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Debate: Can Burnham rise to the challenge?

Eurotopics.net - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:56
On Monday, Andy Burnham, the UK's new Prime Minister, made his inaugural speech outside 10 Downing Street in London. He announced plans for radical changes to the economic and political system, with decentralising government, reducing the cost of living, boosting the economy and easing the burden on the social welfare system as key goals. The press reacts with hope and scepticism.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Debate: Fatality during police operation: did the officers go too far?

Eurotopics.net - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:56
A man died during a police operation in Bologna on Sunday. Video footage shows the 42-year-old being restrained by officers face-down on the ground for several minutes while crying out for help. On Monday, thousands of people gathered to protest in Bologna. Scepticism about the police officers' conduct prevails in the commentaries.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Debate: Portugal's digital school reform: why did it fail?

Eurotopics.net - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:56
In Portugal, the introduction of a new digital marking system for school-leaving exams has caused chaos. Students received their results much later than usual and were unable to apply for university or had no time to prepare for retakes. Commentators speculate on the conservative government's role in the reform and what other factors may have exacerbated the problems.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Debate: World Cup: taking stock after Spain's victory

Eurotopics.net - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:56
The Fifa World Cup has come to an end with Spain’s victory over Argentina. Superstar Lionel Messi failed to secure a win for his team in the final – and Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time, giving the Spaniards a 1-0 lead. European commentators interpret the messages sent out by this World Cup beyond the sport results.
Categories: European Union, Swiss News

Candidatures ouvertes pour des séjours de création à Paris

24 Heures au Bénin - Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:42

L'Institut français, en partenariat avec la Cité internationale des arts, lance un nouvel appel à candidatures pour son programme de résidences destiné aux artistes et professionnels de la culture vivant hors de France. Les candidatures sont ouvertes jusqu'au 8 octobre 2026.

Les artistes et professionnels de la culture établis à l'étranger depuis au moins cinq ans peuvent désormais postuler au programme de résidences de l'Institut français et de la Cité internationale des arts, qui se déroulera entre avril 2027 et avril 2028, à Paris.

Le dispositif propose des séjours de trois, six ou neuf mois, offrant aux lauréats un cadre propice au développement d'un projet de recherche ou de création artistique au sein de la capitale française.

Pour être recevable, chaque candidature doit notamment être portée par un partenaire associé.

Les candidats doivent également être disponibles à temps plein pendant toute la durée de la résidence et justifier d'une maîtrise du français et/ou de l'anglais à un niveau professionnel.

L'appel à candidatures est ouvert depuis le 1er juillet et se clôturera le 8 octobre 2026 à 23 h 59.

Les personnes intéressées peuvent consulter les conditions de participation et déposer leur dossier sur la page dédiée de l'Institut français : https://www.institutfrancais.com/fr/programmes-et-projets/residences-institut-francais-x-cite-internationale-des-arts.
M. M.

Categories: Afrique, Balkan News

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement in respect of Gibraltar between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the United Kingdom of Great...

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement in respect of Gibraltar between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the other part
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on International Trade
Nina Carberry, Thijs Reuten

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

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