Plenary in Strasbourg —
European Parliament: debate on enlargement and global challenges. Zaharieva (Commission), “enlarged EU is strategic imperative”
EU Commission: Pact on Migration and Asylum, assessments for effective implementation. Lack of locations, staff and resources for new procedures
Politics and Society —
Europe’s “housing crisis”: plans afoot in the EU and its member states
di Gianni BorsaUnaffordable and insufficient housing. Rents and mortgage rates out of reach for countless families. The Von der Leyen Commission has…
EU Commission: no extensions for RRPs. “Member States must meet all targets by 31 August 2026”
Brussels —
EU Commission: European Semester, economic and social challenges. Reforms, decarbonisation and production of defence capabilities
Politics —
EU Commission: European Semester, economic and social challenges. Dombrovskis, “two priorities, competitiveness and security”
EU: new approach to Black Sea region. Three pillars: security, sustainable growth, environmental protection
EU: firefighting teams ready to help countries affected by wildfires. 650 firefighters, 22 airplanes and 4 helicopters
EU: first Day of Safe Travel Abroad. EU citizens entitled to consular protection outside of Europe
Politics —
