Author: Olga Winter - EU Newsdesk

Olga Winter is a specialist editor writing about current affairs on the EU news desk for WTX News. Based in Brussels she ideally suited to the address the domestic and global affairs of the European continent, with assignments that include expose and In Review features for specialist reports..

The Official State Gazette (BOE) publishes this Saturday the order of the Ministry of Finance that contemplates a 25% reduction in the Personal Income Tax (IRPF) for the self-employed affected by the DANA who pay taxes through the system of self taxation. Spanish farmers get a lifeline The Ministry of Finance explained that this measure will allow an average saving of almost 400 euros to more than 22,600 taxpayers who pay taxes under this system,…

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Migration Reflections on Dignity and Dialogue Conference EU

KINGNEWSWIRE – The Church of Scientology of Rome hosted a conference on 4 October in its Auditorium in Via della Maglianella 375, in celebration of the national Day of Memory and Welcoming to humanise the processes of welcoming and integration under the banner of human rights. On Friday, 4 October, the Church of Scientology in Rome hosted a conference on migration, reception and integration on the occasion of the Day of Remembrance and Welcoming, called every 3…

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An explosion damaged a canal supplying water to Kosovo’s two main coal-fired power plants on Friday, leading Prime Minister Albin Kurti to accuse neighbor and rival Serbiaof being behind what he called a “terrorist act.” “This is a criminal and terrorist attack aimed at damaging our critical infrastructure”, Kurti said in a press conference. “The attack was carried out by professionals. We believe it comes from gangs directed by Serbia,” Kurti said, without giving more details.…

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Ireland headed for coalition government as election exit poll shows three-way split EU

The Ipsos B&A poll released as voting ended at 23CET showed the centre-right party Fine Gael was leading with 21% of the, with its centre-right coalition partner in the outgoing government, Fianna Fáil polling at 19.5%. ADVERTISEMENTThe official exit poll in Ireland’s parliamentary elections suggests the three biggest parties have won roughly equal shares of the vote and the country is headed for another coalition government.The Ipsos B&A poll released as voting ended at 23CET showed…

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Addressing the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities at its 47th plenary Session, Parliamentary Assembly President Theodoros Rousopoulos highlighted the most pressing challenges the Assembly will face in the coming years.  He added that Congress both needed to face, including democratic backsliding, Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the global environmental crisis, gender inequalities, the impact of AI on democracy and human rights, and the migration crisis. and working together with Cecilia Dalman Eek who was Elected President of Chamber of…

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Even for old people, an internet connection is part of the basic infrastructure in their own four walls. However, residents of nursing homes often have to do without it. The consequences are serious – and go far beyond a lack of video calls.Access to the Internet is like a game of chance for people in retirement homes in Germany – and depends on where they live. In southern Germany in particular, there are no legal…

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Polls closed on Friday in Ireland’s general election amid a tight race between the incumbent coalition parties and the opposition party Sinn Fein. According to exit polls, Ireland’s three largest parties were projected to get roughly equal shares of the vote, with Sinn Fein slightly ahead on 21.1%, Fine Gael on 21% and Fianna Fail on 19.5%. If they stand, the exit polls would represent little change to the current make-up of the Irish parliament, meaning…

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On October 16th, The assembly saw the election of Cecilia Dalman Eek from Sweden as the new President. the Chamber of Regions convened during the 47th session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, marking a significant moment in regional governance. the position had been vacant for several months. As the new President, at a time of division across the continent, she will be filling a crucial vacancy in the leadership and poised with…

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For many Deutsche Bahn long-distance passengers, it will be more expensive from December 15th. According to Deutsche Bahn, the prices of flex tickets, which allow customers to freely choose trains on the day of travel, increase by an average of 5.9 percent. However, savings and super savings prices should remain stable, according to the railway. And in addition, the cancellation of Flextickets will be subject to a fee starting seven days before the first day…

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At least 27 people died on Friday after a boat capsized in the Niger River in central Nigeria.More than 100 others — mostly women — are still missing, authorities said. Some 200 passengers were taking the boat across the river — which acts as a border between the states of Kogi and Niger — to a food market when it capsized, Ibrahim Audu, the Niger State Emergency Management Agency spokesperson said. None of the passengers were…

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Record high trust in the EU, finds survey EU

A new survey has found that 51% of Europeans tend to trust the EU, the highest result since 2007. It also shows that 74% of Europeans support the euro currency, and that many Europeans would like to see a stronger and more independent EU, especially in the face of the current global challenges. Source link Record high trust in the EU, finds survey

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Donald Trump wants to end Putin’s war quickly – but under what conditions? Ukrainian President Zelenskyj is signaling a willingness to compromise with a new proposal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Western allies to provide NATO protection for the parts of the country controlled by Kyiv – and signalled a willingness to wait before regaining the Russian-occupied territories. “If we want to end the hot phase of the war, we should place the area of ​​Ukraine that…

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Several political stories dominate the bloc’s news today. There are ongoing discussions between China and several European countries over the cut undersea cables that Germany labelled “sabotage.” With the bloc attempting to move away from the claims of sabotage, an investigation has been launched into the recent damage to the two underwater communication cables linking four NATO nations. China has said it is ready to cooperate with the probe.

Reaction to the chaos that Romania’s presidential election found itself in continues to be reported across Europe. On Thursday, a top Romanian court ordered a recount of first-round results amid allegations that TikTok boosted a little-known far-right candidate, in an act of interference.

Ireland is also heading to the polls as the snap election kicks off this Friday – results are expected over the weekend.

The latest Eurozone inflation figures reveal inflation is up to 2.3% in November. The news that Turkey has fallen into a recession dominates the news.

Romania’s presidential election was thrown into chaos Thursday as a court ordered a recount of first-round results and security officials alleged that interference via TikTok had boosted a little-known far-right candidate.

In sports, Spanish and French media cover the ongoing crisis at Real Madrid amid concerns for French captain Kylian Mbappe – who has struggled with his form since arriving at the legendary club.

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The EH Bildu group in Congress has presented a non-legal proposal to increase compensation for unfair dismissal, as recommended by the Council of Europe. The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has asked Spain to establish a system of compensation for unfair dismissal that is a “deterrent” for companies and that takes into account “the real damage” suffered by workers, since it considers that the model current does not guarantee it. The Basque…

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Voters head to the polls in Irish general election The polls have opened for the Irish general election. Voters are able to cast their ballot up until 22:00 local time to choose representatives to serve as Teachtaí Dála (TDs) in the Dáil, the lower house of the Oireachtas (Ireland’s parliament). The next Dáil, which will be the 34th, will have 174 TDs, up from 160 in 2020. Friday’s vote comes after a three-week election campaign.…

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“Is there a person who knows” expand-leftfull screenThe Catrine da Costa case is one of the worst legal scandals in Sweden, according to Leif GW Persson. He is convinced that the nasty case can still be solved. “There is one person in life who most likely knows how it is.” check Read the entire article – for you with abplus

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Lessons from Ljubljana: Insights by Christine Lagarde EU

Speech by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, at the official dinner of Banka Slovenije in Ljubljana, Slovenia Ljubljana, 16 October 2024 It is a pleasure to be here this evening. Not far from here, tucked away in the National and University Library, lie copies of the Abecedarium and the Catechism. These two texts, written by the religious reformer Primož Trubar in 1550, were the first ever books to be printed in Slovenian.[1] At a…

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The committee of inquiry into the nuclear phase-out had already been meeting for almost nine hours on Thursday when a witness entered the meeting room E.800 in the Paul Löbe House of the Bundestag in Berlin and fundamentally contradicted Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) on a central point. The committee should clarify whether Habeck and Environment Minister Steffi Lemke (Greens) have actually examined openly whether the service life of the last three nuclear power plants…

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  China’s economy is still struggling to recover from the pandemic, nearly two years after Beijing dropped its draconian zero-COVID lockdowns. In the first three quarters of 2024, economic growth came at 4.8% — just shy of Beijing’s 5% target. Deflation, weak consumer demand and a huge real estate crash have hurt the country’s incredible growth trajectory, while ongoing trade tensions with the United States — likely to worsen under Donald Trump’s second term — have hurt exports, which…

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