Vincenzo Genovese

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Von der Leyen's SME Envoy appointment disputed

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is embroiled in a row over favouritism, after appointing German MEP Markus Pieper as Envoy for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, a five-year post with a salary of nearly 17,000 euros a month.

05/04/2024

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Uganda's unique policy on refugees at risk, despite stable EU funding

The Eastern African country provides accommodation and a plot of land to people fleeing wars in neighbouring countries, but the gap between needs and resources is increasing.

14/03/2024

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What's in the EU's 10-point plan to tackle Lampedusa migrant crisis?

The EU has promised immediate support to Italy as the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa struggles with a surge in migrant arrivals, but has failed to clarify what new measures its so-called '10-point plan for Lampedusa' includes.

18/09/2023

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Search and Rescue: Why shipwrecks keep happening in European waters

There is little cooperation between national coast guard services and NGOs.

21/06/2023

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EU to still 'criticise' Tunisia despite migration deal, Brussels says

A sharp democratic backsliding has been observed in Tunisia since a 2019 power grab by President Kais Saied.

14/06/2023

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EU court cancels approval of COVID-19 state aid to 3 Italian airlines

Earlier this month, the General Court of the European Union also struck down a 6 billion financial aid package Germany had granted Lufthansa during the pandemic. both cases have been brought forward by competitor Ryanair.

24/05/2023

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EU court annuls approval of Germany's COVID-19 state aid for Lufthansa

The European Commission committed several errors in approving the measure, according to the ruling.

10/05/2023