Elections in Croatia. In the recent Croatian election, populist leader Zoran Milanović, gained a strong following by opposing the EU and NATO. His party’s rise suggests a shift from Croatia’s usual support for Western alliances and Ukraine.
Driving bans in Germany? Germany’s transport minister is considering weekend driving bans to meet climate targets if climate reforms aren’t passed by July. The proposed changes aim to evaluate climate goals collectively across sectors. If missed for two consecutive years, the government would decide measures to cut carbon emissions. Environmental groups criticize the approach, emphasizing alternative solutions like speed limits.
The European Commission is shifting its funding approach, signaling an end to the era of freely distributed funds, especially for poorer EU countries. Instead of shared debt, there’s a push for reforms and conditions on financing for these nations. The Commission seeks to make its cohesion policy, aimed at reducing economic disparities, contingent on reforms, which may face resistance from some member states.
Péter Magyar rallying Hungarians against Viktor Orbán. Péter Magyar, once unknown, has gained attention in Hungary by forming a new party and challenging Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling Fidesz party. Despite being married to a leading Fidesz candidate, Magyar now leads protests against the party. He aims to run in the European Parliament elections, potentially shaking Orbán’s grip on power.
Rights
Organizing planned medical treatment abroad: As a EU resident, you have the right to organize medical treatment in another EU country, such as a consultation with a specialist, surgery or treatment for a specific condition. You can also be reimbursed for it by your health insurance institution.
- You need to complete a S2 form before you go for treatment abroad. For more questions about pre-authorization, contact the EU Health Insurance Authority in Denmark. Tel.: +45 72 26 94 90 / Email: EUS-sektion@stps.dk
- If you get the medical treatment pre-authorized, then the payment will be made directly, without the need for you to apply for reimbursement.
Opportunities
Free trip to Sudety Mountains (Poland): Join a training course on inclusion, equality and equity. May 23-29. Deadline! April 30. Sign up here.
Free trip to Idrija (Slovenia): Join a training course in nature to learn outdoor skills and provide you with basic knowledge of the outdoors. August 17-24. Deadline! April 30. Sign up here.
Free trip to Altamura (Italy): Join a training course on skills and tools to support young people’s mental health. May 23-29. Deadline! May 1. Sign up here.
*To join the training courses, you need to be a member of an association. If you are not, you can always join AMIS.
