EU shouldn’t leave newer members behind, Dombrovskis says on enlargement anniversary – POLITICO

“We are facing the green and digital transformation of our economies … and it’s very important that in this process we are not leaving countries and regions behind,” Dombrovskis said, speaking ahead of the celebrations of 20 years of Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia joining the EU. … Read more

How to win the European election – POLITICO

Step 1: Focus on the key issues … Across the EU, while there is no runaway “top issue,” fighting poverty and social exclusion, public health, support for the economy and job creation, and defense and security were identified as the topics that should be prioritized during electoral campaigns. Typically polarizing issues such as gender equality, … Read more

Spain to recognize Palestinian statehood by July – POLITICO

Albares said the change in Spain’s position was directly linked to the high number of civilian casualties since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack and the launch of Israel’s military operations in Gaza, as well as to the lack of progress in securing peace by other methods. He added that recognizing Palestinian statehood was key to ending … Read more

Germany’s cannabis law comes into effect – POLITICO

Medical associations, police organizations and judges have misgivings about the law, arguing that marijuana can have a negative effect on the brain, which is still developing up until age 25 — or that the rules are not clear enough. The legislation was part of an agreement by the country’s three-party coalition government. It allows the possession … Read more

Four European states agree to work towards Palestinian state recognition

Spain has agreed with the leaders of Ireland, Malta, and Slovenia to take the first steps towards recognizing a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Friday following a meeting of the European Council in Brussels. Speaking for Spain, Sanchez expected the recognition to happen during the current four-year legislature that began last … Read more

Mediterranean beach holiday destination has three-hour flights, 300 days of sunshine & deals from £370pp

MALTA offers travellers three holidays in one with the archipelago country being made of three islands; Malta, Comino and Gozo. Along with more than 300 days of sunshine yearly, the beach destination is excellent all year round and offers some budget-friendly deals if you know where to look. 2 With more than 300 days of … Read more

How to find the cheapest week to go on holiday this summer – and the biggest bargain destination

BRITS looking to save money on their holidays should consider waiting until the end of the summer. Doing that could save them hundreds of pounds, compared with a trip in the first two weeks of the school holidays. 2 Families travelling in the last week of the holidays will find cheaper package dealsCredit: PA That’s … Read more