European Commission

EU Expresses Concerns Over Chinese Aggression Towards Taiwan

02 Nov 2024

In a recent report, the European Commission expressed concerns about China's aggressive posture towards Taiwan and recommended that the EU enhance exchanges with Taipei, as reported by the Taipei Times on Friday. The report, titled "Safer Together: Strengthening Europe's Civilian and Military Preparedness and Readiness," evaluates the geopolitical challenges facing...

Hungary PM Orbán Intensifies Crackdown On Independent Media

07 Aug 2024

As European leaders criticize Viktor Orbán’s unsanctioned foreign policy meetings, the Hungarian Prime Minister has ramped up his campaign against independent media and civil society groups at home. Media outlets and watchdog groups not aligning with the government face increasing pressure, exacerbated by the newly established sovereignty protection office. ...

European Commission Raises Schengen Visa Fees Globally, Effective June 11

21 May 2024

The European Commission has announced an increase in the fees for short-stay Schengen visas worldwide, effective from June 11. This decision will result in a 12% rise in the cost of Schengen visas (visa type C), affecting travelers intending to visit Europe. Under the new fee structure, the fee for...

New Schengen visa rules offer Indians to apply for multi entry

23 Apr 2024

The European Union's revised visa regulations now allow Indian citizens to apply for a multi-entry Schengen visa with extended validity, granting access to 29 European countries, including Croatia, Netherlands, Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, and Germany. These updates stem from the strengthened relationship between the European Union and India under the...

EU to probe Apple, Meta, Alphabet under new digital law

26 Mar 2024

The European Commission has initiated its first "non-compliance" investigations against Alphabet, Apple, and Meta under the Digital Markets Act, which aims to prevent Big Tech companies from dominating digital markets. In a statement released on March 25, the Commission announced that it is investigating Alphabet's Google Play rules on steering...