Politics —
Future of Europe Conference: Strasbourg, citizens’ panels get to work. Focus on economy, social justice, youth, culture
EU: Mobility week, 3,000 cities involved. Promotion of public transport and “car-free day”
Conference on the Future of Europe: Verhofstadt (EU Parliament), “its success will depend on the work done in the citizens’ panels”. 800 people involved, 271 are under 25
POLITICS —
EU Parliament: State of the Union, Von der Leyen’s speech to the MEPs. The situation of Afghanistan on the agenda
Future of Europe Conference: citizens’ Panels set to start in Strasbourg. Economy, social justice, young people on the agenda
Politics: Passion for Europe-Jesc, a workshop in Namur about “Which common home, borders and bridges after the crisis?”
Digital industry: strong pressure on EU institutions. 97 million a year for lobbying. Google and Facebook lead the pack
Coronavirus Covid-19: Von der Leyen, 70% adults vaccinated in the EU. “I urge all those who can to get vaccinated”
POLITICS —
As the Merkel era ends, German voters prepare for elections amidst the pandemic and migration waves.
di Sarah NumicoOn Sunday, September 26, 60 million voters will be called to elect a new political leadership marking the end of…
Appeal —
Afghanistan. Card. Hollerich (COMECE) to European political leaders: “Act according to conscience”
di M. Chiara BiagioniFor the President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union humanitarian corridors are “the sole effective…
