Could Belgium's historic labour law for sex workers usher change across Europe?The law is the first in Europe — and the world — to provide sex workers with social security provisions such as pensions and maternity leave, as well as an official employment contract.
EU accuses Eurovision bosses of handing gift to ‘enemies of Europe’ with flag ban“It’s mind-blowing, what the EBU did,” Schinas told POLITICO's Brussels Playbook after the song contest’s widely watched conclusion was overshadowed by political controversy.
Can Europe’s economy ever hope to rival the US again?Chronic underperformance is worrying EU policymakers who are searching for ways to inject some dynamism.
The untold story of the Chinese Americans who helped create YosemiteFrom the park's mountain peaks to its winding roads to its wood-panelled buildings, Chinese American history is everywhere in Yosemite – if you know where to look.
Amid Israel's Rafah offensive, anger grows among protestersAs Israelis prepare to mark Independence Day, protesters demanding the release of hostages and new elections are running out of patience. Talks appear deadlocked as the Rafah offensive gathers pace.
Chinese students in the EU targeted amid Beijing’s transnational crackdown - reportOverseas Chinese students are being snooped on in Europe and their families harassed in retaliation for their activism, a new report by Amnesty International says.
The wisest Brexiters – such as Nigel Lawson – knew how good life is in EuropeI was struck by the thriving nature of the local rural economy – no potholes in sight – and the general atmosphere of wellbeing. As usual, as on all my trips to the continent, I met people who expressed astonishment at the harm the UK had done to itself with the Brexit referendum.
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