Christopher Pitchers

Europe News

Condition of Belgian aid worker jailed in Iran 'deteriorating'

Olivier Vandecasteele was imprisoned in Tehran last February on charges of espionage.

31/01/2023

Europe News

MEPs vote to condemn Morocco for first time in 25 years

The resolution on the country comes amidst the EU Parliament corruption scandal to which Rabat has been linked.

19/01/2023

Europe News

Air taxi manufacturer aims for Paris 2024 Olympics lift off

Next generation drones could also be used on a wider-scale to transport medical products, as well as for personal deliveries.

09/01/2023

Europe News

Is EU's hydrogen revolution achievable in time to meet climate goals?

The European Commission wants to produce 10 million tonnes of hydrogen per year by 2030.

05/01/2023

Europe News

France's ageing nuclear fleet paints bleak picture for now and future

France has 56 reactors, the most out of any European country.

15/11/2022

Europe News

European cities call for 2027 deadline to stop CO2 emitting buses

Paris and Barcelona are just two of the places urging the European Commission to only allow the sale of zero-emitting buses after a proposed time limit.

07/11/2022

Economy

Europeans €3,000 poorer per year after financial crisis, report claims

The study also found that government debt in some countries had increased, despite severe spending cuts.

04/11/2022

Europe News

Scholz heads to Beijing amid pressure to take tougher line on China

The German Chancellor will go with a delegation of German business leaders.

02/11/2022

Europe News

Let Romania and Bulgaria join EU's borderless Schengen area, say MEPs

Croatia, Cyprus and Ireland are the other EU countries also outside of the passport-free area.

18/10/2022

Europe News

NATO nuclear exercises to go ahead, despite tensions with Russia

The United States ambassador to NATO has also warned of 'unprecedented consequences' in the event of Russia using nuclear strikes.

11/10/2022

Europe News

Belgium to step up fight against drug smuggling and organised crime

The Port of Antwerp seized 89 tonnes of cocaine In 2021.

11/10/2022

Europe News

MEPs across the political spectrum criticise von der Leyen's speech

European People's Party President Manfred Weber took issue with the European Parliament not being consulted on plans for a one-time levy on energy companies.

14/09/2022

Europe News

Solar power set to relieve thousands of Belgian low-income households

The project is being carried out by a Belgian cooperative made up of 62 social housing companies in the region of Flanders.

09/09/2022

Europe News

Germany and France oppose growing calls for EU visa ban for Russians

Eastern European countries argue the war in Ukraine merits the total suspension of Russian tourism.

30/08/2022

Europe News

European Commission wants to slash use of pesticides by 50% by 2030

A complete ban on pesticides is being proposed in public areas, such as parks and playgrounds.

23/06/2022

Europe News

MEPs fight over total ban on C02 emitting vehicles

EU Lawmakers will vote on a raft of climate measures Wednesday, aimed at reducing emissions by 55 per cent before the end of the decade.

07/06/2022

This will impact your life

How is China’s ‘zero-COVID’ policy impacting European businesses?

Shanghai, one of the world’s largest trading hubs, has been in lockdown since the end of March.

18/05/2022

My Europe Series

What do we know about Macron's idea for a two-tier Europe?

Critics say Macron's plan is just an attempt to appease non-EU countries waiting in the wings, some of whom have been in the candidacy queue for years now.

11/05/2022

Europe News

Macron warns against humiliating Russia over war in Ukraine

The French president was speaking on Europe Day in Strasbourg at the closing ceremony of the Conference on the Future of Europe.

09/05/2022

Europe News

Italian PM calls for changes to EU treaties amid Ukraine war

Mario Draghi told MEPs on Tuesday that unanimity on foreign policy decisions needs to be revised.

03/05/2022