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Photo of young Angela Merkel with future world leaders goes viral. But it’s fake.

Photo of young Angela Merkel with future world leaders goes viral. But it’s fake. A viral picture falsely purports to show former German Chancellor Angela Merkel as a teenager, alongside other..

The battle over the EU's €2 trillion budget has begun

The battle over the EU's €2 trillion budget has begun The European Commission has proposed a €2 trillion long-term budget which would controversially merge agricultural and cohesion funds...

Listening to the ocean, sailing by the stars: how seaside tourism can go green — and still thrive

Listening to the ocean, sailing by the stars: how seaside tourism can go green — and still thrive In the Atlantic’s remote islands, a new EU project is helping reinvent marine tourism...

How Atlantic islands are proving tourism can help the ocean

How Atlantic islands are proving tourism can help the ocean From underwater archaeology to whale-watching tours led by actual scientists, Europe’s Atlantic islands demonstrate how tourism can..

EU-US trade deal will come with economic consequences, German industries warn

EU-US trade deal will come with economic consequences, German industries warn German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed his satisfaction with the agreement between the European Commission..

Trump Slaps EU With 15% Tariff Deal — “Better? No.” | Ursula Forced to Smile, U.S Refuses Any Relief

U.S President Trump refused to lower tariffs for the European Union, finalizing a major trade deal that locks in a flat 15% duty on most EU imports. When asked if he could offer a “better” rate,..

Trump Explodes Ursula Over Climate, Border, Tariff |EU Chief Seen 'Uncomfortable' in Brutal Showdown

U.S President Donald Trump publicly humiliated European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a high-stakes trade announcement in Scotland. From mocking wind power — “Windmills are a..

EU Commission unlocks health funds but leaves civil society reeling from cuts

EU Commission unlocks health funds but leaves civil society reeling from cuts After months of delay, the European Commission has finally published its long-awaited 2025 budget programme for health,..

‘China's links with Russia…’ EU Chief’s SHOCKING Ultimatum To China Amid EU-China Summit | EU-China

The EU-China summit in Beijing ended early as tensions soared over China's deepening alliance with Russia amid the Ukraine war. Despite efforts to focus on trade, climate change, and rare earth supply..

EU Commission accused of mining secrecy in scramble for raw materials

EU Commission accused of mining secrecy in scramble for raw materials Green/EFA EU lawmakers say they cannot access impact assessments for ‘strategic’ mining projects approved under the..

Von der Leyen calls Zelenskyy and asks him to explain new anti-corruption law

Von der Leyen calls Zelenskyy and asks him to explain new anti-corruption law The European Commission is hardening its tone in response to Ukraine's new law weakening the independence of two..

Hamburg’s industrial waste heat project: a model for climate-neutral district heating?

Hamburg’s industrial waste heat project: a model for climate-neutral district heating? In Hamburg, a pioneering energy project is showing how cities can become climate neutral by capturing heat..

How waste heat from Hamburg’s copper smelter is warming the city but not the planet

How waste heat from Hamburg’s copper smelter is warming the city but not the planet Hamburg, in northern Germany, is home to a one-of-a-kind district heating system. The hot water that supplies it..

Ringfenced, but reduced: EU Commission shrinks agriculture share in record budget

Ringfenced, but reduced: EU Commission shrinks agriculture share in record budget Europe’s agricultural spending will face cuts compared to the current programming period under the new EU..

Georgia's visa-free regime with EU at risk over 'backsliding' concerns

Georgia's visa-free regime with EU at risk over 'backsliding' concerns The EU plans to reintroduce its visa regime with Georgia unless Tbilisi curbs democratic backsliding. The European Commission..

EU’s Last Warning to Trump: EU Chief Delays $24 Billion Retaliation,But Vows Full Response to Tariff

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that Brussels will delay retaliation against U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs as talks with Washington continue. President Trump disrupted months..

US to raise tariff rate on EU goods to 30% from 1 August, EU open to talks but ready to respond

US to raise tariff rate on EU goods to 30% from 1 August, EU open to talks but ready to respond The European Commission responded to Trump's announcement in a written statement, saying it remains..

Von der Leyen wounded: 5 Ways EU confidence vote shook her

Von der Leyen wounded: 5 Ways EU confidence vote shook her The European Commission survived the motion of censure voted on Thursday in the Parliament, but the EU Parliament will be no bed of roses..

Von der Leyen's EU Commission survives Parliament confidence vote

Von der Leyen's EU Commission survives Parliament confidence vote A motion of censure against President Ursula von der Leyen and her Commission failed to pass in the EU Parliament in Strasbourg on..

Spain’s vocational aerospace schools prepare young workers for global careers and skills mobility

Spain’s vocational aerospace schools prepare young workers for global careers and skills mobility In Andalusia, Spain, a state-of-the-art vocational training centre is giving students hands-on..

Can the EU jet itself into the space race?

Can the EU jet itself into the space race? A revolution is coming to space, according to the European Commission, which has just proposed a new Space Act. Increasing the EU’s competitiveness in..

What's happening online as the European Commission tries to crack down on hate speech?

What's happening online as the European Commission tries to crack down on hate speech? As a surge of hate speech in EU countries like Portugal and Sweden is raising concerns, how is the online..

‘35 Billion Euros via SMS’: Ursula von der Leyen Faces EU Firestorm Over Secret Pfizer Vaccine Deal

A political firestorm has erupted in Brussels as French MEPs accuse European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of secretly negotiating a €35 billion vaccine deal with Pfizer—via SMS. With..

Why did Napoleon drain the Marais d'Orx?

Why did Napoleon drain the Marais d'Orx? Why did Napoleon drain the Marais d'Orx? In 1800, swamps were viewed as unhealthy places. This swamp was drained with pumps and dams to convert it into..