The European Union/EU bloc/EU Commission has agreed upon a landmark deal/agreement/accord on new stringent/ambitious/bold climate targets/goals/objectives to combat/mitigate/reduce global warming. The decision/plan/strategy was made/finalized/adopted after intensive/lengthy/protracted negotiations amongst/between/among member states, highlighting/d
Customary Events During Good Friday in Europe
On Good Friday, a day of solemn reflection and remembrance, Europeans/People across Europe/Citizens of European countries observe various traditions that symbolize/represent/memorialize the suffering/sacrifice/atonement of Jesus Christ. In some regions/countries/nations, church services feature/include/highlight poignant readings from the Bible. Ma
Roberta Metsola re-elected as President of the European Parliament
Roberta Metsola has been re-elected as the President of the European Parliament, securing a majority in the first round of voting. Metsola is the third woman to hold this position, following Simone Veil and Nicole Fontaine, and will lead the Parliament for the next two and a half years. In her address to the House, Metsola called for a renewed sens
European Solidarity: EU Prolongs Sanctions Against Russia
The European Council has renewed its comprehensive economic sanctions against Russia for an additional six months, extending eu newspapers until January 31, 2025, in response to ongoing aggression and destabilizing actions in Ukraine. Initially imposed in 2014 and significantly intensified following Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, th
The Path to Technological Leadership: Addressing Europe’s Funding Gaps
The recent report by the European Investment Bank (EIB) sheds light on a critical issue facing Europe’s technology sector: the persistent funding gaps that hinder the growth of innovative scale-up companies. As someone deeply interested in the intersection of European economy and technology, I find the insights from this report particularly illum