Protection of journalists: Borrell and Jourova (EU), “there is no democracy without press freedom and media pluralism”
EU: Commission Report, “for the first time, renewables overtake fossil fuels as main energy source”
EU Commission: 2022 will be the European Year of Youth. Von der Leyen, “it will encourage young people to become active citizens”
Energy: EU Commission, measures to combat rising prices. Simson, “serious concern, need to reduce impact this winter”
Journalism: Megalizzi-Niedzielski Award to two young people from Spain and Ireland. Ferreira (EU), “we honour Antonio and Bartosz’s commitment to a free press”.
EU-Ukraine: summit in Kiev, “beneficial partnership” reaffirmed and extended to air transport, research, innovation and culture
EU-Poland: Von der Leyen criticises Warsaw Constitutional Tribunal ruling. “EU law prevails over national law”
EU Commission: strategy on “combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life” presented. Von der Leyen, “a step change”
EU-Balkans: European Commission, Von der Leyen to visit Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina from tomorrow to 6 October
EU: Commission’s proposal for universal battery charger. Vestager, “consumers were frustrated long enough”
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