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Return of illegal migrants to third countries enters final phase: Greece and four other countries’ plans and the three options under consideration
Greece, Denmark, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands make up the “Core Group” for the creation of Return Hubs – What was agreed in Copenhagen in early September
Plevris in Copenhagen for “core group” summit focused on creating return hubs in third countries
The group consists of Greece, Denmark, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands.
New heatwave sweeps Europe as Britain, France and Spain face red alert
Britain faces highs of 36C by Thursday and France 39C, while Slovakia and Austria have already broken all time temperature records this month, as national forecasters warn of further extreme heat in the days ahead
Mitsotakis in Austria: no magic solutions for fuel prices, European measures possible if crisis flares up again
Speaking alongside Austria's chancellor, the Greek Prime Minister ruled out easy, blanket fuel relief, cited diesel subsidies and 800 million euros in 2026 support, and warned Europe may need joint measures if tensions reignite again
Eurovision 2026: 95,000 tickets already sold to fans from 75 countries
Austria, as the host country, is seeing the strongest demand, with local fans showing major enthusiasm for Eurovision’s return after 2015
Austria also moves to ban social media for children, will seek an EU-level solution
Austria sets the age limit at 14 – the proposal is expected by the end of June
EU–Mercosur trade deal approved after 25 years of negotiations
The European Union’s trade agreement with Mercosur passed with the required qualified majority, despite opposition from France, Poland, Austria, Ireland, and Hungary. EU capitals have until 6 p.m. to submit any formal objections. German industrial leaders describe the deal as a “major success.”
Austria: Ban on Islamic headscarves in schools for girls under 14 becomes law
The law was approved by a large majority in Austria’s parliament, with the exception of the Greens, who deemed the measure unconstitutional — According to the government, about 12,000 girls and teenagers are affected by the new law
