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Serbia must urgently adopt regulations to ensure equal protection and benefits for female entrepreneurs, especially freelancers, to employed women, Sofija Popara, a member of the Board of Directors of the Digital Community, told Euractiv Serbia. The number of entrepreneurs in...

An advance payment of €100 million from the EU Solidarity Fund for Slovenia’s reconstruction efforts after the August floods was approved by the EU Commission on Wednesday.

European far-right political forces have reached a record high just a few months before the EU elections, according to a new projection about EU Parliament’s seats by Europe Elects seen by Euractiv before its publication later on Thursday. If EU...

There is substantial evidence showing that investment in adaptation provides a strong return and minimises climate costs in the future, write Mattias Söderberg and Cristina Rumbaitis del Rio.

While the AI Act is essential, it alone isn't sufficient. Europe must forge its own technological trajectory, prioritizing investment in public digital infrastructures and open, sovereign AI. This approach will serve as a vital counterbalance to tech monopolies, ensuring alignment with societal values.

A draft memorandum for the joint purchase of ground-based air defence systems within the framework of the ‘European Sky Shield’ initiative was approved by the Bulgarian government on Wednesday, making it the 12th European nation to do so. When acquiring...

Human Rights Watch European Media and Editorial Director Andrew Stroehlein voiced criticism of some European states, particularly the Czech Republic, for what he perceives as a failure to condemn Israel’s actions in Gaza during an interview on Wednesday. Stroehlein accused...

The government’s draft bill for the 2024 state budget (OE2024) was approved in a final global vote in parliament on Wednesday, with the Socialist Party voting in favour and the Livre and PAN MPs abstaining. The document was voted against...

The first meeting between representatives of the Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE), Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont and an ‘international verifier’ who will monitor that the agreements between both parties are respected will take place on Saturday in Geneva, sources from...

Estonia said Wednesday (29 November) it was "prepared" to close its border with Russia following a similar move by Finland, with Tallinn citing a potential threat by its eastern neighbour.

According to former senior officers, Denmark’s promised patrol ship contribution to NATO’s common defence does not meet the Alliance’s minimum requirements despite repeated assurances to Danish politicians that the ships would fulfil this promise. Several former senior officers claim the...

The business empire of Austrian mogul René Benko is bankrupt and filing for bankruptcy, the group announced on Wednesday, adding that operations would continue for the time being. Going forward, a consortium of investors led by Austrian construction mogul Hans...

The commission established by the ruling PiS party to investigate Russian links to former Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government may be used against PiS once Tusk returns to power, Polish media reported on Wednesday. The commission that was meant to...

The Bureau International des Expositions voted for the Expo 2030 to be held in Riyadh, beating Italy and Busan, with some alledging corruption may have influenced the outcome. Saudi Arabia won with 165 out of 182 votes, while Busan got...

A dire talent shortage is threatening the success of vital industries in Germany, according to an annual report from the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), a business association. Despite Germany’s economic stagnation, eight out of ten...

Far-right Dutch leader Geert Wilders suffered a major setback to his goal of forming a governing coalition Wednesday (29 November) when a key potential partner ruled itself out, uncomfortable with his extreme views.

The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) and 18 of its members filed a complaint to the European Commission on Thursday (30 November) against Meta's "unfair pay-or-consent" model under EU consumer law.

The Finnish government is seeking to become a world leader in the metaverse - or virtual worlds - by 2035, according to its strategy published on Wednesday (29 November).

The EU is taking steps to boost the production and use of renewable hydrogen, a low-carbon alternative to natural gas, in the fertiliser sector and beyond, according to Christian Holzleitner, Head of Unit for Low Carbon Solutions at DG CLIMA.

Michèle Rivasi, the Green MEP who pushed for the SMS exchanges between the European Commission President and Pfizer CEO to be made public, died on Wednesday (29 November) at the age of 70 of a heart attack while on her way to the European Parliament in Brussels.