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Von der Leyen says EU will provide €6billion for natural disasters prevention in NRRP funding

€6billion from EU to protect Italy against natural disasters

May 26, 2023May 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU-funded post-Covid National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) includes six billion euros to reduce Italy’s exposure to natural disasters, such as floods and landslides.

Non-EU nationals more likely to be over-qualified than EU nationals

March 12, 2023March 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Employed non-nationals are more likely to be over-qualified for their job than nationals. Non-EU employees are especially affected by this phenomenon.

refugees - EU flag with three hands of different ethnic origin

EU must help stop refugees turning to traffickers

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi says the EU needs policies to stop refugees turning to human traffickers. This follows Sunday’s migrant-boat disaster off Calabria in which scores of people died.

Italy granted over 130,000 new citizenships in 2020

March 19, 2022March 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Commission released data from 2020 regarding new citizenships within the EU. Italy granted the most new citizenships, with 18% of the EU total.