Georgia adopts anti-LGBTQ law, raising concerns ahead of elections
https://www.euronews.com/2024/09/19/georgias-government-adopts-anti-lgbtq-law-raising-concerns-ahead-of-elections
Many critics of the Russia-friendly government say the legislation flies in the face of Georgia's EU accession process.
Dutch government led by far-right PVV asks EU for opt-out from asylum rules
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/sep/18/dutch-government-geert-wilders-pvv-brussels-opt-out-eu-asylum-rules
Move by coalition headed by Geert Wilders’ Freedom party is unlikely to get a positive reception in Brussels
Europe’s great battery hope Northvolt is fighting for survival
https://www.ft.com/content/b214a031-e975-4bb8-85b1-11a2252b71d7
EU recommends outdoor ban on cigarettes, e-cigarettes and heated tobacco
https://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/eu-recommends-outdoor-ban-on-cigarettes-e-cigarettes-and-heated-tobacco/
The European Commission wants Member states to ban cigarettes, e-cigarettes and heated products tobacco from outdoor areas, according to new recommendations published on Tuesday (17 September).
Patrick Breyer: Leak on latest #ChatControl attempt - no blocking minority! Only 5 days to next discussion
Patrick Breyer (@echo_pbreyer@digitalcourage.social)
https://digitalcourage.social/@echo_pbreyer/113159695005638193
Angehängt: 1 Bild 🇬🇧Leak on latest #ChatControl attempt (in German): https://netzpolitik.org/2024/interne-dokumente-sperrminoritaet-gegen-chatkontrolle-wackelt/ +++ Only AUT, DEU, EST, LUX, POL, SVN were critical – no blocking minority! +++ BEL, CZE, FIN, ITA, NLD, PRT, SWE undecided +++ EU legal experts confirm violation of our fundamental rights +++ Only 5 days to next discussion +++ Help pressure our governments into defending our #privacy of correspondence and secure #encryption now: https://www.patrick-breyer.de/en/take-action-to-stop-chat-control-now/
EU to allocate €14 million to help Canary Islands host migrants
https://www.euronews.com/2024/09/18/eu-to-allocate-14-million-help-canary-islands-host-migrants
The funds will come from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of a joint operation launched with Frontex.
Hundreds evacuated as Storm Boris causes havoc in northern Italy
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/sep/19/thousands-evacuated-as-storm-boris-causes-havoc-in-northern-italy
Anger as Meloni government accused of lacking will to confront climate crisis
Austrians struck by flooding reel from ruin left in its wake
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/19/no-heating-and-submerged-homes-austria-reels-from-flooding
Authorities have reported 23 deaths in Central Europe, as record rainfall has caused devastation to infrastructure in small towns. #EuropeNews
Brexit deal impact 'worsening', economists say
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd988p00z1no
The findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed.
EU car sales at 3-year low in August, EV sales plunge 44%
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/eu-car-sales-3-year-low-august-ev-sales-down-439-acea-says-2024-09-19/