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EU aid package ready for Slovenia
The European Commission has put together a package of financial aid for Slovenia to help the country deal with the massive damage caused by flooding and offered what EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said was "maximum flexibility" concerning bureaucratic procedures.
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EU opens new antitrust investigation against Microsoft
The European Union announced yesterday that it opened a formal antitrust investigation targeting Microsoft into the software company's Teams messaging and videoconferencing app over concerns that its bundling with its Office productivity software suites gives it an unfair edge over competitors.
Musician accepted to German school faces visa problem
A 17-year-old musician who has won numerous awards in international competitions has encountered a visa issue that might prevent him from attending a prestigious music school in Germany for his future education.
It was reported that Güneş Tunçkıran, the promising pianist from the southern province of Antalya, has yet to even get an appointment to apply for a Schengen visa.
Democracy Digest: Hungarian Justice Minister, In Charge of EU Negotiations, In Shock Resignation
Evidently, Varga could not convince the EU Commission that Hungary has made enough progress and her resignation could be a sign that PM Vikor Orban has lost confidence in her. However, other factors might be in the background. The Justice Ministry was rocked by a major corruption and money-laundering scandal, as Varga's state secretary was selling lucrative bailiff positions for money.
Schengen visa problems due to staff shortage: EU
The EU Commission has emphasized that the Schengen visa issues faced by Turkish citizens are not related to an attitude towards Türkiye but rather attributed to staff shortages in consulates.
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Hungary Tops List of Investigations into Misuse of EU Funds in 2022
A general view of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. EPA/JULIEN WARNAND
Why Is Hungary Inundating Europe with Freed People Smugglers?
(L-R) Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, Hungarian PM Viktor Orban, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen talk during an EU Summit in Brussels, Belgium, 23 March 2023. EPA-EFE/OLIVIER HOSLET Please, reintegrate somewhere else!
Democracy Digest: EU Mission to Hungary Sees No Reason to Unfreeze Funds
The delegation's findings are unlikely to speed up Hungary's access to the frozen EU funds, with Freund tweeting: "Question: When will Hungary get full access to EU funding again?
Reports Show No Let-Up in Media Freedom Concerns in Central, Southeast Europe
European Commissioner for Values and Transparency Vera Jourova gives a press conference on the Media Freedom Act at the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium, 16 September 2022. EPA-EFE/STEPHANIE LECOCQ
Greek MEP Accused of Sexual Harassment Resigns from SYRIZA Party
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said on Monday that the Belgian authorities have asked for the lifting of MEP Alexis Georgoulis' parliamentary immunity after it emerged that a sexual harassment complaint has been made against him.