
Brexit's Decade-Long Economic Impact on UK and Europe
Ten years after the Brexit vote, a report examines its ongoing impact on daily life for British and European citizens, highlighting increased costs for food, postage, pets, and passports.
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Ten years after the Brexit vote, a report examines its ongoing impact on daily life for British and European citizens, highlighting increased costs for food, postage, pets, and passports.

Srđan Milivojević, President of the Democratic Party, has reiterated his appeal to pro-European citizens, parties, movements, organizations, and public figures to support the student list, emphasizing that separate political offers weaken the referendum atmosphere.

A former Russian president issued a warning to European citizens, stating that their leaders have unilaterally entered a war with Russia and advising them to be vigilant as their 'peaceful sleep has ended'.

The European Commission will not ban practices aimed at converting sexual orientation, despite a European citizens' initiative supporting the prohibition of such controversial practices, which garnered over a million signatures.

Albanian police, in cooperation with Europol, conducted an operation against three call centers in Tirana, arresting seven individuals. The centers are suspected of defrauding European citizens of an estimated 50 million euros, with approximately 900,000 euros and hundreds of devices seized during the raids.

A new POLITICO European Pulse survey reveals that a vast majority of European citizens, three out of four, support imposing age limits for minors using social media, with the poll conducted across six major EU countries.

Marinakis has distanced himself from statements made by Dendias, who claimed that the Greek Patriot battery protected 'the standard of living of Greek and European citizens' in Saudi Arabia.

The EU has taken further steps in reproductive rights, following a proposal registered by the 'My Voice, My Choice' European citizens' initiative aimed at improving abortion access across Europe. Meanwhile, fundamentalist voices are reportedly growing stronger in the Czech Republic.

A European citizens' initiative calling for a complete EU-wide ban on conversion practices targeting LGBTQ+ individuals has garnered over one million signatures and is now on the European Parliament's agenda.

The European Commission is set to respond to the 'My Voice, My Choice' European Citizens' Initiative, which advocates for safe and accessible abortion in Europe and has garnered over 1.1 million signatures, with support from prominent figures like Hillary Clinton, Justin Trudeau, and Mark Ruffalo.

French President Emmanuel Macron has reportedly asked his US counterpart Donald Trump to lift what he described as 'unjustly imposed sanctions' against several European citizens, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton and judge Nicolas Guillou.
A European citizens' initiative, 'Stop Destroying Videogames,' has gathered over 1.2 million signatures, prompting the European Commission to discuss with publishers how to protect old video games from being removed from servers.

One hundred and fifty European citizens believe that knowing whom to trust, understanding information, and not depending on others for food and energy are key to surviving crises beyond their control.

Approximately 1.3 million Europeans, including over 7,500 Latvian citizens, have signed a European Citizens' Initiative calling on EU lawmakers to prevent video game developers from arbitrarily discontinuing games.

A report indicates that Italians use generative artificial intelligence less than almost all other European citizens, ranking second to last in Europe for AI adoption in both study and work contexts.

A European citizens' initiative opposing the association agreement with Israel has gathered one million signatures within three months, fulfilling the required thresholds in 11 EU countries.

The European Union is transitioning to fully electronic passport verification and fingerprint collection for non-European citizens entering the EU, aiming to enhance border security and replace traditional passport stamping with electronic records.

Foreign intelligence services, including those from Russia and Iran, are increasingly recruiting ordinary European citizens for espionage and sabotage activities, often with simple financial incentives.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán shared his views on the war in Ukraine and the European Union's allegedly flawed strategy in the German newspaper Die Welt. He expressed concern for European citizens, stating that supporting a country like Ukraine in this manner was not previously part of European culture.

The European Commission has officially backed the 'My Voice, My Choice' European Citizens' Initiative, stating that EU funds can be used to ensure safe and legal abortion access across member states.

Starting February 25, 2026, all European citizens, including Romanians, traveling to the UK for tourism or short stays will require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).

An article highlights 'Door To Romania' services, covering aspects from obtaining European citizenships and residencies to business administrations and investment strategies within the country.

A satirical article poses the question of whether the head of NATO could be lying, using a provocative scenario involving drones and European citizens.
An opinion piece from Portugal argues that the 'Visto Gold' (Golden Visa) program never guaranteed European citizenship, despite widespread belief, and discusses potential state responsibility for related issues.

The European Commission is reportedly preparing to advise European citizens to conserve energy, with specific recommendations including an increase in remote work. This initiative aims to curb overall energy consumption across the continent.

Borzan has issued a warning that a new "mega-law" on food in the European Union could weaken controls, facilitate the import of risky food, and consequently endanger the health of European citizens.

A new survey indicates that three out of four European citizens believe governments should establish a minimum age for minors to use social media platforms.

The European Union has repatriated an additional 134 European citizens from the Middle East via an EU-funded flight, bringing the total number of safely returned individuals to over 11,000 in recent weeks.

The European Commission has announced the conditions under which it will finance flights to repatriate European citizens stranded in the Middle East. Ten EU countries, including Romania, have activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

The European Commission has decided not to propose a financial instrument for safe and accessible abortion, responding to a European citizens' initiative, emphasizing that member states are responsible for healthcare policies.

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has announced that it will survey citizens across the island on savings and investment issues ahead of a public dialogue event in March. The central bank said it is organising an event on March 26, 2026 titled Financial Literacy for Life – European Citizens’ Dialogue. The event will take […]