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A group of European countries is pushing the EU to tighten entry requirements for Russian tourists. According to the Kyiv Post, the states consider current rules too lax given Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
The EU wants to set up deportation centers in third countries and send rejected asylum seekers there. Migration researcher Birgit Glorius considers this approach highly problematic, according to a report by Spiegel.
Viktor Orbán has frequently blackmailed the EU with his veto, yet the principle of unanimity remains indispensable. According to Süddeutsche Zeitung, there are significant reasons not to abolish this construct.
The European Commission has introduced new rules aimed at enabling a unified ticket booking system for train travel across Europe by the end of the decade.
European countries are expected to source 80 percent of their liquefied gas imports from the US by 2028, posing risks to energy supply in Europe.
EU negotiators have reached a consensus on new rules to boost the production of essential medicines in Europe and reduce reliance on external suppliers.
The EU aims to expand drug production in Europe to avoid shortages and reduce dependencies.
The European Commission is set to hold discussions with representatives of the Taliban regime in Brussels, focusing on the deportation of migrants without residency status in the EU.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visited Chisinau on May 8, emphasizing the need for rapid accession negotiations for Moldova. She stated that the breakaway region of Transnistria would not hinder Moldova's path to EU membership.
The newly elected Hungarian parliament met in Budapest for its inaugural session and chose Péter Magyar as prime minister, marking a swift political rise following his election victory over Viktor Orbán, according to reports.
The European Court of Justice has ruled that leaving a church alone does not justify dismissal by religious employers. The landmark decision affects hundreds of thousands of workers in Germany and sets new standards for anti-discrimination protections.