European Commission seeks Berlin’s backing for tougher China trade line
The push has come as Germany's long-standing reluctance to confront China has appeared to soften.
Meloni’s right-wing coalition defies polls to retain Venice in Italian local elections
Simone Venturini took around 51 per cent of the vote in the first round, ahead of centre-left rival Andrea Martella on 39 per cent.
Dutch government backs EU plan for migrant return hubs outside the bloc
"We aren't making any announcements on that just yet, but we are certainly ambitious in that regard".
Ben Gvir urges Netanyahu to take Israel back to ‘massive war’ in Lebanon
"The reality of explosive drones cannot be normalised. It is time for the Prime Minister to bang on Trump's table and inform him that we are returning to war in Lebanon".
Tram hits self-driving bus on first day of passenger service in Gothenburg
The vehicle has been taken out of service for inspection.
Residency permits for foreign women citing ‘gender violence’ soar 500 per cent in Spain
Authorisations climbed from 628 in 2017 to 3,758 in 2024, an increase of 498.4 per cent, the data showed.
Trump tempers hopes of imminent Iran deal as Hormuz blockade holds
The US president said talks with the Islamic Republic were progressing "in an orderly and constructive manner".
Pope Leo XIV urges ‘fast from AI’ in first encyclical
The first US pope presented ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ (‘Magnificent Humanity’) in person at the Vatican, alongside AI experts.
Italians vote in local elections seen as test for Meloni government
Turnout on the first day stood at around 46.5 per cent, down from 50.1 per cent recorded at the previous election, local reports said.
Gibraltar’s Chief Minister hails end of ‘damaging’ uncertainty before border fence comes down
Immigration, policing and justice will remain the responsibility of the Gibraltar authorities, while the territory is set to form a customs union with the EU.
French Justice Minister calls for three-year halt to legal immigration in France
"We have reached the limit of our capacity for integration and assimilation".
Russia hits Kyiv with hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass overnight attack
At least four people have died and more than 100 have been injured after Russia launched one of its most powerful attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
Zelensky calls long-range strikes on Russia ‘fair’ as Rutte confirms NATO summit invite
The Ankara meeting is expected to test the alliance's unity at a time of significant divisions between the Trump administration and European allies.
EU adopts sanctions targeting Iran’s blockade of Strait of Hormuz
EU citizens and companies are also forbidden from making funds, financial assets or economic resources available to those listed.
Attal launches bid for French presidency
"I can't take this kind of French politics anymore, where it's just 50 shades of managing decline".
Pork sausages on the menu as Ireland deports 24 men on first charter to Pakistan
Two of the deportees had been assessed as high risk, one because of previous offending and the other because of behaviour in prison.
Rutte and Nawrocki welcome US troop boost in Poland after Trump reversal
The deployment had earlier been put on hold as part of a wider reduction of US forces in Europe.
Channel people smugglers shift base to Belgian coast as France tightens controls
"France has become stricter", said Jean-Marie Dedecker, mayor of the seaside town of Middelkerke.
Greenlanders rally against Trump bid to control Arctic island
"Greenland belongs to us. It's our country. It doesn't belong to Denmark or the United States. We are a people and we live here".
Spanish court freezes ex-PM Zapatero’s accounts in Plus Ultra bailout probe
Judge José Luis Calama, who heads Central Examining Court No 4 at the Audiencia Nacional in Madrid, ordered the freeze of up to €490,780.
Trump pledges 5,000 more US troops for Poland citing Nawrocki election win
"Based on the successful Election of the now President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki".
Sánchez judge handling sensitive Zapatero corruption data with France and Switzerland
Silvia Martínez Cantón, in post since July 22, 2024, was notified of her removal in mid-April on instructions from the Ministry headed by Félix Bolaños.
Airbus and Air France convicted over 2009 Rio-Paris crash
The Paris Court of Appeal ruled today that the airline and the European aerospace manufacturer were "solely and entirely responsible for the crash of flight AF447".
Rutte warns of ‘devastating’ NATO response to any attack on ally
"Let no one be in any doubt. Our capability and our determination to defend every ally are absolute. If anyone were foolish enough to attack, the response would be devastating".
Italy and Spain demand EU sanctions on Israeli minister Ben-Gvir
Both requests have followed a video published by Ben-Gvir on Wednesday in which dozens of activists are seen forced to kneel on the ground.
Syphilis and gonorrhoea cases hit record highs across Europe
The figure represents the highest recorded rate since the ECDC began monitoring STIs in 2009.
Merz proposes EU ‘associate member’ status for Ukraine
Kyiv would also have a representative at the EC, the bloc's executive arm, and non-voting members in the European Parliament.
Germany arrests Chinese-born couple accused of spying for Beijing
The suspects are accused of approaching scientists at German universities and research institutions to obtain "scientific information on high-technology with military applications".
Édouard Philippe faces judicial probe over alleged corruption
A French investigating judge has been appointed to probe the former prime minister over alleged misappropriation of public funds.
EP backs renewal of EU fisheries deals with Cook Islands and São Tomé
The two protocols will secure access for European tuna boats and surface longliners in exchange for financial contributions.