Life satisfaction score: What are the happiest countries in the EU?
EU citizens are generally satisfied with their lives, as the level of satisfaction of people who are 16 or above is 7.3 out of 10 on average, according to Eurostat data.
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Opinion remains split in Moldova ahead of Sunday's EU membership referendum
People in Moldova head to the polls on Sunday in a dual vote - to choose their next president and to vote in a referendum on whether the country should join the European Union.
Zelenskyy stresses 'NATO unity for Ukrainian cause' after meeting with alliance's chief
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy stressed the importance of unity amongst NATO members for the Ukrainian cause on Thursday after meeting with the alliance’s chief.
EU leaders converge on Israel, but calls for trade sanctions still fall flat
A summit of EU leaders in Brussels on Thursday - the first since Israel expanded its offensive into southern Lebanon - ended with repeated calls for de-escalation in the Middle East, the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, and condemnation of Israel’s recent attacks against UN peacekeepers.
'Not trivial': EU leaders endorse migration outsourcing but offer few details
The 27 leaders of the European Union gave on Thursday their most explicit endorsement yet of the contentious project of outsourcing migration policy, even if they offered scant details on how the idea would work in practice and how authorities would be able to respect human rights while transferring migrants outside the bloc's borders.
Opportunities and challenges in EU's quest for closer ties with Gulf states
As the war in the Middle East enters a new dangerous phase, the EU held its first ever EU-Gulf Cooperation Council. For Europe Conversation, Shona Murray sat down with Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jasem Al Budaiwi, to talk about about the agenda; trade, global security and renewed efforts for a two-state solution in the Middle East.
Call for 'jet set’ tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could raise billions
The tax is designed to raise cash that could be ploughed into alternative and less polluting forms of travel from European destinations.
Forever chemicals: What are they and could they be totally banned in the EU?
Thierry Mounib has lived in the French city of Pierre-Bénite for 70 years. Since childhood, he has enjoyed the tranquillity of the same neighbourhood while watching the area develop and welcome more and more industrial companies. He was always aware of the risks involved, but he never imagined that one day he would find himself at the centre of one of France's biggest environmental scandals.