A fair share or a fiscal fiasco? EU aims to tackle wealth inequality

Ludwig Minelli, the founder of the Swiss right-to-die organization Dignitas, chose to end his life through assisted death just days before his 93rd birthday, as announced by the organization. His work since founding Dignitas in 1998 has significantly influenced Swiss law regarding assisted dying.

Tens of thousands rallied in Madrid demanding a snap general election amid escalating corruption allegations against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, involving his family and administration. The protest, organized by the conservative People's Party, follows the detention of former transport minister José Luis Ábalos in connection with a kickbacks investigation.

A recent analysis by scientists at University College London (UCL) reveals that large areas of southern and central Europe are experiencing significant drying of water reserves, with freshwater storage diminishing across countries including Spain, Italy, Poland, and parts of the UK. This study utilized two decades of satellite data to track changes in Earth's gravitational field, highlighting a concerning trend in water availability.

In the first leg of the Women’s Nations League final, Germany and Spain played to a 0-0 draw, with Germany dominating the match but failing to score despite 19 attempts on goal. Spanish goalkeeper Cata Coll delivered an exceptional performance, particularly in the first half, frustrating the German side and their fans. The second leg is set to take place in Madrid on Tuesday.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, where Putin commended Orbán's 'balanced' stance on the Ukraine conflict. This meeting underscores Hungary's ongoing engagement with Russia amidst EU tensions over the war in Ukraine.

Andriy Yermak, the chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has resigned following a property raid conducted by Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to dispel rumors and speculation surrounding this decision, which comes amid ongoing scrutiny of corruption in the government.

The EU has reacted to US President Donald Trump's recently unveiled 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, which is perceived as favoring Russian interests, prompting concerns in Brussels and Kyiv. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot emphasized the need for a coalition that includes financial commitments, especially as Belgium holds significant frozen Russian assets in Euroclear.

Negotiations for the UK to join the EU's €150bn defence fund have collapsed, marking a significant setback for Keir Starmer's efforts to improve relations with the EU. The UK was seeking to participate in the Safe fund, a low-interest loan scheme aimed at bolstering European defence amid rising tensions with Russia.