French officials have made their first interception on the water as part of a new policy aimed at stopping small boats carrying illegal migrants to the UK. A so-called “taxi-boat” was boarded by French officers on Saturday on the Aa canal in Gravelines, which is on the Channel coast above Calais. It follows a change […]
Continue ReadingJanuary 20, 2026, 2:55 p.mJanuary 20, 2026, 2:55 p.m In 1941, then US President Franklin D. Roosevelt was asked to have a bunker built under the White House. The reason for this was the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor. This writes “CNN”. The White House in Washington and the demolished East Wing.Image: keystone As historian […]
Continue ReadingJanuary 20, 2026, 2:50 p.mJan 20, 2026, 3:47 p.m The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), led by Kurdish militias, say they are withdrawing from the notorious al-Hol camp in Syria. In the camp that the SDF has previously guarded Thousands of members of the terrorist militia “Islamic State” (IS) were accommodatedespecially women, children and young people. […]
Continue ReadingWith 492 votes in favour, 144 against and 28 abstentions, MEPs adopted a series of recommendations on Tuesday that will feed into the Commission proposal for a new legal framework supporting companies in the EU that is expected in the coming months. Under this anticipated new framework, EU countries would be able to either create […]
Continue ReadingOver the past five years, the EU has made progress in tackling racism, particularly by breaking down barriers created by racial discrimination and by integrating anti-racism efforts throughout all relevant EU policies. But problems persist. And a recent EU survey reveals that two in three citizens still view racial discrimination as a widespread issue in their countries. The European Commission has now […]
Continue ReadingSix projects selected in the 2024 Innovation Fund Auction for renewable hydrogen production (IF24 Auction) have signed their grant agreements, receiving a total of €270.6 million, sourced from EU Emissions Trading System revenues. Two of these projects were awarded under the dedicated maritime topic, receiving more than €35 million to supply renewable hydrogen to maritime […]
Continue ReadingI condemn the Israeli decision to forcibly enter and demolish the United Nations Sheikh Jarrah compound held by United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) located in East Jerusalem. I urge the Israeli authorities to halt such action, which is in violation of Israel’s obligations resulting from the […]
Continue ReadingThe new year for the EU Covenant of Mayors comes with many exciting opportunities and new priorities, all focused on empowering local governments to lead the energy and climate transition. Building on the momentum of a strong 2025, the year ahead promises a rich programme of activities and unmissable moments for our CoM-munity, offering fresh […]
Continue ReadingOver the past five years, the EU has made progress in tackling racism, particularly by breaking down barriers created by racial discrimination and by integrating anti-racism efforts throughout all relevant EU policies. But problems persist. And a recent EU survey reveals that two in three citizens still view racial discrimination as a widespread issue in their countries. The European Commission has now […]
Continue ReadingFollowing the successful collection of supply offers under the Hydrogen Mechanism, the Commission is inviting European off-takers to express interest in these supply offers. The new phase for off-takers, has started and will last until 20 March 2026. As part of the EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform, the Hydrogen Mechanism connects potential off-takers in Europe […]
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