Big Brother in Paris? French Government plans to monitor civilians’ online activity to identify protest plans
The French Government has said it planned to monitor what citizens search for on platforms such as Google, TikTok and Instagram.
French Communist Party leader seeks right-wing voters, blames hard-left for election demise
French Communist Party leader Fabien Roussel has said he holds the La France Insoumise (LFI) party responsible for his demise during French legislative elections in the summer…
EU has ‘double standards’ on rule-of-law, says democracy watchdog
The European Union has long loved lecturing others on their behaviour but when it comes to holding itself accountable, the bloc often goes silent.
NGO warns of ‘alarming’ mercury levels in canned tuna across Europe
French food NGO Bloom has published a report revealing mercury contamination in canned tuna sold across Europe.
French RN chief Bardella cries ‘censorship’ as train network SNCF bans his book ads
France's National Rally (RN) president Jordan Bardella has claimed he is the target of “censorship” after adverts for his new book, Ce que je cherche (What I'm looking…
‘Tax the rich’: French MPs approve billionaire levy
French MPs have approved a leftist-backed amendment to increase tax on billionaires as part of the country’s budget proposal.
‘EU not ready for US election results’ claims former EU Commissioner Breton
Former former Commissioner for Internal Market of the European Union Thierry Breton has raised concerns that the EU is unprepared for the potential outcomes of the upcoming…
Macron at risk? French PM’s security agents reveal confidential travel details online
An investigation by French news outlet Le Monde has revealed President Emmanuel Macron's safety could be at risk.
Notre-Dame entry-fee plan angers Catholic Church
French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati has proposed a €5 entry fee for visitors to the medieval Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris sparking strong opposition from the Catholic…
French Jewish advocacy group slams Macron’s ‘unacceptable’ Israel comments
The French Jewish advocacy group CRIF has condemned French President Emmanuel Macron's comments about Israel during the international conference in Paris in support of the…
Norway aims to raise age limit for social media users
The Norwegian Government has said it wants to raise the age limit for social media used by teens in the country through an amendment of its Personal Data Act.
French mayor gives ChatGPT subscription to constituents to fight ‘digital divide’
The mayor of the French town of Arcachon, Yves Foulon, has given his 12,000 constituents a ChatGPT subscription and said the idea “stems from a political desire to combat…
Von der Leyen attacks nationalism, embraces ‘Europeanism’, wants ‘new wind of change’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has outlined her vision for the European Union at the inauguration ceremony of the College of Europe campus in Albania's…
Transparency NGO warns of ‘superficial and opaque’ EC hearings process
NGO Transparency International EU has criticised the European Commission candidate audit process, saying it is rushed, superficial and opaque and casting doubt on the process.
Left-wing MEP Salis: a target of ‘Orbán’s authoritarian regime’ or a ‘common thug’?
Illaria Salis, an Italian left-wing MEP associated with Antifa, has outlined her defence following the announcement of the Hungarian authorities' request to revoke her European…
Belgium revokes work permits of imams over ‘foreign influence’ rules
Five Turkish imams who had been living in Belgium for four years face losing their jobs and possible deportation from Belgium due to a Flemish regulation designed to limit…
Council of Europe funds ‘eco-anxiety handbook’ targeting vulnerable youth
The Council of Europe has funded a handbook aimed at addressing so-called "climate anxiety" in young people.
EU spending ‘waste of tax-payers’ money, insufficient safeguards, loopholes’ say auditors
While the European Commission has long maintained a rule against double funding — meaning that the same costs should never be paid for twice by EU funds — the ECA argued…
Unelected ex-eurocrat speaks: EU regulation of X ‘saves democracy’, Thierry Breton claims
Breton’s criticism of Musk’s handling of X has sparked criticism from many within the sector, who see Musk as a visionary and Breton as an out-of-touch bureaucrat.
Alleged North Korean troop involvement in Ukraine sparks escalation fears
Reports by Ukrainian media have suggested that North Korean deserter soldiers have been captured by Russian forces in the Kursk region — a claim that, if substantiated,…
Italian Court rules migrants in Albania must return to Italy
The immigration section of Rome's court rejected the detention of migrants at the new hosting and repatriation centre in Gadjer Albania, the judge ruled on October 18.
No Musk? French hard-right MEP slams EP’s ‘lack of transparency’ in Sakharov prize selection
Thierry Mariani, an MEP with France's hard-right party National Rally (RN) and the European Parliament's Patriots for Europe group, has raised concerns about the transparency…
French feminists cancel event in Brussels amid death threats from trans activists
French journalist and author Dora Moutot and feminist activist Marguerite Stern have had to cancel a scheduled conference at Café Laïque in Brussels following death threats.
US elections: Democrats hoping to gain ground with overseas voting
In the lead-up to the US elections, the Democratic Party has been trying to increase voter turnout by courting citizens living abroad.
European Parliament’s right-wing Patriots group holds first summit in Brussels
The European Parliament group Patriots for Europe have convened their first summit in Brussels, bringing together key political figures such as Geert Wilders, Marine Le Pen,…
EU to give members €25 million to boost migrant voluntary returns
The European Commission announced it would support voluntary returns of non-EU nationals lacking a legal right to remain, with a €25 million grant for member states.
PCs and games consoles not covered by EU’s ‘right to repair’ directive
The European Union's Right to Repair legislation does not include the products that consumers repair most often, such as PCs and games consoles, activists said at an event…
Von der Leyen proposes migrant ‘return hubs’ in deportation push
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to establish so-called "return hubs" outside the European Union to accelerate deportations.
‘Nothing can be done’ in French parliament without National Rally support, Bardella says
It is impossible to achieve anything in the French parliament without the support of Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN), party leader Jordan Bardella has said.
French interior minister aims to scrap illegal migrant regularisation scheme
French interior minister Bruno Retailleau has announced plans to abolish the country's 2012 migrant regularisation programme.