| By Josie Koehler | The EU concluded its migration and refugee policy reform on May 14th, signaling a significant shift towards a more cohesive and equitable approach to handling migration challenges.
Wednesday, October 21
EU Summit 2024: Driving Competitiveness Amid Global Shifts
| By Josie Koehler | The EU Council met in Brussels to reaffirm its commitment to strengthening competitiveness amidst increasing economic pressures and a dynamic geopolitical environment.
EU Secures Identities and Privacy With New Digital ID Wallet
| By Josie Koehler | The European Union Council approved a digital identity initiative to create an EU Digital Identity Wallet (EDIW) enabling identity verification and document sharing via smartphones.
Venice Fights a New Flood: Overtourism
| By Josie Koehler | Venice, Italy, is taking measures to combat the adverse effects of mass tourism, announcing initiatives to restrict or ban loudspeakers and large tourist groups, and implementing an entry fee.
Germany and Italy Halt EU Sustainability Agreements
| By Josie Koehler | The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive faces a setback just before the final adoption vote as Germany and Italy stopped the process.