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After the elections to the European Parliament, held between 6 and 9 May, and before the new legislature gets underway, it is …

Equal pay and quality jobs stand as the main two focal points of the European political parties manifestos for European elections

As Europe approaches the pivotal 2024 elections, the continent’s economic vitality hangs in the balance. Political factions across the spectrum are weighing in on how to bolster competitiveness and economic growth. Amidst the backdrop of global challenges, these discussions constitute the blueprint for Europe’s economic resurgence.

All political groups competing for a bigger role in the next European Parliament mandate to heed the economic and social costs of environmental policies that farmers are stressing

The 2024 European elections are just around the corner, and with them, a significant shift in the political landscape of the European Parliament. The upcoming polls will undoubtedly profoundly impact how the EP handles foreign affairs, as various political groups jostle for influence and positioning within the new parliamentary term. For the sake of brevity, we will explore the instances of the European political groups on these matters, examining their key positions, proximities, divergences, and potential strategies for the post-election period.

The Energy Charter Treaty has been in a period of stall. With the Energy Council’s final decision to approve the withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty, they have established a brand new period for the EU: remodernizing the Energy Treaty to follow current trends.

During Green Week, on May 29th, Executive Vice-President for European Green Deal Maroš Šefčovič announced the start of the #WaterWiseEU campaign, lasting until autumn; it’s aimed to raise awareness and discuss strategies with stakeholders and policy-makers about building “water resilience” in Europe by 2050.

The European Economic Area (EEA) agreement marked its 30th anniversary today, an alliance with a long path ahead to a future full of possibilities within the Single Market. Or, at least, this was the gist of the keynote speech made by Enrico Letta during the “30 years of the European Economic Area: A Unique Partnership Fit for the Future” conference hosted in Brussels by the Belgian Presidency of the EU Council.

While we are facing extreme conditions in both the Middle East and Ukraine, the Council is striving to keep up and take actions to condemn this era of war.

Consent in the EU Council is growing to increase the support beyond the financing available under the Common Agriculture Policy crisis reserve

The situation in Gaza and the West Bank keeps worsening, despite the International Court of Justice’s sentence imposing Netanyahu’s government to halt the military operations in Rafah and the recent endeavors by Spain, Norway, and Ireland to recognize the Palestinian State officially. In addition, the acts of violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers continue, and borders keep staying closed, even for humanitarian deliveries.

This week marked two confrontations between the Spitzenkandidaten, in the wake of the upcoming European elections: the Economic Choices for Europe: EU Leadership Debate 2024 and the much anticipated Eurovision Debate 2024.