Maltese politician, President of the European Parliament since 2022
The Maltese court continues the trial of Yorgen Fenech, accused of orchestrating the 2017 murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. Prosecutors describe a complex web of payments and accomplices, while the case has sparked calls for accountability over an atmosphere of impunity linked to high-level politics.
Emma Bonino, a relentless advocate for abortion rights and humanitarian causes, has died at 78. Her decades-long work spanned Italy and the European Union, from legalizing abortion to shaping EU humanitarian policy. Tributes emphasize her fearless defense of freedom and civil rights.
The EU is advancing a plan to shield children from social media harms, with von der Leyen set to unveil the “EU Kids Act.” The package aims to make platforms safer for youngsters and considers age limits, while delegations discuss the broader digital and defense agendas ahead of the Strasbourg speech.
The EU will propose a new law to shield children from social media harms, while Ursula von der Leyen is due to outline a possible age limit for minors. Canada’s Carney will address the European Parliament as Brussels pushes for safer platforms and closer Canada–EU ties.