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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

European Union calls for moderation regarding international law in the war in Iran

The European Union is urging moderation and adherence to international law concerning the conflict in Iran, amid significant division within the bloc on how to respond.

Mar 3 • 20:47 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Algorithmic Bias and the European Law

The article discusses the issue of algorithmic bias and its implications, highlighting that algorithms can produce unfair results due to inherent biases in design and data.

Mar 3 • 13:45 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

A Test of the Unity of European States: Not Everyone Rushes to Support US Actions in Iran

European countries, particularly France, Germany, and the UK, are expressing dissatisfaction with the exclusion from US negotiations on Iran, fearing military escalation.

Mar 3 • 12:18 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

Russian Central Bank Challenges EU’s Indefinite Asset Freeze in European Court

Russia’s Central Bank is suing the European Union over the indefinite freeze of its sovereign assets, claiming it violates international law and its rights.

Mar 3 • 11:07 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

You Can Barely Hear Europeans' Defense of International Law

A recent analysis highlights the muted European criticism of the US-Israeli strike on Iran, indicating a reluctance to strongly defend international law in this context.

Mar 3 • 05:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The government will change the VAT law, but companies can deduct tax faster without waiting for the amendment

Poland's Finance Ministry plans to amend VAT regulations following a European Court ruling, allowing businesses to expedite tax deductions.

Mar 3 • 03:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Pedro Sánchez distinguishes himself from the rest of Europe: denied the United States the use of air bases in Spain and Israel responded

Spain has set itself apart from the military strategies of the United States and Israel regarding Iran, refusing to allow the use of its air bases for military operations not backed by international law.

Mar 2 • 21:42 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kaljulaid: America has always acted quite arrogantly in the Middle East

Raimond Kaljulaid, a member of Estonia's Defence Committee, criticized the US for acting independently in the Middle East, which has revealed a lack of coherent European foreign policy and left allies confused during crises.

Mar 2 • 20:46 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

Do international laws matter or not?

The article discusses the recent military actions by the United States and Israel against Iran, highlighting violations of international law and the lack of condemnation by Icelandic and European leaders.

Mar 2 • 13:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The EU responds weakly to the offensive against Iran and risks being sidelined during the upheaval of the world order

The European Union has taken a cautious stance towards the escalating conflict with Iran, calling for international law but failing to decisively condemn actions lacking its backing.

Mar 1 • 20:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Out of Control Trump Administration, Japan and Europe Complicit in Military Intervention, Who Criticized It

The article discusses the complicity of Japan and European nations in U.S. military interventions while highlighting international criticism from Islamic nations.

Mar 1 • 20:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

EU Leader Condemns 'Unjustifiable Iranian Attacks' Against UAE

Ursula von der Leyen expressed full support and condolences following Iranian attacks on the UAE, condemning them as a violation of UAE sovereignty and international law.

Feb 28 • 18:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The European Position on the US-Israeli War on Iran: Between Condemnation and Caution

The European stance on the escalating military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran is marked by calls for de-escalation and a focus on international law.

Feb 28 • 12:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

Costa and von der Leyen call for 'maximum restraint'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa urged all parties to exercise restraint, protect civilians, and fully respect international law amidst rising tensions following an attack in Iran.

Feb 28 • 11:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

EU calls events in Iran dangerous, urges protection of civilians

The EU's chief diplomat has labeled recent events in Iran as dangerous and called for the protection of civilians amid escalating violence and threats to global security.

Feb 28 • 10:33 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Germany's Bundestag Approves Stricter Asylum Rules

Germany's Bundestag has approved a bill to tighten asylum rules while easing asylum seekers' access to the labor market, implementing EU directives into German law.

Feb 27 • 16:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Walk for Life: The EC uses false figures to bypass the powers of states regarding abortion

The Europska komisija (European Commission) has rejected a proposal for funding cross-border abortions, which would have undermined national laws protecting the right to life.

Feb 27 • 14:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Donald Tusk talked about his "favorite animals". The short film has a deeper meaning.

In a recent video, Donald Tusk humorously referred to military equipment as his favorite 'animals', signaling to President Karol Nawrocki to support the SAFE law for EU funding.

Feb 27 • 13:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Rio on Friday, February 27, 2026

Key legal proceedings in Brazil have been postponed, impacting the implementation of a significant treaty until approved by the European Parliament.

Feb 27 • 12:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government enacted the law of the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union

The Argentinian government has officially enacted the law for the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union following its approval by the Senate.

Feb 27 • 05:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Morawiecki does not hide his dislike for a party colleague. "Since you are currently an expert, then say"

Merely siding with a faction in the PiS party, Patryk Jaki engages with students, asserting that the party will not succumb to financial pressures or public opinion ahead of elections.

Feb 26 • 17:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Senate: The Government seeks ratification of the Mercosur-European Union agreement and to advance with the glacier law reform

The Argentine government is pushing for the ratification of the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement while also addressing reforms to environmental protections regarding glaciers in the Senate.

Feb 26 • 14:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

ECJ: Termination of Hungarian Radio Station Unlawful

The European Court of Justice ruled that Hungary's refusal to renew the broadcasting license of the independent radio station Klubradio violated EU law.

Feb 26 • 13:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

European Parliament: It’s time for the EU to explicitly define 'rape' based on the absence of 'consent' - 'Only 'yes' means 'yes'

The European Parliament has called for a uniform definition of rape based on consent, emphasizing the need for legislation that centers on the absence of consent in legal proceedings.

Feb 26 • 13:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

European Court: Hungary violated EU law by closing critical radio station about Orbán

The European Court of Justice has ruled that Hungary breached EU law by shutting down a radio station critical of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

Feb 26 • 10:39 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvia has the highest proportion of women working in the police in the European Union

Latvia's National Police reported an increase in personnel in 2022 but still faces shortages; issues with workload, working conditions, and pay have led to resignations, while efforts are ongoing to retain and attract officers back to the service.

Feb 26 • 10:34 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Senate is in session to ratify the Mercosur-EU agreement and the appointment of Fernando Iglesias as ambassador

The Argentine Senate is convening to ratify the historic Mercosur-European Union agreement and the appointment of Fernando Iglesias as ambassador, while also discussing a reform to the Glacier Law.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Loans in Swiss francs: No investigation underway for breaches of EU law

Greek authorities report no violations of EU law concerning loan agreements in Swiss francs for borrowers in Greece.

Feb 25 • 17:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Institute Closes: Knowing How to Speak Law in Putin's Empire

The Institute for Eastern European Law at the University of Kiel is set to close, raising concerns about gaps in understanding Russian law amidst ongoing political trials.

Feb 25 • 17:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

European Asylum System: What Should Change with the GEAS Reform

The SPD is reluctantly supporting a law to implement reforms to the Common European Asylum System (GEAS) as the German government takes steps toward a stricter migration policy.

Feb 25 • 16:37 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

New Appeal for Consent Law in the EU

The European Parliament has called for a unified consent law to protect women against sexual violence, emphasizing the need for legal reform across the EU.

Feb 25 • 16:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Breaking: Statement from 20 Arab, Islamic, and European countries: We strongly condemn Israel's decisions to expand illegal control over the West Bank

Twenty Arab, Islamic, and European countries have condemned Israel’s recent decisions to expand its illegal control over the occupied West Bank.

Feb 23 • 16:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

J. Olekas on the prepared amendments to the LRT law: this is a step forward

J. Olekas believes that the proposed amendments to the LRT law signify progress, with further discussions needed at the European level regarding public media funding and oversight.

Feb 23 • 10:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tobiasz Bocheński: Grzegorz Braun is a pragmatist, not an idealist

Tobiasz Bocheński discusses the recent loss of support for the Law and Justice party in Poland and reflects on the challenges they faced during their governance, particularly regarding the pandemic and European policies.

Feb 23 • 09:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Asylum in Europe. When the law stops working on the peripheries, how do we know it will work in the center?

The article critiques the shortcomings of the Common European Asylum System and questions its effectiveness in protecting migrants.

Feb 22 • 16:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Tariffs, questions and answers about Trump's moves. The road of appeals to regain the tariffs

The article discusses Trump's appeal process regarding tariffs and the implications of changes in trade law affecting European goods exported to the U.S.

Feb 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Spain calls on the EU to lift sanctions against Venezuela's leader

Spain is urging the European Union to lift sanctions against Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, following the approval of an amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners.

Feb 20 • 11:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Spain announces it will ask the EU to lift sanctions on Delcy Rodríguez after amnesty for political prisoners

Spain is requesting that the European Union lift sanctions on Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodríguez following an amnesty law for political prisoners.

Feb 20 • 11:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Dispute over SAFE. How many Poles believe that the program serves Germany?

The Polish government is calling for President Karol Nawrocki to veto a law that implements the SAFE program, which is designed to strengthen European defense spending.

Feb 20 • 10:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Who will take charge of ENA for Ziobro? The court has made a decision

The Warsaw District Court has temporarily arrested former Minister of Justice Zbigniew Ziobro and granted the National Prosecutor's Office a European Arrest Warrant in connection with an investigation into the Justice Fund.

Feb 20 • 10:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Nawrocki wants to imprison judges for 10 years! For applying EU law

President Nawrocki has proposed a new law that bans judges from applying EU law, threatening them with prison sentences for complying with European court rulings.

Feb 20 • 06:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Expert on the European chat control law: it is completely pointless

Cybernetica's scientific director highlights the inadequacies of the EU's plan to monitor internet communications under the guise of children's rights.

Feb 19 • 18:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Politicians from PiS Denied Entry to the University of Wrocław. 'We Will Not Give Up'

Politicians from the conservative Law and Justice party (PiS) are facing backlash after being denied access to hold discussions and debates at the University of Wrocław.

Feb 18 • 17:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Marcin Romanowski in response to the ENA wants to notify the prosecutor's office

Marcin Romanowski, a member of the ruling Law and Justice party, faces an European Arrest Warrant regarding charges related to the Justice Fund and has sought political asylum in Hungary.

Feb 18 • 17:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Foreign Minister: The USA's actions are contrary to Europe's values

Sweden's Foreign Minister criticizes the USA's actions as damaging to trust and opposing European values regarding global cooperation and international law.

Feb 18 • 08:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The European delegation assessing Spain addresses the 'attacks' on judges and the role of the Constitutional Court in amnesty, but the socialist wing sees the mission as 'instrumentalized'

A European Parliamentary delegation has arrived in Spain to evaluate the state's adherence to the rule of law amidst political controversies surrounding judicial independence.

Feb 17 • 18:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Eight countries of the European Union already ban the full veil totally or partially

Eight EU countries have enacted laws to ban the full face veil, with Spain considering a similar law.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Kaczyński Targets Germany. Sikorski: Exorcisms Are Needed

Polish politician Jarosław Kaczyński criticizes Germany's role in European leadership while discussing his party's vote against a European defense bill.

Feb 16 • 18:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Albania: Rama's 'Protective Veil' for His Ministers Against Judicial Authority

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced plans to alter the law to shield ministers from suspension while under criminal investigation, provoking opposition accusations of undermining judicial independence.

Feb 16 • 15:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The PP Subjects the Government to Close Surveillance from Europe

The Popular Party (PP) in Spain is subjecting the government to scrutiny from the European Parliament, citing concerns over the rule of law and the closure of a nuclear plant in Extremadura.

Feb 16 • 04:40 UTC

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