European Parliament Switches from Google to French Search Engine

In a move that signals a significant shift in the European Union’s digital landscape, the European Parliament is transitioning its primary search engine from Google to the French-based platform, Qwant. This decisive change, aimed at enhancing data privacy and bolstering the continent’s technological independence, marks a practical application of the EU’s broader strategic push for … Read more

Stricter EU Return Rules for Migrants: Key Changes & Implications for Asylum Seekers & Member States

BRUSSELS — The European Union is poised to overhaul its migration return policies with a sweeping proposal that would make it harder for asylum seekers and irregular migrants to remain in member states while speeding up deportations. The draft legislation, unveiled by the European Commission on May 23, 2024, marks the bloc’s most significant attempt … Read more