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.
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.
X Versus Europe: France Leads Criminal Case as EU Users Abandon Platform
Elon Musk’s social media platform X is under criminal investigation in France over allegations of data tampering, fraud, and foreign interference—accusations the company vehemently denies, calling them politically motivated. The case deepens tensions between the tech giant and European authorities already pressuring X under sweeping digital regulations.
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.
Europe at a crossroads: navigating the shift in EU-Israel relations amid the Gaza conflict
As Gaza’s rubble grows, so does Europe’s moral burden. Once a champion of human rights, the EU now faces a critical test: remain complicit in silence or act on its founding values. With public anger rising and diplomatic ties fraying, the pressure is mounting. Will it reclaim its moral voice—or lose it for good?
Germany: drastic increase in social assistance applications
After years of decline, the number of employed individuals who still need to rely on social assistance is once again on the rise.
