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.
French Communist senators call on government to put down Christian protests
"These fundamentalist practices raise concerns for us as they challenge the foundations of our republican principles."
Riots in France’s Martinique lead to death, police injuries and a burned-down precinct
Tension has risen in the French Caribbean island of Martinique amid rioting and arson attacks.
Macron’s ally faces ‘perjury’ allegations over collusion controversy
The office of France's National Assembly has referred former minister Aurore Bergé to the courts following accusations of "perjury and false testimony" in a case involving…
Le Pen could lead right-wing coalition in France, claims MEP Marion Maréchal
To further promote this coalition, Maréchal launched Identity-Liberty, with the parliamentarian saying that the party is “another building block” in the creation of a…
Netherlands and Austria push for EU migrant return overhaul
Ahead of the upcoming European Council meeting on October 10-11, the Netherlands and Austria, backed by fifteen other Schengen area countries, have called on the European…
Secretary general of troubled SPD resigns ahead of Germany’s federal elections
Kevin Kühnert, the General Secretary of Germany's governing Social Democratic Party (SPD), announced his resignation on October 6, ahead of 2025 Germany's federal elections.
Hungary wants to opt-out of EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact
In a letter sent to European Commissioner Yvla Johansson on October 7, the Hungarian government expressed its desire to opt out of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact, following…
France’s hard-right National Rally kicks off campaign betting on early election
Three months after their defeat in the parliamentary elections, France's hard-right National Rally party officially kicked off a new political campaign on October 6, under…
EU court slaps down France’s ban on ‘veggie meat’ labels
The European Court of Justice ruled on October 4 that plant-based foods can continue to use terms traditionally associated with meat, such as "steak" or "sausage," provided…
EU greenlights tariffs on Chinese EVs, escalating trade war
The China Chamber of Commerce to the EU expressed its discontent with the decision, labelling the anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles as a "politically…