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The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. The outcome of the upcoming European Parliament elections will directly influence whose rights are protected, which freedoms are upheld, and how we weed out gender-based violence going forward, Sophie Pouget writes. ADVERTISEMENTIf alone in the woods, would you rather encounter a bear or a man?This recent TikTok trend has revived an important debate about women’s safety, as almost all women on the platform, as well as X and Instagram, chose the giant wild animal.Their responses are unsurprising. In every…

Wealth inequality between countries across Europe is very strong. In the EU, the difference in wealth per adult between the countries with the highest and lowest levels exceeds a factor of ten. ADVERTISEMENTInequality has emerged as a major concern among EU citizens. According to the 2021 Eurobarometer survey, ensuring equality of opportunities was ranked as the top priority for the EU’s economic and social advancement. The most pressing issues for citizens are equal opportunities and access to the labour market, fair working conditions, and access to quality health care.Credit Suisse and UBS’s Global Wealth Report 2023 showed that wealth inequality…

June 7 marks the end of the campaign period ahead of Bulgaria’s June 9 2024 European Parliament elections, in which the country will elect 17 MEPs, and the simultaneous early National Assembly elections, in which 240 MPs are to be elected. ADVERTISEMENTPolitical campaigns for the upcoming European Elections are wrapping up. June 7 marks the end of the campaign period for Bulgaria – ahead of the June 9 elections for representatives at the European Parliament. The country will elect 17 MEPs – voting simultaneously for their early National Assembly elections in which 240 MPs will be elected. Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria…

Businesses in Germany are struggling with the cost of rehiring staff post-pandemic, with profit margins still hit by low revenues, higher inflation, interest rates, and a continuing high cost of living. ADVERTISEMENTThe number of people in Germany without a job rose to 2.762 million in May, according to the newly released unemployment rate report for May. That was a jump of 25,000, and much more than the 10,000 predicted. It is the 17th month in a row that unemployment has risen and the jobless total continues to hover near three-year highs. Meanwhile, the seasonally adjusted jobless rate was 5.9% last…

Euronews’ correspondents break down what’s at stake in the major national battlegrounds as voters prepare to head to the polls. Source link

Airlines believe it is unfair of Europe to deprive other economies of the benefits they have enjoyed for decades because of the renewable transition. ADVERTISEMENTSeveral airline executives have spoken out against a growing European movement wanting to cap travel and flights abroad in order to support the green transition. Movements such as flight shaming, pioneered by environmental activist Greta Thunberg have been enthusiastically adopted by some members of the public, leaving consumers who can do so, choosing greener ways to travel to avoid the “shame” of taking flights. Airlines, however, are not impressed. The industry has already been struggling since the pandemic,…

The Portuguese government has put an end to an exceptional regime that allowed foreigners to enter Portugal and then apply for a residence permit. Source link

The German economy is doing better than expected, while the UK economy is also going through a cyclical recovery. Source link

Re-appointing Ursula von der Leyen as EU executive chief won’t be a walk in the park, as the European Council president expects long, protracted negotiations on top jobs. Source link

France’s Senate wants a 5% annual increase in cigarette prices until 2040, a proposal designed to discourage smokers. Source link