Author: EU News

An extra room, clothes, food – and maybe a degree later? Parents not only give a lot of love to their offspring, but also a lot of money. What sums you have to be prepared for. How much does a child cost? Expenses for children up to their 18th birthday

Germany and the United Kingdom have taken measures aimed at closer cooperation when it comes to dealing with human trafficking — specifically making it easier to prosecute syndicates involved in small-boat crossings to Britain.

New product liability rules have entered into force, reflecting the increasing digital features of products and the growing circular economy. The EU’s product liability regime was established in 1985 to compensate those who have suffered physical injury or property damage due to a defective product. Since then, technological developments, new circular economy business models and ever-more global supply chains have made updating the rules essential. The new rules explicitly cover products like software, AI systems or product-related digital services. These changes benefit both consumers and manufacturers. Consumers will find it easier to claim damages in court, while manufacturers will benefit from…

Manuel Neuer suffered a broken rib when he fouled Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong. “He probably won’t play again this year,” said Bayern coach Vincent Kompany on the eve of the game against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Schalke Arena. After the loudly proclaimed “title at home”, FC Bayern has to solve a groundbreaking compulsory task for the Champions League anniversary, even without Manuel Neuer, who has been injured for a long time. The captain will not only be missing for the record champions in Bayern’s 300th game in Europe’s premier football league, but will not be available again until January. “He has…

After the murder of Julius Caesar, Brutus had an aureus minted showing him with a laurel wreath: a sign of his ambition to become emperor. A valuable gold coin – with propaganda value. Rare Roman Brutus coin auctioned for 1.98 million euros

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said on Tuesday it had detected 47 Chinese military aircraft around the island. The French AFP news agency cited a senior Taiwanese security source as saying that “nearly 90” Chinese naval and coast guard vessels had been detected in waters along the so-called first island chain, which links Okinawa, Taiwan and the Philippines. The Defense Ministry said that 47 aircraft and 12 warships were detected in the last 24 hours. It added that this was the largest number of aircraft spotted near the island in a single day in the last two months, which saw an escalation in Chinese…

“The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) should be recognized by the EU as a terrorist group” was the main message of a conference hosted at the European Parliament by MEP Bert-Jan Ruissen on 4 December. The event titled “The Iranian regime, a risk for the security of Europe and Israel” was attended by about 200 participants and several members of the Parliament. The IRGC which was designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. on 15 April 2019 and by Canada under its Criminal Code on 19 June 2014 has an estimated strength of 125,000 soldiers and is tasked with…

When smugglers send overcrowded boats with refugees across the English Channel, the people behind them are often based in Germany. That’s why Berlin and London are now investigating the gangs together. Germany and Great Britain want to fight smuggling gangs more aggressively

Nationale-Nederlanden has launched its winter pension campaign which aims to attract self-employed clients by improving bonuses. It maintains the advantageous bonuses of up to 10% on transfers and hiring that occur until December 31, 2024 with a novelty: the campaign covers both its Duplo System – which includes two individual Pension Plans – and the recently launched Plan of Simplified Employment Pensions for the Self-Employed. This campaign stands out for offering customers a cumulative bonus of up to 10%, which can be obtained through various options adapted to their individual needs and preferences. Contracting a pension plan from the insurer…

For the 11th consecutive day, tens of thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets of Tbilisi, determined to keep their European Union membership aspirations alive. The protests target the ruling Georgian Dream party’s controversial decision to suspend EU accession talks for four years.

The ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad has reportedly fled to Moscow, where his long-term ally, Russia, has granted him asylum. It comes after a rapid rebel offensive seized Damascus, ending five decades of Assad family rule.

Regensburg looks back on almost 2,000 years of history. Student Sophia Reicheneder talks about what she appreciates about living in the historic city – and where she would like to see a touch more modernity.

Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen will serve his “work of public interest” punishment for swearing when he visits Rwanda next week, the sport’s governing body said on Sunday. Verstappen, who won his fourth straight championship in Las Vegas last month, will travel to the Rwandan capital Kigali to collect his trophy at the FIA’s annual awards gala. The Dutchman was punished for using foul language during a press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix in September. Verstappen’s community service-style punishment The FIA outlined Verstappen’s punishment after the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. In Kigali, the Red Bull driver “will undertake some work…

Tens of thousands of Georgians protest against ruling party for the 11th straight day Georgian protesters hopeful of keeping European Union membership dream alive as they take to the streets in an 11th consecutive day of protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party in Tbilisi. Tens of thousands of people flooded the streets of the Georgian capital to demonstrate against the governing party’s decision to suspend EU accession talks for four years. The rally took place outside the parliament building in Tbilisi and was met with considerable force. Georgian police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters and…

The militia alliance led by the Islamist group Hajat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has forced Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Israel moves tanks to its border with Syria. Watch this and other news on WELT TV.© Axel Springer Germany GmbH. All rights reserved. Now live: Israel moves tanks to the border – All reactions to the fall of the regime in Syria – Video

An experiment by a group of researchers shows that if you don’t hand it in on time, you will be rated worse – no matter how masterful the piece is. How chronic procrastinators still don’t go under. Working under time pressure: How to stay productive

The arrival of a cold front in the north of the peninsula was felt this Sunday on the return of the Constitución and Inmaculada bridges. A total of 50 roads have been affected by snow, especially in Huesca, Asturias and Lleida. In the main network, the worst section was on the AP-66, near the municipality of Lena (Asturias). The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has asked for caution and to reduce speed, in addition to, in case of getting stuck in a snowy traffic jam, leaving space in the center lanes so that emergency services can pass. On the first…

The fall of Bashar al-Assad, who ruled Syria for more than 20 years and waged a bloody war against his own people, is rightly a cause for celebration. Also because he is a defeat for the “Axis of Evil”. But the risk of Syria plunging into chaos is great.

Five decades of dictatorship are history, ruler Assad and his family have fled: joy and uncertainty dominate in Syria after the historic weekend. What happens next? The situation at a glance. Syria: UN Security Council meets, Israel bombs weapons depots – this is the situation after the coup

Italy’s Trenitalia claims top spot as the best rail operator in Europe, according to a new study released on Monday. The ranking was published by the European NGO Transport & Environment (T&E). Trenitalia was followed by Swiss operator SBB and Czech company RegioJet. Austria’s ÖBB came in fourth, ahead of France’s SCNF. “Trenitalia stands out for its travel experience, SBB is the most punctual operator in Europe and RegioJet has some of the most affordable tickets,” T&E said in the report. Eurostar performs the worst On the other hand, expensive and unreliable service put Eurostar, which links France, Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany,…

Caren Miosga was talking about Ukraine on Sunday evening; the fall of Assad and the future of Syria were only discussed in passing. For Armin Laschet, the situation in the shattered country was worth a warning. The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has been raging for over 1,000 days. Now the situation is getting worse: Russia is reporting military successes and increasing attacks on civilian infrastructure. At the same time, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) visited Kiev earlier this week and presented a new weapons package. This is scheduled to be delivered this year. The mood of change could also…

More than 110 people have been brutally murdered in a slum in Haiti – most of them over the age of 60. The background to the murder is said to be rumors about voodoo magic being used on the child of a powerful criminal. Criminal gangs rule large parts of Haiti with extreme violence. Attacks on the civilian population occur again and again. But the latest reports from the desperately poor island state are extreme even by local standards. According to a human rights group, a gang leader had at least 110 elderly people murdered. According to the National Human…

The growth of exports of non-tourism services has intensified in Spain after the pandemic and has been driven by the “cheap talent” that attracts multinationals, which already reflects a structural change in the country’s productive model, according to the experts consulted. Exports of this type of activities – business, transportation, consulting, architecture or telecommunications, among others – have doubled in ten years (2013-2023) and already represent more than 7% of the gross domestic product (GDP), with a total value of more than 97,000 million euros, according to the Bank of Spain. Furthermore, taking into account that imports of this type…

  Is Alice Weidel really the most popular German politician in China? The leader of the populist, far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is probably the only member of Germany’s Parliament, the Bundestag, who speaks Chinese. As a student, Weidel researched and wrote her doctoral thesis on the pension system in China. Many reels about Weidel are circulating on Chinese state-controlled social media. The designated AfD candidate for chancellor in the 2025 election is popular in China because she opposes US and EU integration policies. The fact that Weidel could have a chance of becoming German Chancellor is one of…

Paris’ iconic Notre Dame cathedral reopens five years after it was nearly destroyed by a devastating fire five years ago. 1,500 dignitaries, including sitting heads of states and royal figures attended the historic ceremony. The iconic Notre Dame cathedral rises from the ashes. The gothic architectural masterpiece was closed for five years, undergoing restoration work after a devastating fire almost destroyed it in 2019. The restoration, a remarkable achievement in just five years for a structure that took nearly two centuries to build was seen as a moment of triumph for French President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ambitious timeline.…