Here are the main takeaways from European elections

Sweden and Austria urge the EU to get tougher on irregular migration

At a meeting to mark 30 years of EU membership, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson focused on migrants.

With smoking regulations looming across EU, how does vape consumption compare in Europe?

Belgium became the first EU country to ban the sale of disposable vapes, while Luxembourg, Estonia, and Czechia report the highest vaping rates.

Klaus Welle discusses EU dynamics, Ukraine war, and future of Europe

Klaus Welle discusses the future of Europe, tackling issues like the EU dynamics, Ukraine war, US-EU relations, migration, social justice, and misinformation.

Russia stops gas transit via Ukraine; Slovakia may cut power to Kiev after failed gas deals

Russia halts gas transit to the EU via Ukraine after the transit deal expires, sparking energy concerns and diplomatic tensions. Slovakia threatens electricity cuts to Ukraine, further escalating the dispute. #Russia #Ukraine #GasCrisis #Gazprom #EnergySecurity #EU #Slovakia #EnergySupply #GasTransit #Diplomacy Also Read INS Tushil: India’s Advanced Stealth Frigate To Strengthen Navy By February 2025 :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/ins-tushil-india-s-advanced-stealth-frigate-to-strengthen-navy-by-february-2025-4029035.html?ref=DMDesc Azerbaijan President Blames Russian Soil For Plane Crash That Killed 38 :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/azerbaijan-president-blames-russian-soil-for-plane-crash-that-killed-38-4028959.html?ref=DMDesc Explained | Declining Support For Ukraine In Europe: What’s Behind The Shift? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/explained-declining-support-for-ukraine-in-europe-what-s-behind-the-shift-4027415.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.362~ED.194~HT.334~

Borders open: Bulgaria and Romania celebrate joining Schengen Area

Bulgaria and Romania officially became part of the Schengen Area on 1 January, ending land border checks with neighbouring EU countries.