Saim Saeed
POLITICO Europe
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Reader poll: Who’s the most powerful person in Europe?
We’re working on our list of who we believe will be Europe’s most powerful in 2023, but we’re curious to hear your suggestions. → Read More
Pakistan accuses Macron of ‘hate-mongering’ over Charlie Hebdo cartoons
The country’s prime minister said Emmanuel Macron has been ‘attacking Islam rather than the terrorists who carry out violence.’ → Read More
Facebook bans racist depictions of Jews and Black people
The social media company said it took action against 22.5 million pieces of content containing hate speech between April and June. → Read More
Facebook removes pro-Trump accounts operating out of Romania
Facebook and Instagram accounts were attempting to influence the US election, social media firm says. → Read More
Home Alone or Death Beach — European travelers weigh the risks
People are being told to stay home and to travel, often together. → Read More
Orbán says Hungary won’t open borders to any non-EU countries except Serbia – POLITICO
Approach would ‘be contrary to the Hungarian people’s health interest,’ says prime minister. → Read More
Airbus announces plan to lay off 15,000 workers
European aerospace giant Airbus said today it plans to cut 15,000 jobs from its payroll by next year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The manufacturer saw a steep decline in new orders and … → Read More
EU’s travel safe list emerges from battle for national interests – POLITICO
Diplomats wrestled with the politics of easing restrictions — but the agreement is a recommendation, not an obligation. → Read More
The EU’s global travel plan explained – POLITICO
The EU has agreed a travel ‘white list’ — but member countries have the final say on who they let in. → Read More
EU to lift travel restrictions on 15 non-EU countries
Many countries including the US are not on the list. → Read More
US wants in as EU whittles down global travel list
Politics could interfere with efforts for an EU-wide approach to lifting travel restrictions. → Read More
What’s next for European travel? Future tech — or back to the past – POLITICO
Slow, clean and rare or fast and cheap — the clashing visions for how we’ll travel in 2050. → Read More
Airlines take legal action against UK over 2-week coronavirus quarantine
British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair ask for scientific justification for the plans. → Read More
EU court: Biting passengers does not oblige airlines to pay compensation for delays
The reason for the delay was not deemed to be under the company’s control. → Read More
UK quarantine for travelers is ‘rubbish,’ says Ryanair boss
Michael O’Leary vowed to maintain flights through the summer despite the 14-day isolation measures. → Read More
EU regulators give airlines flexibility on social distancing
New guidelines balance health with economic and logistical concerns. → Read More
Flying post coronavirus: Compulsory masks and no airport goodbyes
EU Air safety and health regulators sketch out plans for a return to flying. → Read More
Why you shouldn’t book your summer holiday just yet
Brussels’ bid to push the tourism industry back into action leaves many uncertainties. → Read More
Ryanair goes to war against coronavirus bailouts
CEO Michael O’Leary denounces ‘nakedly political, corrupt decisions’ by the Commission to approve bailouts. → Read More
Bailout Europe’s chance to go green is in danger – POLITICO
Paris and Berlin aren’t pushing hard to tie bailouts to onerous environmental conditions. → Read More