The Eurofound report underscores the critical role that social benefits play in the lives of low-income individuals, effectively halving the proportion of those at risk of poverty in the EU from 31% to 15.5% in 2022 among working-age populations
The Qatargate scandal that erupted in 2022 revolves around allegations that European lawmakers received bribes from Qatar and Morocco in exchange for political favors and favorable resolutions within the EU
The penalty follows a 2020 ruling that condemned Hungary's restrictive measures against asylum seekers, which included illegal detentions and obstructions to accessing asylum procedures
Belgium, as the current holder of the EU presidency, is advocating for a complete ban on the export of weapons to Israel. This stance, however, faces opposition from some member states within the bloc
This decision, endorsed by both the Council of the EU and the European Parliament, reinforces the EU's unwavering commitment to bolstering Ukraine's economy through access to the lucrative EU single market
