By Editorial Staff | 16 December 2024
Bulgaria and Romania set to take benefit from Schengen full membership
This last step was long awaited since, in December 2023, the Council only lifted checks on persons at internal air and sea borders.
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A team of journalists and professionals in communication and institutional relations. The editorial staff of The Watcher Post, led by Piero Tatafiore, follows and reports on EU and member states' institutional, socio-economic and industrial developments. The Watcher Post and its editorial staff hold the same belief that Charles Foster Kane had about his "Inquirer" in Citizen Kane: "I've got to make the New York Inquirer as important to New York as the gas in that light."
By Editorial Staff | 13 December 2024
Italy, Spain and France got their way on less fishing efforts
The deal sets out fish catch limits, known as “total allowable catches” (TACs), and fishing effort limits for the most important commercial fish stocks.
By Editorial Staff | 13 December 2024
EU-UK relations go through a revamped dialogue based on a “common goal”
Since the new Labour-led government of Keir Starmer took office last July, a revived dialogue with the other side of the Channel has been unfolding. Both sides are now paving the way for negotiating a new framework for commercial relationships
By Editorial Staff | 12 December 2024
European alliance to overcome diabetes
Today, the European Parliament hosted “European Alliance to Overcome Diabetes”, a high-level event dedicated to advancing strategies to fight type 1 diabetes. The initiative highlighted the need of a unified…
By Editorial Staff | 12 December 2024
Health Council Briefing and EU Presidency Priorities
On 11 December 2024, the European Policy Center (EPC) organized a webinar with regards to health and the Council of the European Union. It addressed the achievement of the outgoing Hungary Presidency,…
By Editorial Staff | 12 December 2024
EU Tourism: Resilience in the Climate Change Era
At the European Parliament, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas joined hosting MEP Daniel Attard (S&D, Malta), other Members of the European Parliament…
By Editorial Staff | 08 December 2024
Member States agreed on strengthening measures against secondhand smoke
Member States are also asked to take protective measures for outdoor or semi-outdoor areas such as those included in restaurants, bars and cafe spaces, bus stops, and other outdoor areas associated with a place of work or with premises related to healthcare and education.
By Editorial Staff | 06 December 2024
EU Bolsters Cybersecurity and Digital Ambitions Amid Election Interference Concerns
The EU Telecommunications Council, led by the Hungarian presidency, concluded with progress on cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and competitiveness. The day-long discussions resulted in key decisions…
By Editorial Staff | 06 December 2024
NATO Pushes for Military Aid Over Peace Talks in Ukraine Crisis
Military Support Takes Priority At a recent NATO meeting in Brussels, the organization’s new Secretary General, Mark Rutte, emphasized the need for increased military aid…
By Editorial Staff | 06 December 2024
Navigating Europe’s Digital Future: A Conversation with Markus Reinisch, Meta’s Vice President for Public Policy in Europe
In a recent interview, Markus Reinisch, Meta’s Vice President for Public Policy in Europe, delved into the challenges and opportunities the European Union faces in…
By Editorial Staff | 04 December 2024
Further work on new rules on traineeships is needed as the Hungarian proposal disappoints
The EU Executive will not withdraw its proposal, EU Commission Vice-President Roxana Minzatu stressed during a press conference
By Editorial Staff | 03 December 2024
At the European Parliament the first meeting between Metsola, von der Leyen and Costa
The first official meeting between the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Parliament President Roberta Metsola, and the newly elected President of the European…