Auditors voice concern over trade
By Martin Banks The EU is unlikely to meet its goal of directing 25 % of Aid for Trade funding to the least developed countries by 2030, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors.
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September 7, 2025 How will the EU’s new border system work?
The next time you travel from the UK to Europe, you might notice some changes. The EU’s much-delayed new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System or EES, will be gradually introduced this autumn. The system is meant to strengthen security and ultimately make travel smoother, but there are concerns it could lead to long queues […]
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ECONOMY
August 29, 2025 EU proposes tariff cuts to implement trade deal with US
By Martin Banks The European Commission has put forward two proposals paving the way for the implementation of the EU-US Joint Statement.
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EUROPE
August 26, 2025 EU defends sovereign right to regulate tech against Trump’s latest tariff threat
The European Commission has defended its sovereign right to regulate in reaction to Donald Trump’s threat of retaliation against Big Tech laws.
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CYPRUS
August 25, 2025 Cyprus has 3rd highest share of foreign university students in EU, Eurostat data show
Cyprus is among the EU countries with the highest share of foreign students among tertiary education students, according to Eurostat. In 2023, Eurostat notes, there were 1.76 million students from abroad undertaking tertiary level studies across the EU, amounting to 8.4% of all students. Cyprus, with 22.3%, ranks third among EU countries with the highest share […]
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EUROPE
August 23, 2025 EU invests in projects to restore ocean and waters
By Martin Banks The European Union has announced a major new investment,one which promises to make waves.
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EUROPE
August 22, 2025 Trade agreement brings mixed response
By Martin Banks Publication of the EU-U.S. joint statement o trade brings “much needed clarity for businesses, but this should not be the end result.”
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EUROPE
August 14, 2025 EU launches public consultation on air travel
By Martin Banks The EU is taking steps to update air service rules.
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EUROPE
August 12, 2025 EU calls for ‘transatlantic unity’ ahead of Trump-Putin summit in Alaska
Trump will join a virtual meeting of European leaders on Wednesday.
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EUROPE
August 9, 2025 Supporting Indigenous People
By Martin Banks The EU has thrown its weight behind efforts to support marginalised people.
