Jorge Liboreiro

Europe News

EU leaders strike hard line on migration, including visa retaliation

The conclusions from an extraordinary European Council put the focus on the external, rather than the internal, aspects of migration.

10/02/2023

Europe News

Corruption scandal: MEP Marc Tarabella arrested by Belgian police

Marc Tarabella's parliamentary immunity was lifted by MEPs earlier this month, paving the way for his arrest.

10/02/2023

Europe Decoded

In Brussels, Zelenskyy pitches EU values as Ukraine's way home

Volodymr Zelenskyy addressed a full house of the European Parliament and exalted the virtues of the European way of life.

09/02/2023

Europe News

Only 435 asylum-seekers have been relocated across the EU since June

All the relocations have been conducted from Italy and Cyprus towards other countries in Western Europe.

08/02/2023

Europe News

Brussels recommends EU-wide exit from controversial energy treaty

France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and Poland are among those who had advocated an exit from the contentious agreement.

07/02/2023

Europe Decoded

Migration back on top of EU agenda but same old divisions remain

Member states continue to be bitterly divided over the question of relocation of asylum-seekers, despite years of discussions.

07/02/2023

Europe Decoded

'It's a shame': NGOs blast Italy's code of conduct for rescue ships

The code compels ship to disembark without delay as soon as the first rescue operation is complete, even if other migrants remain lost at sea.

06/02/2023

Europe News

EU presents new industrial plan to counter American green subsidies

The EU plan is a direct response to the $369-billion Inflation Reduction Act promoted by US President Joe Biden.

01/02/2023

Economy

Eurozone surprises by avoiding contraction in last quarter of 2022

France, Spain, Belgium and Portugal were among those who posted positive growth, while Germany, Italy and Austria contracted.

31/01/2023

Economy

IMF improves economic forecast for the eurozone and Russia

The eurozone was "more resilient than expected," the International Monetary Fund said in its latest forecast.

31/01/2023

Europe News

EU raises the alarm on soaring asylum requests from 'safe' countries

The number of asylum requests filed in 2022 across the EU is expected to reach 924,000, the highest number since 2016.

27/01/2023

Europe News

What makes the Leopard 2 so powerful compared to other Western tanks?

After weeks of mounting political pressure, Germany has agreed to supply Ukraine with 14 Leopard 2A6 tanks.

25/01/2023

Economy

Gas prices fall, inflation eases. Can the eurozone escape a recession?

"It's not a brilliant year but it is a lot better than what we had feared," European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said last week.

24/01/2023

Europe News

EU faces calls to label Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist group

Germany, France and the Netherlands are among the member states that have expressed support for the idea.

23/01/2023

Economy

'Fears of relocation are real': Danish industry warns of US subsidies

The Inflation Reduction Act offers generous tax breaks and rebates for green technology, but only if it is manufactured in North America.

19/01/2023

Europe News

Corruption scandal: Panzeri admits guilt and signs deal to cooperate

Under the deal, the former MEP will share "substantial, revealing, truthful and complete" details about the corruption scandal.

17/01/2023

Economy

Germany & France account for most EU subsidies. Why is that a concern?

The US Inflation Reduction Act has triggered an intense debate in the EU that pits industrial subsidies against fair competition.

17/01/2023

Economy

'We want to compete on quality, not subsidies' with the US, warns VDL

The European Commission President said new sources of common funding should be created to compete against American green subsidies.

13/01/2023

Europe News

Russia is losing €160 million per day due to Western sanctions on oil

A new report gives a clearer picture of the double impact inflicted on Russia by the EU's oil embargo and the G7's price cap.

11/01/2023

Europe Decoded

TikTok battles privacy concerns and espionage fears in Europe

TikTok is under growing scrutiny over concerns related to data transfers and possible access by the Chinese government.

10/01/2023