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New EU Law Establishes Minimum Rights for ‘Gig Economy’ Workers
The European Parliament has approved new minimum rights for workers in so-called “gig economy” jobs such as Uber drivers and Deliveroo riders. The law introduces increased transparency, proposes more predictable hours, and demands fair compensation for canceled work. — The
From European Parliament’s Last Day to Facebook’s Political Ads: EU’s Top Stories on April 18, 2019, Ranked
The 10 EU news and developments from April 18, 2019, ranked in order of importance.
Former Volkswagen CEO Charged With Fraud in Dieselgate Case
German prosecutors have charged former Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn over his role in the diesel emissions scandal. Four other managers were also indicted in the case, Braunschweig prosecutors said, with charges including one of major fraud. —
From Greece’s ‘German Reparations’ to UK’s EU Elections: EU’s Top Stories from April 17, 2019, Ranked
The 10 EU news and developments from April 17, 2019, that matter the most.
From the Notre-Dame Fire to Italy’s ‘Bone-Breaking’ Scam: EU’s Top Stories from April 15, 2019, Ranked
16 EU news and developments from April 15, 2019 that matter the most.
Slovenian PM Accuses Croatia of Interference in Freedom of Press
Slovenian Prime Minister Marjan Šarec accused Croatia of “outrageous” behavior, saying that the country tried to suppress a media report that Croatian spies were responsible for obstructing the efforts to end the border dispute between the
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EU to Stop Clock Change, Make Summer Time Year-Round after Biggest Online Poll in EU History
Some 84% of the people who participated in an online consultation survey of the European Commission have voted against the bi-annual clock change leading Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker to vow that changing the clock will be abolished, and the EU will stay on summer time year-round.
Slovakia’s Police Arrest Suspects for Murder of Investigative Journalist Ján Kuciak
The crime-fighting unit of Slovakia’s National Criminal Agency (NAKA) has detained suspects for the brutal murder of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée, Martina Kušnírová.
Macedonia’s Parliament Approves Name Change to ‘North Macedonia’ in Dramatic Vote
The vote, however, is just the first step in a lengthy process to amend Macedonia's constitution, with the bilateral deal also having to be ratified by Greece.
UK Leader May Puts Off Brexit Deal Vote in British Parliament at the Last Minute
The British Prime Minister is trying to save the Brexit deal from a widely anticipated parliamentary defeat.
Visegrad Summit in Israel Collapses after Poles Accused of ‘Suckling Anti-Semitism with Mothers’ Milk’
Comments by Israel's interim Foreign Minister have been construed as "anti-Polonism" by Poland's Prime Minister.
From European Parliament’s Last Day to Facebook’s Political Ads: EU’s Top Stories on April 18, 2019, Ranked
The 10 EU news and developments from April 18, 2019, ranked in order of importance.
From Greece’s ‘German Reparations’ to UK’s EU Elections: EU’s Top Stories from April 17, 2019, Ranked
The 10 EU news and developments from April 17, 2019, that matter the most.
From the Notre-Dame Fire to Italy’s ‘Bone-Breaking’ Scam: EU’s Top Stories from April 15, 2019, Ranked
16 EU news and developments from April 15, 2019 that matter the most.
New EU Deal Marks the End of Double Food Standards in Europe
After fighting long and hard to reach an agreement, the European Commission passed a set of rules last week that ban identically branded products being sold with different ingredients in different markets. This is largely regarded as a win for Central and Eastern European countries, where so-called dual-quality products were the norm. —- The European […]
