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Europe on Fire: Record wildfires burn over one million hectares
Europe is literally burning. This summer, wildfires have destroyed more land than ever before since records began, covering an area of more than 1 million hectares, which is larger than the island of Cyprus.
The Pact on Migration and Asylum: a sad disguise
After reading the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) proposed by the European Commission, something that catches the eye is the €34 billion allocated to migration management and the strengthening of external borders.
The ghost of Jacques Santer
In early July, President Ursula von der Leyen defeated a no-confidence motion launched against her at the European Parliament. As the institution that approves the European Commission, it also has the power to dismiss it. So far, the only time a Commission was close to being dismissed, leading to the resignation in disgrace of its President, was the case of Jacques Santer in 1999.
France vs. fast fashion: A blueprint for the EU?
On 10 June 2025, France passed one of the world’s most ambitious attempts to regulate ultra-fast fashion.
The European Union's new global alliances
On 23 June 2025, Canada and the European Union signed a historic Security and Defence Partnership, deepening transatlantic cooperation amid a rise in global instability and questionable US reliability for security.
Tourism as Trade
In recent weeks, tariffs, trade disputes, and supply chains have dominated international economic discussions. However, one key aspect of international economic exchange continues to fly under the radar: Tourism.