Europe
The EU is considering 'regulatory simplification' to revive the economy
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has promised to 'make an effort to simplify the rules', but at the same time has considered it necessary for each country to speed up its legal procedures.
Pradales has called on 14 industrial territories to put their capabilities at the service of Europe to "secure the future."
President Imanol Pradales on Monday called on 14 industrial territories with "great innovative and economic potential," meeting in Bilbao to put their capabilities at the service of Europe, "ensuring the future of the European project," which is "at risk" in an "unstable and uncertain" world.
Brussels concludes that TikTok's "addictive" design violates European Union law
The ECB keeps interest rates at 2% for the fifth time as markets expect
The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to continue without changing course following the interruption of the relaxation cycle in June 2025, which reduced the price of money by 200 basis points by eight downward adjustments.
Arancha Gonzalez Laya calls for the abandonment of pessimism and the construction of a new leadership in Europe
Arancha Gonzalez Laya, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Spanish Government, has called for the creation of unique legal regulations in Europe and to avoid 'divisions'. Gonzalez Laya has been invited speaker at the annual breakfast of the Milestones Forum.
Denmark announces it will strengthen its military presence in Greenland with its NATO allies
He recalled that his presence on the island was increased last summer with various initiatives, including his manoeuvres with four other Alliance countries.
EH Bildu has launched a European Citizens' Initiative to demand that the EU suspend its association agreement with Israel
EH Bildu: "We need to organize our forces to show that there is hope of building a better world."
The Southern Political Bureau of the Sovereign Coalition has issued a statement with an analysis of the global situation and the events of recent weeks.
Protests in Iran across Europe
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Paris, Lisbon and London, gathered in front of the Iranian embassy in the British capital and removed the flag, while France, Germany and the United Kingdom have condemned the deaths in the Iranian protests.
The international community has increased pressure on Iran while its citizens remain incommunicado
The EU and the UN have condemned the government's blocking of the Internet and telephone lines. Protests are reaching two weeks, with more than 50 demonstrators killed.
ENBA has criticized Mercosur's "fatal impact on beef farming."
the organization warns of the consequences of "a scenario that allows the marketing of meat from Brazil or Argentina", which sets a price "well below the production costs" of a Basque farm.
Ramon Larramendi, a Basque based in Greenland: "There is surprise, fear and anger; we are not for sale."
The adventure and exploration led Ramon Larramendi to Greenland for the first time in 1986, where he has been living for 40 years. He has pointed out that Donald Trump's threats and desires to buy the island have led to a major change in the opinion of the Greenlanders (80%, Inuit), who until a few years ago were quite "pro-American."
The Basque Country and Wales have given a boost to economic, social, linguistic and cultural projects
Imanol Pradales has received the Chief Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan, at the Ajuria Enea Palace and has signed the renewal of the Memorandum of Cooperation signed by the two regions in 2018 with the aim of exploring new possibilities for cooperation.
The storm has dressed Europe in white
From Slovenia to the United Kingdom, snow and ice have dominated all over Europe these days. Meteorology has allowed many to enjoy: taking pictures, walking or playing sports.
A cold front has left heavy snowfall in central Europe
A cold front from the Arctic has alerted much of Europe. There have been problems at airports and public transport in Scotland, the Netherlands, France and Italy.
Currency change in Bulgaria: the euro has replaced the official lev currency
Although it entered the European Union (EU) 19 years ago, Bulgaria has hitherto been outside the eurozone. Bulgaria has been the 21st country to enter the eurozone since 1 January 2026.
The nationalist prime minister wins the election in Kosovo, but without an absolute majority
According to the poll following the closure of the polling stations, the Self-determination Party has won 44.1% of the votes, 49 out of 120 seats in the Parliament, one more than in the February elections.
These have been the main economic headlines this year
Global trade relations have been disrupted by Donald Trump, and trade competition between the US and China has been intense. The eurozone has resisted better than expected, but the industry has taken the biggest blow.
Sanchez: "This is very good news, as it reinforces the strategy to promote actions that affect the population."
The President of the Spanish Government values the work of the President for the implementation of the Atlantic Macroregion, which will promote synergies between the participating regions, such as improving infrastructure, connectivity or communications.
What is the goal of the Atlantic Macroregion?
The idea of strengthening the influence of the Atlantic regions on the European Union has been on the table for decades now, and Brussels has taken a further step and is considering creating a common structure covering all these territories.