France in turmoil as President Macron faces uphill battle to save leadership
The collapse of the French Government following a no-confidence vote backed by the hard-left and hard-right has plunged France deeper into political chaos.
EC chief von der Leyen in Uruguay to push EU-Mercosur wrap-up amid French opposition
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Uruguay, signalling a last effort to finalise the long-delayed European Union-Mercosur trade agreement.
Airbus to cut more than 2,000 jobs across Europe, including almost 700 in Germany
Airbus has announced it is cutting more than 2,000 jobs across Europe within its Defence and Space division, citing economic challenges and intensifying competition in the…
Argentinian President Milei declares ‘cultural war’ and calls for ‘global right-wing network’
Argentina’s President Javier Milei took the stage on December 4 at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Buenos Aires, rallying right-wing leaders and supporters…
EU food labels ‘mislead consumers possibly threatening their health’, report finds
European consumers are making uninformed decisions when buying foods due to a lack of clear legislation on European Union food labelling, according to a report by the European…
Germany looks to increase bomb shelters amid concerns over Russia and war escalation
German authorities are identifying bunkers and bomb shelters where people could take refuge in the event of an attack on the country.
‘Europe is in danger’, warns EU foreign affairs and security chief Borrell
European Union Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell has warned that the union is "in danger" in his 300-page book, Europe in the Arc of Fire.
Majority of French want PM Barnier’s government to fall, undermining budget talks
Three months after his appointment, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces growing opposition.
France President Macron’s criticism of Haiti sparks outrage in former French colony
Haitian authorities have summoned the French ambassador Antoine Michon over French President Emmanuel Macron’s controversial remarks on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in…
Ukraine war now a ‘global’ conflict, warns Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that the Ukraine conflict was now a “global” confrontation, directly blaming the West for causing the escalation.
Alleged €3.5 million fraud in Austria of EU recovery funds, says European Prosecutor’s office
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has announced the arrest of 15 people suspected of defrauding more than €3.
French supermarket giant Carrefour vows to not sell Mercosur-sourced meat
Amid France's opposition to the European Union-Mercosur trade deal, major French supermarket chain Carrefour has pledged not to sell meat linked to the agreement, aligning…
Spain to legalise 300,000 migrants per year to boost workforce
The Spanish Government has announced the country is set to legalise 300,000 undocumented migrants per year through 2027 under new regulations.
Bardella rules RN French election candidates must have ‘no criminal convictions’
Jordan Bardella, president of the French hard-right party National Rally (RN) has stated that any RN candidate for the next national election must have a clean criminal record.
Macron pledges to block EU-Mercosur trade deal amid pressure from French farmers
French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to block the proposed European Union-Mercosur trade agreement as farmers across France have ramped up pressure on the government…
French MP urges EC chief to suspend EU-US data privacy framework over Trump concerns
In a letter obtained by Brussels Signal, French MP Philippe Latombe has urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to suspend the US-European Union Data Privacy…
EU lawmakers soften bloc’s deforestation law
Members of the European Parliament have voted to delay implementation of the EU's deforestation law, and introduced amendments to soften some of the existing regulations.
Marine Le Pen faces possible jail time for alleged ’embezzlement’ of EU funds
Marine Le Pen faces potential prison time and a ban from public office for alleged embezzlement of EU funds.
Antifa chaos in Brussels as rioters target Bardella book signing, Vlaams Belang HQ
Antifa protestors wrought havoc in Brussels on November 13, protesting a book signing by Rassemblement National leader Jordan Bardella and then attacking the headquarters…
Paris security tightened for Israel v France football match
French interior minister Bruno Retailleau has announced heightened security with "exceptional measures" ahead of the Nations League football match between France and Israel.
Lithuania ‘may bypass EU’s fiscal rules to boost defence’
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has indicated that his country might disregard the European Union's fiscal rules to strengthen its defence capabilities.
Lights, cameral, action! Teen drama TV role for ex-French PM Attal
Former French prime minister Gabriel Attal has appeared as himself in the teen drama series Askip in an episode focusing on school bullying.
Tensions rise between France and Israel after French officials’ arrest in Jerusalem
Diplomatic tensions between France and Israel have deepened following an incident at a Jerusalem holy site under French administration.
France to launch ‘war on drugs’ to prevent ‘Mexicanisation’ of the country
Ahead of his visit to Marseille — a French city struggling with significant drug issues — France's interior minister Bruno Retailleau has laid out his action plan to combat…
Trump’s election spurs France’s LFI to call for more left-wing ‘radicalism’
Following the President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the United States, the French hard-left party La France Insoumise (LFI) has called for a shift towards left-wing "radicalism"…
US election night review: Brussels braced for new Trump era
Democrats living in Europe are preparing for a new Trump presidency with a mix of fear and resignation.
Trump’s victory means more ‘transparency’ for EU, says Republicans Overseas member
As Donald Trump is elected 47th President of the United States, Brussels-based Republicans Overseas member Aleksander Pruitt said the victory would mean more "transparency"…
European right-wing rallies behind Trump, eyeing shared Conservative agenda
Right-wing voices across Europe have been rallying behind US presidential hopeful Donald Trump, eyeing a transatlantic partnership rooted in shared Conservative values.
Greek commissioner-designate Tzitzikostas faces grilling at EP over fatal train crash
Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the designated Greek nominee for European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, has been grilled over the fatal Tempi train crash in…
Breton warns of ‘deadly crisis’ for EU if Trump wins US election
Former European Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton has claimed that a win for Republican hopeful Donald Trump could sound the death knell for the European…