‘Did We Do That?’ Gen Z Protesters Help Tip Balance Against Bulgaria’s Leaders
Young Bulgarians turned out in protests that helped unseat their government. Whether that will translate into higher turnout in upcoming elections is up to them.
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Russia Sues Holder of Frozen Assets Europe Wants for Ukraine Loan
The lawsuit was a warning to European officials who are racing to agree to a plan to use Russian government assets in Europe to lend money to Ukraine.
EU’s 2035 petrol and diesel car ban will be watered down, says senior MEP
Decision would anger environmental campaigners, who say it would amount to ‘gutting’ of green dealBusiness live – latest updates The EU’s outright ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035 is poised to be watered down, a senior European …
Belgian PM meets Starmer in London as debate continues on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine – as it happened
Bart De Wever will also discuss migration, security and economy ahead of coalition of the willing meeting and EU summit next weekRussia’s central bank said it was suing the Belgium-based Euroclear financial group, which holds Moscow’s frozen internatio…
US wants Ukraine to withdraw from Donbas and create ‘free economic zone’, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president says plan would not be fair without guarantees that Russia would not simply take over zoneThe US wants Ukraine to withdraw its troops from the Donbas region, and Washington would then create a “free economic zone” in the parts Kyiv …
After Australia, Which Countries Could Be Next to Ban Social Media for Children
Governments are studying the decision to prohibit youths from using platforms like Facebook and TikTok as worries grow about the potential harm they cause.
Austria votes to ban headscarves in schools for girls under 14
Law passes despite fears it will ‘normalise Islamophobia’ and fact it could be struck down by constitutional courtLawmakers in Austria have voted overwhelmingly to ban headscarves in schools for girls under the age of 14, despite concerns the legislati…
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Resigns in the Face of Mass Protests
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, the sixth prime minister in five years, bowed out amid public anger over corruption and democratic dysfunction.
Bulgarian government resigns after mass anti-corruption protests
Prime minister makes announcement before parliament vote on no-confidence motion filed by oppositionBulgaria’s prime minister has handed in his government’s resignation after less than a year in office following weeks of mass street protests over its e…
EU watchdogs raid Temu’s Dublin HQ in foreign subsidy investigation
Chinese online retailer targeted under rules limiting state help to companiesBusiness live – latest updatesTemu’s European headquarters in Dublin have been raided by EU regulators investigating a potential breach of foreign subsidy regulations.The Chin…