New Hungarian government signals it could lift Ukraine and Moldova EU veto
The opening of the first negotiating "cluster" could take place at an intergovernmental conference in Luxembourg on June 15.
‘You’re fucking crazy’: Trump rounds on Netanyahu over Lebanon offensive
The US President swore at the Israeli leader and accused him of ingratitude during a tense call, telling him he would be in prison without American backing.
Moldova could seek union with Romania if EU path stalls
Osmochescu insisted, though, that Moldova's aim remained signing an EU accession treaty by the end of 2028.
French Government defends PSG celebration policing despite death and 890 arrests
Interior minister Laurent Nuñez said the bulk of the festivities had passed off peacefully.
Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut as Hezbollah accepts ceasefire
Under the proposal, Israel would stop attacks on the southern outskirts of Beirut while Hezbollah refrained from striking Israeli territory.
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off Calabria coast in southern Italy
Despite that depth, the earthquake, which took place in the Tyrrhenian Sea, was felt widely from Lazio in central Italy down to Sicily.
Bulgaria faces EU deficit procedure months after joining euro
The country's deficit reached 3.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) last year, above the 3 per cent ceiling set for euro members.
Frederiksen secures third Danish term with centre-left minority deal
The coalition brings together the Social Democrats, the Green Left party, the Social Liberal Party and the centrist Moderates.
German court jails Syrian migrant for life over Islamist knife attack
The 36-year-old, identified under German privacy rules only as Mahmoud M., was "driven by a radical jihadist mindset" when he carried out the assault.
Magyar seeks to oust Hungary’s head of state
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has said his government would amend the constitution to remove President Tamás Sulyok.
France lands record €93 billion in foreign investment
"This edition of Choose France alone will make it possible to crystallise a record amount of €93 billion in confirmed investments, for more than 15,000 jobs," Macron said.
Croatia’s Vujčić takes over as ECB vice-president
Vujčić has led the Croatian National Bank since 2012 and steered his country into the euro in 2023.
Malta’s Labour Party wins fourth consecutive term under Abela
The outcome handed a fresh mandate to Prime Minister Robert Abela, who had called the snap election a year early.
Croatia clears way for late-night alcohol bans to tackle drunk tourists
The change follows years of complaints from residents.
NATO says it stands ready to defend ‘every inch’ of allied territory after Russian drone hits Romania
"We will continue to enhance our readiness to deter and defend against any threat, including from drones. Russia's reckless behaviour is a danger to us all".
Romania summons Russian ambassador after drone hits block of flats near Ukraine border
The country is a member of both the European Union and NATO, and shares a 650km land border with Ukraine.
Austrian court jails man over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
The jihadist had pledged himself to Islamic State and schemed to strike tens of thousands of fans at the singer's sold-out shows.
Kallas says EU can never be a neutral mediator in Russia-Ukraine talks
"One thing is very clear: we are on Ukraine's side and we are defending our own core security interests".
Canal+ chief vows to blacklist stars who signed petition against Bolloré
The French group is the country's largest film producer and sits at the heart of a growing row over Bolloré's control of the industry.
Portuguese police search Socialist Party headquarters in corruption probe
The operation, codenamed Imergente, has so far led to five arrests, with 37 people named as formal suspects.
Spanish judge says ruling Socialists paid Civil Guard officer to sabotage corruption cases
The UCO is the elite anti-corruption unit that has been investigating the PSOE and figures close to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Knife attacker wounds three at Swiss train station near Zurich, shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’
Officers gave no detail on the background to the attack and did not say whether it was being treated as terror-related.
Trump backs Armenia’s Pashinyan for re-election ahead of tight June vote
The US President said Pashinyan is "making his country strong, wealthy and very secure".
Nordic investors urge EU to hold firm on Arctic drilling ban
The appeal has come as the EU weighs revising its stance to prioritise energy supply.
Brussels’ candidate Magyar returns to von der Leyen to unblock €17 billion
Hungarian Prime Minister arrives as the candidate the EU establishment promoted in Budapest.
Albania membership talks enter final phase
"We are EU fanatics, and EU fanatics cannot place a veto on EU decisions," PM Rama said.
Norway signs defence pact with France and joins its nuclear umbrella
Under the nuclear arrangement, Norway would take part in what France calls "forward deterrence".
Austrian court jails Syrian refugee for life over deadly Villach knife attack
After his arrest, the man had told police he regretted not reaching his goal of killing at least 10 people.
Jailed Gagauzia leader publishes prison letters as Moldova weighs her appeal
Prosecutors said she had funnelled undeclared money from Russia between 2019 and 2022 to finance the party.
German court jails ex-Baader-Meinhof militant Klette for 13 years
Daniela Klette, 67, has been found guilty of six counts of "particularly serious robbery" committed between 1999 and 2016.