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European Commissioner for the Economy Paolo Gentiloni told the Brussels Economic Forum on Thursday that Europe’s “social model proved to be effective” through the pandemic and must be kept despite the economic challenges facing the bloc.

The exact target to their planned terror attack has not yet been determined.

Italy’s foreign minister cancelled a trip to Paris Thursday after a French minister criticised Rome’s migration policy, in a fresh spat over the contentious issue between the two nations.

Volodymyr Zelensky has called for Vladimir Putin to be prosecuted at the International Criminal Court. The Ukrainian President made the comments during an unaccounced visit to The Hague today, nearly two months after the ICC issued an arrest warrant for the Russian leader. Zelensky went on to say a special court should be opened, spesifically to investigate and prosecute Russian crimes in Ukraine. FRANCE 24’s International Affairs commentator Douglas Herbert tells us more.

Police launch an operation involving 1,000 police officers to target the Italian Mafia – Today’s EU News Briefing

Spanish start-up PLD Space is set to fire its small Miura-1 rocket from the Andalusian coast by the end of May – a first in Spain, but only an initial step. It will be the first private reusable rocket manufactured in Europe to compete with the many other such initiatives around the world.

With just a few days to go before King Charles III’s coronation on Saturday May 6, everyone is wondering what exactly will be happening on the big day. Our international affairs editor and royal watcher Philip Turle tells us what to expect, including who is slated to appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation ceremony. We also find out what events are planned for the rest of the bank holiday weekend in the UK.

The five astronauts from the 2022 intake of the European Space Agency (ESA) have always dreamed of going to space. They have now completed their first weeks of “basic” training. Extra courses in geology mean they are likely to plan missions to the Moon and perhaps even Mars. But the ESA’s most basic yet ambitious goal is to keep a foot in space and remain a key player. The aim is to ensure that Europe does not depend on other powers for telecommunications, defence and the monitoring of the Earth to manage various hazards, including climate change. FRANCE 24’s Science reporter Shirli Sitbon tells us more.

The package would enable the EU to introduce entry bans and asset freezes for individuals and entities from third countries if they have committed serious corruption offenses.

In a statement to Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, the NGOs warn that such legislation could hurt the EU’s credibility to defend human rights abroad and embolden repressive leaders.