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French PM Barnier says he will name his government next week

September 11, 2024 admin

New French Prime Minister Michel Barnier. | Photo Credit: AP French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said on Wednesday (September 11, 2024) that he will form his new government next week, potentially capping one period of political uncertainty ahead of a likely fight over the 2025 budget. President Emmanuel Macron picked Mr. Barnier, a 73-year-old conservative…

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Hungary takes on European Union presidency amid concerns

July 1, 2024 admin

Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban toured key European capitals last week. | Photo Credit: AP Hungary takes over the European Union’s (EU) rotating presidency on July 1, promising to be an “honest broker” despite widespread concerns over what critics see as an authoritarian, Russia-friendly government. Nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has run the central…

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Travelling To Europe? Schengen Visa Fees To Cost More From June

June 1, 2024 admin

The adjustment in visa fees arrives amidst broader global immigration updates. Starting June 11, obtaining a Schengen visa for travel to Europe will come at a higher cost, as the European Commission has approved a fee increase. The fee for adults will rise from 80 euros to 90 euros, while for children, it will increase…

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Big tech told to identify AI deepfakes ahead of EU vote

March 26, 2024 admin

The European Commission has issued a set aft of guidelines for digital giants to tackle risks to elections including disinformation. File | Photo Credit: AFP The EU called on Facebook, TikTok and other tech titans on March 26 to crack down on deepfakes and other AI-generated content by using clear labels ahead of Europe-wide polls in…

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EU Commission chief hopes aid route from Cyprus to Gaza opens Sunday

March 8, 2024 admin

President of the European Commission, Ursula von Der Leyen, right, and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides shake hands after a press conference at the Joint Search and Rescue Coordination center in Larnaca, Cyprus, on Friday March 8, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen expressed hopes Friday that a humanitarian aid…

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European Union conservatives set to endorse Ursula von der Leyen as bloc’s next chief executive

March 7, 2024 admin

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The European Union’s (EU) leading political umbrella group, the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP), is set to back European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on March 7 for a second term running the bloc’s powerful executive. A former German Defence Minister, Ursula…

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EU chief pledges migrant action plan in Italy’s Lampedusa

September 17, 2023 admin

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, left, and Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni, right, address the media during a joint press conference following a visit of the island of Lampedusa in Italy, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday visited the Italian…

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Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary Hit With Cream Pies By Climate Protesters

September 8, 2023 admin

Following the attack, Mr O’Leary appeared unfazed. Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary was hit with a pie in the face by environmental protesters in Brussels on Thursday. According to the BBC, the airline chief was preparing to speak outside European Union headquarters when two female protesters dressed in black smeared him with two cream pies. …

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