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Outgoing Vice President of the European Commission Věra Jourová told The Europe Conversation its “shocking” how some EU countries are replicating illiberal laws of others. ADVERTISEMENTJourová – a lawyer by trade – was EU Commissioner for Values and Transparency from 2019 until November 2024. During that time, rule of law issues in some member states have deteriorated, she said, speaking just before the end of her mandate. The EU has initiated infringement proceedings against several countries targeting freedom of the press, as well as LGBT communities which the Commission point out are in breach of EU values, as well as Article 2 of the Treaty…

The milestone comes just hours after the President-elect signalled a lighter regulatory approach to the crypto industry when he said he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to be the next chair the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

French NGO Bloom warns against a “health scandal of vast proportions” over mercury levels in tinned tuna. Their inquiry, published in October, echoed all over the world. Is it going to prompt a change in European legislation? ADVERTISEMENTThe NGO Bloom randomly tested 148 tuna cans from five European countries, finding mercury contamination in all of them. One out of ten exceeded authorized levels for fresh tuna. Some samples contained even four times the permitted threshold. Their report reignited the debate over food security in Europe.The main author is a 25-year-old biochemist, Julie Guterman. She didn’t only work on tuna samples,…

Actor / Director Sean Penn has criticised the Academy and Hollywood, especially for its lack of courage when it comes to funding films that expand “cultural expressions”. He also slammed how the system made it difficult for the Donald Trump origin story ‘The Apprentice’ to find a distributor.

This is the second consecutive year of record-breaking numbers, surpassing last year’s total of 39,910 arrivals. ADVERTISEMENTThe number of migrants reaching Spain’s Canary Islands by precarious vessels from West Africa has hit a record high, with 41,425 arrivals recorded between 1 January and 30 November, according to Spain’s Interior Ministry. This marks the second consecutive year of record-breaking arrivals, highlighting the ongoing challenges of irregular migration to the archipelago.Located off the northwestern coast of Africa, the Canary Islands serve as a key entry point for migrants seeking better opportunities in Europe, according to local media.Most arrive on overcrowded, open-topped boats, adding…

War in Syria has suddenly re-exploded, having remained unresolved since 2011. As the factions reignite battle lines in a dispute that sees proxy support from many regional actors, Euronews guides you through the context and main actors.

The world’s top 100 arms producing companies recorded profits of almost 600 billion last year, benefiting from wars in Gaza and Ukraine and a generally tense geopolitical situation.

Beyond the lapping shores of its paradise beaches and the blissful quiet of its luxury resorts, lies a hidden Mauritius that whispers secrets of the wild and promises adventure.

Voters in Iceland joined a global trend of punishing incumbents in a parliamentary election, with a centre-left party winning the largest share of votes. ADVERTISEMENTWith all the votes tallied on Sunday, the Social Democratic Alliance had won 15 seats in the 63-seat parliament, the Althingi — more than doubling its total — and secured almost 21% of votes, according to national broadcaster RUV. The conservative Independence Party, which led the outgoing government, had 14 seats and a 19.4% vote share, and the centrist Liberal Reform Party 11 seats and about 16% of votes.Three other parties also won seats. Social Democrat…

EU house prices increased by 48% between 2010 and 2023, while housing costs, including paying for utilities skyrocketed in some member states, according to the latest report about housing in Europe by Eurostat.