Whistleblowers Now Enjoy ‘High-Level’ Protection in the EU
New legislation grants whistleblowers across the European Union greater protection and shields them from retaliation. The legislation is aimed at
Archive for April 2019
European Parliament Backs WiFi over 5G in Connected Cars Despite Intense Lobbying
The bosses of BMW and Deutsche Telekom have urged the German government to take action to block a European Commission
Far-Right Party Vox Makes Breakthrough in Spain’s General Election for the First Time
The far right even had hopes for a ruling coalition with the mainstream right.
US Wants to Impose Tariffs on $11 billion worth of EU products
The United States is reportedly considering imposing import tariffs on almost $11 billion worth of goods that originated in the
Facebook Bans Far Right Groups and Leaders in the UK
Facebook has imposed a permanent ban on at least a dozen far-right groups and their leaders, saying they fall under
From Ukraine’s ‘Servant of the People’ to Merkel’s EU Future: EU’s Top Stories on April 20-21, 2019, Ranked
The 10 EU news and developments from April 20 - 21, 2019, ranked in order of importance.
Comedian Zelensky Grabs Presidency in Landslide, Largest Win in Ukraine’s History
Zelensky has vowed to return home the Ukrainians held in captivity by the pro-Russian forces in Donbass.
Pro-Western Candidate Scores Tiny Lead in North Macedonia’s Presidential Election
The lead of the leftist bidder is only several thousand votes.
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
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