Author: Euronews

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris answered Euronews’ questions in an exclusive interview, discussing the Israel-Hamas conflict and offering justification for Ireland’s decision to recognise Palestine as a state. Source link

The EU executive has sanctioned the maker of products such as Oreo and Toblerone for restricting cross-border trade of chocolate, biscuits and coffee within the Single Market. Source link

Five hopefuls pitched their ideas for the future of the European Union in the last showdown before over 370 million voters head to the polls across the 27 member states on June 6-9. Source link

Car registrations in the European Union grew by almost 14% year-on-year this April, with petrol vehicles losing market share. ADVERTISEMENTThe number of new cars registered in the EU amounted to 913,995 units last month, an annual jump of 13.7%, according to newly released data by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).Dramatic growth was seen in countries including Romania, (+34.6), Denmark (+27.1), Poland (+25.1), and Spain (+23.1%), with Cyprus leading the pack (+105.4).Manufacturers recording large registration increases included Honda (+155.4), Volvo (+63.5) and Toyota (+47.3).In terms of numbers, the Volkswagen Group dominated, with 254,019 units, an annual jump of 15.5%.The Volkswagen…

According to the EU’s executive branch, the company engaged in 22 anticompetitive agreements or concerted practices. Source link

Young people face potential exclusion “by design” from access to minimum income schemes, says a new report, despite the latest available data showing that nearly one in five people aged 16 to 29 in the EU are at risk of poverty or social exclusion. ADVERTISEMENTMinimum income schemes are a safety net of last resort, designed to ensure a decent standard of living for those in dire economic circumstances – yet young individuals are often either ineligible or subject to strict conditions, according to an analysis by the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI).“When looking at these schemes, we do see that…

The Spanish socialist party PSOE has been keen on gaining youth vote in the launch of their European elections bid. Source link

Nvidia has reported April-quarter earnings that topped market forecasts. The chipmaker announced a 10-for-1 stock split as the share price surpassed $1,000 (€923). Source link

EU politics, news from the continent, and culture. Radio Schuman is your new daily European podcast, covering the latest stories from Brussels and beyond with EU correspondent Maïa de La Baume. Source link

Private sector activity in the Eurozone grew at the fastest pace in a year in May. Germany’s services and manufacturing sectors exceeded expectations, while France’s services sector slowed. Source link