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Lost 13 year-old girl in Italy exposes human cost of EU anti-smuggling laws
Last month, the European Court of Justice exonerated a Congolese woman who had arrived at an airport in Italy with fake passports, along with her daughter and niece, to seek asylum. Although a victory, the year's long ordeal also saw the Italian social services lose the niece - never to be found again.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:
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EU delays Israel sanctions in 'green light for genocide'
Israel will not face any EU sanctions before September, as diplomats monitor a sketchy Gaza aid deal and human rights groups cry "betrayal".
Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source:From palaces to protests: Hungaryβs struggle at a crossroads
Despite mounting evidence of systemic corruption and abuse of EU funds, the European Commission continues to transfer billions to Hungary. Concrete action is needed to ensure that EU funds serve the people, not the powerful, and that the promise of democracy remains alive for all Europeans
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:EU document shows flimsy nature of Israel aid deal
A leaked EU document outlines the toothless nature of a Gaza aid "understanding" between the EU and Israel: non-binding, ambiguous, and difficult to monitor.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Listen: Why should Georgia's crackdown on democracy worry Europe?
In this episode, Evi Kiorri explores Georgiaβs sharp turn toward authoritarianism eight months after disputed elections. Journalists face arrests, violence, and surveillance, while new laws silence dissent. But as the EU hesitates, Georgiaβs crackdown risks spreading across the region.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Parades, flags and songs: The campaign to force Ukrainian children to love Russia
Russian youth organisations are encouraging Ukrainian children to turn against their country.
Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source:Von der Leyen unveils β¬2 trillion crisis and competition budget
The EU's 2 trillion budget aims to crisis-proof the bloc and lock in green and social spending, modelled after pandemic-era funding.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:EU antisemitism coordinator breached her mandate
Katharina von Schnurbein's view reflects a troubling shift in the function of her office: from protecting Jewish communities in Europe to protecting a foreign government from legal and political scrutiny.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Why do β¬300bn of European familiesβ savings leave the EU every year?
The EUβs core challenge is not merely market fragmentation, but a structural underdevelopment of capital markets and a macroeconomic model that exports its own savings. Recognising this distinction matters, writes economist Judith Arnal.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Listen: The MFF wars have begun
In this episode, Evi Kiorri breaks down the European Commissionβs proposal for a nearly 2 trillion EU budget for 2028β2034, described by Ursula von der Leyen as a budget "for a new era."
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: