European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen embarked on her eighth trip to Kyiv since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Ahead of winter, she presented a proposal for the EU’s share of a G7 loan, as well as fresh money for the country’s energy security.
German police are investigating a group of suspected human traffickers at a time of growing pressure from illegal immigration in the European Union.
Ursula von der Leyen presented her candidates for the future EU Commission. Many women are in top jobs, but she did not meet her gender parity target.
Citing the high number of smoking-related cancer deaths, the European Commission wants to see more smoke-free zones where children and young people gather outdoors.
Last week, the long anticipated report of former Italian Prime Minister and former European Central Bank boss Mario Draghi dropped – including some 170 proposals on how to boost the bloc’s competitiveness. What does it entail and what are the reactions?