Umberto Bacchi

Brussels

Correspondent at Agence France-Presse (AFP)

Correspondent @AFP in Brussels. Previously Johannesburg & Tbilisi.

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Articles

Longer flight delays without compensation? EU plan divides

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Umberto Bacchi

The EU is considering allowing airlines to incur longer flight delays without having to compensate passengers in a move that has consumer groups up in arms and is dividing member states. Representatives for the bloc's 27 countries discussed the idea, which proponents say will result in fewer flight cancellations, on Wednesday in Brussels.
Retards: Bruxelles envisage de donner un peu d'air aux compagnies aériennes

1 month ago | wargny.com | Umberto Bacchi

Permettre aux compagnies aériennes d'accuser des retards plus longs sans avoir à indemniser les passagers? La mesure, examinée mercredi à Bruxelles, divise les Etats membres et provoque la colère des associations de protection des consommateurs. Les passagers peuvent actuellement réclamer jusqu'à 600 euros pour un retard de plus de trois heures, ou si un vol est annulé moins de deux semaines avant son départ prévu.
Retards: Bruxelles envisage de donner un peu d'air aux compagnies aériennes

1 month ago | capitol.fr | Umberto Bacchi

Permettre aux compagnies aériennes d'accuser des retards plus longs sans avoir à indemniser les passagers? La mesure, examinée mercredi à Bruxelles, divise les Etats membres et provoque la colère des associations de protection des consommateurs. Les passagers peuvent actuellement réclamer jusqu'à 600 euros pour un retard de plus de trois heures, ou si un vol est annulé moins de deux semaines avant son départ prévu.
Retards: Bruxelles envisage de donner un peu d'air aux compagnies aériennes

1 month ago | boursedirect.fr | Umberto Bacchi

Permettre aux compagnies aériennes d'accuser des retards plus longs sans avoir à indemniser les passagers? La mesure, examinée mercredi à Bruxelles, divise les Etats membres et provoque la colère des associations de protection des consommateurs. Les passagers peuvent actuellement réclamer jusqu'à 600 euros pour un retard de plus de trois heures, ou si un vol est annulé moins de deux semaines avant son départ prévu.
Delayed and cancelled flights have cost airlines €8.1 billion so far this year-so now the EU is planning to cut compensation for passengers

1 month ago | fortune.com | Umberto Bacchi

Representatives for the bloc’s 27 countries are to discuss the idea, which proponents say will result in fewer flight cancellations, on Wednesday in Brussels. Carriers currently must pay air travellers in Europe up to 600 euros ($682) for delays of more than three hours, or if a flight is cancelled less than 14 days before departure. Supporters see the rules dating back to 2004 as an example of the European Union’s prowess in defending consumer rights.
Enough? EU Mulls Tightening Screws On Hungary

1 month ago | barrons.com | Umberto Bacchi

Has the European Union finally run out of patience with Hungary? The mood was feisty in Brussels on Tuesday as ministers from the bloc's member states gathered to discuss whether to turn the screws on Budapest for damaging democracy. "We have major problems with Hungary," Germany's EU Minister Gunther Krichbaum summarised heading into the meeting.
EU Seeks To Relax Rules On Turning Away Asylum Seekers

1 month ago | barrons.com | Umberto Bacchi |Camille Camdessus

The EU unveiled plans Tuesday to make it easier to send asylum seekers to certain third countries in the latest overhaul aimed at reducing migration to the bloc, sparking criticism from rights groups. The European Commission said it proposed broadening the so-called "safe third country" concept, which allows member states to "consider an asylum application inadmissible when applicants could receive effective protection" elsewhere.
Leo XIV, 'Humble Servant Of God', Visits Sanctuary In First Papal Outing

1 month ago | barrons.com | Alexandria Sage |Umberto Bacchi

Leo XIV visited an Augustinian sanctuary near Rome Saturday in his first outing since being made pope, after telling cardinals he intended to follow his predecessor's path as pontiff, praising Francis's "complete dedication to service". The Chicago-born pontiff paid a "private visit" Saturday afternoon to the Mother of Good Counsel Sanctuary in Genazzano, about 50 kilometres (31 miles) southeast of Rome, the Vatican said.
Cardinals elect first American pope as Robert Francis Prevost becomes Leo XIV

1 month ago | japantoday.com | Ella Ide |Umberto Bacchi |Alice Ritchie

Robert Francis Prevost, 69, became Pope Leo XIV on Thursday after cardinals from around the globe chose him as the first American leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. A crowd tens of thousands erupted in prayer and emotion as Leo, successor to the late Francis, appeared on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica to deliver the first address of his ministry. "To all people, wherever they are, to all peoples, to the whole Earth, peace be with you," a smiling Leo told the crowd.
'An American'? Amazement, Elation As Faithful Meet New US Pope

1 month ago | barrons.com | Alexandria Sage |Javier Tovar |Umberto Bacchi

Many of the thousands who surged into St Peter's Square, their eyes fixed on the balcony of the famous basilica as they clutched rosaries or waved flags, were not expecting this: the first US pope. The Chicago-born Robert Prevost who appeared at the balcony as Leo XIV seemed shy, modest and conciliatory, a tone that appeared to quickly endear him to the crowd awaiting his words. Among them was Gabrielle Estrada from Texas, who admitted she was floored. "This is history, I have no words.