Warsaw recognizes same-sex marriage from other EU countries for the first time

Poland's Supreme Administrative Court ruled in March that same-sex marriages contracted in other EU states must be recognized in Poland, incorporating a 2025 EU ruling.

'Conversion therapy' is banned in eight EU countries – so why not the rest?

A decision by the European Union not to pursue a bloc-wide ban on so-called "conversion therapy" targeting LGBTQI+ people has divided campaigners and lawmakers. Brussels argues that a binding law could have taken up to 18 years to negotiate.

By RFI

Trade minister raises concerns over EU steel safeguards, Mexico tariffs

Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo has conveyed Seoul's concerns over the European Union's tougher steel safeguard plan and Mexico's tariff hike during his visit to the regions, the ministry said Thursday. During a meeting with Maros Sefcovic, the EU's commissioner for trade and economic security, at the EU headquarters in Belgium on Monday local time, Yeo addressed "deep" concerns over the EU's plan to implement stronger steel safeguard measures, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resourc

By The Korea Herald

Italy leads EU in recycling but raw material import costs up

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 14 - Italy confirms its position as Europe's leading recycling provider, but remains dependent on foreign countries for raw materials, and their costs continue to rise, according to a new report out Thursday. The 8th Report on the Circular Economy in Italy 2026, was presented in Rome during the National Conference on the Circular Economy, promoted by the Circular Economy Network, in collaboration with former environment minister Edo Ronchi's Foundation for Sustainable Devel...

By ANSA

Kremlin Rejects EU Mediation in Ukraine Peace Talks

Top spokesman Dmitry Peskov accused Brussels of being a “direct participant” in the war due to its continued support of Ukraine.

Former EU commissioner: Kaja Kallas not up to EU-Russia negotiator role

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is not a suitable choice as the bloc's negotiator with Russia, former European Commissioner Kadri Simson said.

Poland recognises a same-sex marriage for the first time

Warsaw complied with a court order to transcribe into its civil registry a marriage between two men that took place in Germany.

By Daniel Tilles