Archives for 13/11/2024

Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, which saw Donald Trump and JD Vance defeat Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, the European Parliament debated the future of EU-U.S. relations under the new administration. The European Parliament debated the future of EU-US relations under the new Trump administration on Wednesday. In their debate, MEPs considered how to engage with the new … [Read more...]

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Flooding in garages, commercial premises and ground floor dwellings, overflowing streams and rivers, roads cut off and large pools of water in the streets are the most notable consequences of the rainfall. Storms in Spain caused school closures and train cancellations on Wednesday, two weeks after flash floods in Valencia and other parts of the country killed more than 220 people and destroyed … [Read more...]

This article was originally published in French The leader of France’s far-right National Rally, Marine Le Pen, is facing a trial that may determine her political future. Accused of embezzling EU parliamentary funds, Le Pen and 24 National Rally officials are under intense scrutiny. Paris prosecutors on Wednesday requested a 2-year prison sentence for far-right leader Marine Le … [Read more...]

This article was originally published in Spanish As Valencia battles the aftermath of one of Spain's worst floods, young volunteers are using social media to organise aid, while food banks coordinate the distribution and collection of donations to support affected communities. The floods in Valencia are being described as one of Spain's worst disasters in the past century, … [Read more...]

Josep Borrell's proposal, made in view of alleged human rights violations, is highly likely to be vetoed by member states. Josep Borrell, the European Union's foreign policy chief, has proposed to formally suspend political dialogue with Israel over the country's alleged violations of human rights and international law in the Gaza Strip.Borrell's proposal was first raised during a meeting of … [Read more...]

In the first Bundestag meeting since the ruling coalition collapsed last week, the leader of Germany's largest opposition party laid out his plans for the country in a fiery debate. Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for compromise in order to keep Germany functioning, as the leader of the opposition, Friederich Merz, kickstarted his own election campaign in an full first Bundestag meeting one week … [Read more...]

Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra also pledged to make Europe's clean energy industry more competitive. On Day 3 at COP29 in Baku, the High Ambition Coalition, led by the Marshall Islands, have reaffirmed their climate commitments.Hilda Heine, President of Marshall Islands even managed to sound upbeat about the incoming US administration at the coalition's plenary session:“I will communicate with … [Read more...]

US president-elect Donald Trump visited the White House on Wednesday for an Oval Office meeting with President Joe Biden, where both pledged to ensure a smooth transition of power. Donald Trump made his return to Washington on Wednesday, visiting the White House for a meeting with President Joe Biden. The two leaders met in the Oval Office, where Trump, the Republican president-elect, … [Read more...]

NGO Sea-Watch alleges that the Italian coastguard's failure to respond immediately to a shipwreck off Lampedusa led to the death of 21 migrants. The migrant rescue charity Sea-Watch has filed a criminal complaint to Italian prosecutors accusing the nation's coastguard of negligence and "multiple manslaughter" over its response to a shipwreck off the island of Lampedusa that left 21 people … [Read more...]

This article was originally published in French The trade agreement could get the green light next week's G20 summit in Brazil, but the prospect has triggered discontent among farmers. European farmers took to the streets of Brussels on Wednesday to demonstrate against a free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, mobilised by the European farmers' federation … [Read more...]

Top News Stories Today Updated: 13/11/2024 - 18:00 GMT+1 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. ...More Appeared first on: euronews.com … [Read more...]

The names of the nominees for the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève are now all known but there is growing suspense over which watchmakers will be crowned winners at this year's event. The most hotly anticipated evening in the watchmaking calendar is just around the corner. On 13 November, 57 luxury Swiss watch brands will go head-to-head at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève which … [Read more...]

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President von der Leyen steps in to broker a deal among major groups and salvage the new Commission. Political manoeuvring between the key centre-right European People's Party and the Socialist & Democrats has put the process of agreeing the next European Commission on ice as candidates remain subject to final approvals.All of the hearings of the candidates has now been staged, and … [Read more...]