Car crash - Image by Rico Lob from Pixabay

Road traffic accidents claimed the lives of 19,934 people in the EU in 2024, a 2.2 per cent decrease compared with 2023 (20,384 fatalities) – the second year in a row with a decline in the number of fatalities.

Tiny Estonia takes over EU presidency

EU presidency flags (TALLINN) – Estonia’s first EU presidency began on 1 July with a focus on an innovative European economy, safety and security, digital Europe and free movement of…

Brussels announces portable EU pension plan

Pensions (BRUSSELS) – The EU Commission announced plans Thursday for a new class of pan-European pension products, allowing European consumers to benefit from more choice when saving for retirement.The proposal…

Green light for new EU rules on organic farming

Photo Jasper Greek Golangco (BRUSSELS) – After 20 months of discussion, EU Parliament and Council negotiators reached an informal agreement Wednesday on an overhaul of existing EU rules on organic…