The European Union/EU bloc/EU Commission has agreed upon a landmark deal/agreement/accord on new stringent/ambitious/bold climate targets/goals/objectives to combat/mitigate/reduce global warming. The decision/plan/strategy was made/finalized/adopted after intensive/lengthy/protracted negotiations amongst/between/among member states, highlighting/d
Practices Observed on Good Friday in Europe
On Good Friday, a day of solemn reflection and remembrance, Europeans/People across Europe/Citizens of European countries observe various traditions that symbolize/represent/memorialize the suffering/sacrifice/atonement of Jesus Christ. In some regions/countries/nations, church services feature/include/highlight poignant readings from sacred script
EU Reaches Concord on Extensive Climate Change Legislation
In a landmark decision, the European Union has achieved consensus on ambitious legislation aimed at tackling climate change. The agreement, reached after intensive negotiations, sets binding targets for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors of the economy. This sweeping package includes measures to incentivize renewable energy sour
Roberta Metsola re-elected as President of the European Parliament
Roberta Metsola has been re-elected as the President of the European Parliament, securing a majority in the first round of voting. Metsola is the third woman to hold this position, following Simone Veil and Nicole Fontaine, and will lead the Parliament for the next two and a half years. In her address to the House, Metsola called for a renewed sens
European Solidarity: EU Prolongs Sanctions Against Russia
The European Council has renewed its comprehensive economic sanctions against Russia for an additional six months, extending until January 31, 2025, in response to ongoing aggression and destabilizing actions in Ukraine. Initially imposed in 2014 and significantly intensified following Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, these sanctions