A team of journalists and professionals in communication and institutional relations. The editorial staff of The Watcher Post, led by Piero Tatafiore, follows and reports on EU and member states' institutional, socio-economic and industrial developments. The Watcher Post and its editorial staff hold the same belief that Charles Foster Kane had about his "Inquirer" in Citizen Kane: "I've got to make the New York Inquirer as important to New York as the gas in that light."
Letta’s report, “Much More Than a Market,” was investigated during the Social Policy Council held on June 20th. Enrico Letta made some significant remarks on the labor market, as well as on social policies, which needed to be discussed in the meeting. How can we implement the interlinkages between economic and social policies?
In Luxembourg, the 27 EU ministers adopted a general approach on three legislative file. The European Commission frowns on the less ambitious text on the text on a more efficient railway infrastructure capacity
The necessary qualified majority to formally adopt the law was found after the turnaround of Austrian minister. Member States are called to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030, and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050.
Almost 90 leaders from all over the world gathered in Switzerland for a two-day summit on Ukraine’s peace. The conference, organized by Ukraine but held…
The 27 EU ministers gave guidance to the future work at expert level on a broader limitation period for offences and exchange views on ways to ensure that AI-generated child sexual abuse material is made as much punishable as cases in the offline world
After the elections to the European Parliament, held between 6 and 9 May, and before the new legislature gets underway, it is …
Equal pay and quality jobs stand as the main two focal points of the European political parties manifestos for European elections
As Europe approaches the pivotal 2024 elections, the continent’s economic vitality hangs in the balance. Political factions across the spectrum are weighing in on how to bolster competitiveness and economic growth. Amidst the backdrop of global challenges, these discussions constitute the blueprint for Europe’s economic resurgence.
All political groups competing for a bigger role in the next European Parliament mandate to heed the economic and social costs of environmental policies that farmers are stressing
The 2024 European elections are just around the corner, and with them, a significant shift in the political landscape of the European Parliament. The upcoming polls will undoubtedly profoundly impact how the EP handles foreign affairs, as various political groups jostle for influence and positioning within the new parliamentary term. For the sake of brevity, we will explore the instances of the European political groups on these matters, examining their key positions, proximities, divergences, and potential strategies for the post-election period.
The Energy Charter Treaty has been in a period of stall. With the Energy Council’s final decision to approve the withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty, they have established a brand new period for the EU: remodernizing the Energy Treaty to follow current trends.
During Green Week, on May 29th, Executive Vice-President for European Green Deal Maroš Šefčovič announced the start of the #WaterWiseEU campaign, lasting until autumn; it’s aimed to raise awareness and discuss strategies with stakeholders and policy-makers about building “water resilience” in Europe by 2050.