the European Union's 2026 budget, approved by the committee earlier this month. Negotiations with the Council will follow. The focus is on innovation, agriculture, defense, and cooperation. The Erasmus+ and EU4Health programs are at risk due to the €4.3 billion in borrowing costs for NextGenerationEU.
How Chat Control Works, the Message Verification Plan Being Talked About in Europe
Germany has come out against the European regulation we're learning to know as "Chat Control." The official name is Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR), and it's designed to combat online child pornography. Critics say it threatens the privacy of millions of European citizens.
What’s changing for migrant centers in Albania after the EU crackdown on repatriations?
Yesterday, the EU Internal Affairs Council approved the crackdown on the repatriation of irregular migrants. The government interpreted the new restrictions on safe countries and return hubs as a green light for the Albanian model, pending the new Migration and Asylum Pact, expected in June. But what will actually change? Will the centers in Albania finally be able to operate?
What the new EU climate agreement envisages: 90% emissions reduction by 2040, why flexible targets are being discussed
Negotiators from the EU Council and the European Parliament have agreed to amend the European Climate Law, which calls for a 90% reduction in emissions by 2040. The agreement—which its proponents described as "flexible"—also includes the approval of international credits and the Commission's ability to revise targets following periodic assessments. Here's what's changed.
Lower incomes and higher prices: a survey highlights Italians’ fears for 2026
The new Eurobarometer shows that Italians are by far the most worried in the eurozone about inflation in 2026. They are also concerned about their income next year: a quarter expect to earn less. The single currency is now viewed positively, but with less enthusiasm than in other countries.
Procaccini (FdI): "Trump's comments on Europe are harsh but accurate. The EU is ferocious against Musk."
We gathered the views of Nicola Procaccini, co-president of the Conservatives group in the European Parliament representing the Italian Left (FdI), and Tommaso Foti, Minister for European Affairs, on the delicate moment Europe is going through in its relations with the United States: the harsh attacks on European institutions launched by the Trump administration and those of Elon Musk, as well as the increasingly uncertain position on Ukraine, which is putting the Meloni government in difficulty.
Entering the EU illegally with foster children is not aiding and abetting: the Court of Justice ruled.
In a landmark ruling, the Court of Justice of the European Union has established that those who enter the EU illegally while accompanying minors under their care cannot be considered guilty of aiding and abetting illegal immigration. The case originated in Italy, but the principle now binds all member states.
Italy is the EU country where people work the least before retiring: a comparison with other countries
The average working life of Italians is only 32.8 years, almost the shortest in the European Union. At the same time, Italy ranks first in terms of average age and second in terms of life expectancy. In short, there are many older people, but they work for only a few years, especially because employment is extremely low among young people. The pension system, therefore, is at risk.
What Europe will do with its money in 2026: Next year’s budget to be decided by the European Parliament
The European Parliament's plenary session is debating the new draft of the European Union's 2026 budget, approved by the committee earlier this month. Negotiations with the Council will follow. The focus is on innovation, agriculture, defense, and cooperation. The Erasmus+ and EU4Health programs are at risk due to the €4.3 billion in borrowing costs for NextGenerationEU.
Perché l’Europa vuole vietare i social ai minori di 16 anni: la proposta
Il Parlamento europeo ha chiesto alla Commissione Ue azioni urgenti per tutelare i minori sul web. Tra le misure più forti l’introduzione di un’età minima per accedere ai social.
Erasmus+ returns to the United Kingdom: students will be able to participate in the EU exchange program from 2027.
After a five-year absence due to Brexit, the United Kingdom will rejoin Erasmus+, enabling academic and cultural exchanges with Europe. This significant agreement, worth a staggering £570 million, strengthens ties between young people and universities on both sides of the continent.
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.
The European Union funded Paragon: “Public funds for a company that spies on citizens”
In 2020, the European Investment Fund (EIF) financed Paragon Solutions, the Israeli company accused of spying on journalists and activists. The case raises questions about the transparency, oversight, and accountability of EU institutions.
The EU launches an investigation into Google, accusing it of using online content to train AI.
The European Union has just announced the launch of an investigation into Google's use of online content and YouTube videos to train its AI models.
What Europe wants to do to reduce emissions: the EU’s environmental commitments towards COP30
The Climate Committee confirms the EU's leadership in the COP30 negotiations. The new climate targets must take into account the ambitious climate commitments set for 2040. All sectors are urged to contribute to climate neutrality.
The EU has a new climate agreement, cutting emissions by 90% by 2040: what changes?
After 24 hours of negotiations, European states have reached a new agreement by a majority on the Green Deal for Climate: polluting emissions must be reduced by 90% by 2040 (compared to 1990 levels). "International credits," i.e., environmental projects completed in other countries, will be available. Italy, which had initially opposed the deal, is satisfied with the compromise.
Free train travel across Europe: who can get tickets starting October 30th and how to apply
With the DiscoverEu project, anyone aged 18 can obtain a pass similar to Interrail: free travel on trains throughout Europe for a period of one to thirty days, with discounts on accommodations as well. Applications open on Thursday, October 30th at 12:00 PM. Passes will also require a six-question quiz, and only those who pass will receive the pass.
How Italian MEPs voted on the European Union’s rearmament plan
Here's how Italian MEPs voted on the EU Parliament's resolution on rearmament: all the votes, party by party, on Ursula von der Leyen's initiative to mobilize up to €800 billion in defense investments.
EU Parliament blocks cuts proposed by right-wing governments to youth and research funding
The European Parliament voted on Ursula von der Leyen's new European Commission. The vote also approve the 2025 EU budget, to which the right-wing governments that are members of the EU Council had proposed cuts of €1.52 billion. Democratic MEP Nicola Zingaretti told Fanpage.it: "We have averted the cuts, but we are only at the beginning. This is just a taste of the kind of political battle we will have to wage in the coming years."
When will the referendum on justice reform be held and which parties are for Yes and No?
The justice reform was definitively approved by the Senate, but without a two-thirds majority. So now the countdown begins to the constitutional referendum, which will not require a quorum. The date set for March or April 2026 is expected, but it could be postponed. The entire center-right, along with Azione, is in favor; the others are against, but with some distinctions.
European Council: what leaders decided on Ukraine, defense, and climate
Today, European leaders met in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, defense, competitiveness, immigration, and the latest developments in the Middle East. The EU-26 Council, without Orbán's Hungary, approved the conclusions on support for Kiev.
Al via oggi le domande per viaggiare gratis in Europa per chi ha 18 anni: come ottenere il pass DiscoverEu
From today, October 30, until November 13, 2025, you can apply for DiscoverEU, the EU program for 18-year-olds offering free train travel throughout Europe. Anyone born between January 1 and December 31, 2007, and living in Europe can apply, either individually or in a group of up to five people. To obtain the pass for free travel and discounts on accommodations, cultural visits, and restaurants, you'll need to pass a quiz. Let's take a closer look at how it works.
Polls: What young people think of EU institutions and how many no longer trust them
Most young Europeans say they are convinced of the EU's potential, although 39% believe it isn't democratic enough. This is the finding of a YouGov survey conducted with the Tui Foundation, which funds youth projects in Europe.
What Ursula von der Leyen said in her State of the Union address: migrants, Ukraine and inflation
Ursula von der Leyen touched on a wealth of topics in her annual State of the Union address, her last as President of the European Commission before the upcoming European elections: "The future of our continent depends on the choices we make today. Once again, this is the moment for Europe to answer the call of history," she said.
What the European Union Youth Report Says: Nearly a Quarter Are at Risk of Poverty
The European Commission has published its EU Youth Report, which provides a snapshot of what it means to be young in the EU today, amidst the demographic challenge and the risk of poverty and social exclusion.
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.
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.
DiscoverEU: What is the pass for 18-year-olds to travel by train for free in Europe and how does it work?
DiscoverEu is the Erasmus+ program initiative that allows 18-year-olds to travel around Europe for free. To participate, you must be 18 years old at the time of application and reside in one of the 27 EU member states or one of the Erasmus+ program partner countries. Participants must take a quiz, and those selected receive a pass for free train travel and discounts on accommodation, meals, tours, and much more.
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.
Experts warn EU on climate plan: what does the recommendation say
EU scientific advisers have warned Brussels against using more "flexible" pathways — including international carbon credits — to reach its 2040 climate target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 90-95% compared to 1990 levels.
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.
Air pollution is still too high in Europe: we need to do more
Air quality is improving in Europe, although it's still far from the levels the World Health Organization considers safe. So much so that air pollution remains the primary environmental risk to our health.
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.
What the European Union’s new climate targets for 2040 say
The European Commission has proposed amending EU climate legislation, establishing an intermediate target for the 2050 climate neutrality goal, based on a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. To make the process more flexible, the Commission has suggested using carbon credits from non-EU countries.
EU presents €2 trillion budget, fewer resources for agriculture, Coldiretti: “Disaster foretold”
The European Commission has presented a €2 trillion budget for the period from 2028 to 2034. The EU's spending capacity has increased by 0.11% compared to the previous seven-year period and is equal to 1.26% of member states' GDP. Continue reading at: https://www.fanpage.it/politica/ue-presenta-bilancio-da-2mila-mld-meno-risorse-per-lagricoltura-coldiretti-disastro-annunciatp/ https://www.fanpage.it/
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.
What are European cohesion policies and what do they have to do with the rearmament plan
Funds for cohesion policies — which aim to reduce disparities between European regions — are one of the Union's main instruments. Now they are also being discussed in connection with RearmEU. Here is what's happening.
For the first time, a renewable energy source surpasses coal: European electricity data
According to the European Electricity Review 2025, the latest edition of the annual report from research institute Ember, for the first time the European Union generated more electricity from solar power than from coal. But there's also good news for other renewable sources, which are increasingly gaining ground at the expense of fossil fuels.
The gap in employment rates between men and women is still too high in Europe
Eurostat certifies the gap in male and female employment across all European Union countries. Furthermore, there is also a fairly high level of unemployment among younger age groups.
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.
Air pollution is still too high in Europe: we must do more
Air quality is improving in Europe, although it's still far from the levels the World Health Organization considers safe. So much so that air pollution remains the main environmental risk to our health.
Von der Leyen, green light for the new Commission from the EU Parliament: team approved with 370 yes votes
Live updates on the vote of confidence in the new European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen: the vote by the EU Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg confirmed the president's new team.
