Stellantis shuts down production in European plants due to weak demand
European car giant Stellantis will pause production in its European factories as it continues to struggle with poor sales.
EU rules risk silencing lawful speech across the globe, Google warns
In a landmark letter written to the US Congress, Alphabet, the parent company of Google and YouTube, admitted it had been complicit in political censorship under pressure…
EP maintains immunity for left-wing MEP Ilaria Salis despite accusations of violence
A narrow majority in the European Parliament's legal affairs committee has voted against lifting the parliamentary immunity of Italian left-wing MEP Ilaria Salis.
French public TV in ‘critical financial situation’, warns the Court of Auditors
France Télévisions, the public broadcaster, is in "a critical financial situation that requires without delay structural reforms that have been postponed until now", the…
France gives €65 million for urban mobility in Cameroon while its own buildings tumble
France's development agency is coming under fire for providing €65 million to finance an urban mobility programme in Cameroon's capital Yaoundé, at a time when France faces…
‘Conspiring’ French journalist’s wife ‘subsidised by Socialist Party’
French journalist Thomas Legrand, a public broadcaster accused of being too close to the Socialist Party, is facing new controversy after revelations that his wife’s media…
Study shows Belgium needs eight new nuclear plants in ‘optimal scenario’
Opting for nuclear energy is the safest and cheapest option, according to Belgium’s Federal Planning Bureau (FPB), which has compared various energy scenarios to achieve…
Not all in the same boat: Gaza flotilla leadership turns on itself over ‘woke’ agenda
Internal conflicts have hit the board of directors of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), a multinational convoy of several dozen vessels aiming to breach Israel’s naval blockade…
Movement to designate Antifa ‘terrorist group’ spreads in Europe
Law-makers in Hungary and the Netherlands have signalled intentions to restrict or outlaw Antifa, a loose network of left-wing activists involved in violent protests.
Tomb of prominent Belgian Jewish Liberal desecrated
A tribute in remembrance of Jean Gol, a Jewish Liberal statesman in Belgium, was targeted amid a violent protest by pro-Palestinian activists yesterday.
Italy overtakes France in market confidence as bond yields converge
For the first time in modern eurozone history, Italy is borrowing on terms as favourable as France, signalling a remarkable reversal in investor perceptions.
Israel accuses Thunberg’s Gaza flotilla of ‘links with terrorists’
Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Anti-Semitism has unveiled a detailed report claiming that the Global Sumud Flotilla, a multinational convoy of over 50…
Macrons to offer ‘scientific evidence’ to US court to prove Brigitte born female
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte are preparing to submit photographic and scientific evidence to a US court to confirm that Mrs Macron is biologically…
Trump to label Antifa a ‘terrorist organisation’
US President Donald Trump announced he will classify Antifa as a "major terrorist organisation". The financiers of the US-based left-wing extremists are also to be targeted.
Socialist Paris Mayor ‘put luxury clothing on expenses’
Anne Hidalgo, the Socialist Mayor of Paris, is facing heat after it became public that she used taxpayer money to pay for expensive Dior dresses and a Burberry coat, alongside…
UK court blocks deportation of asylum seeker to France, despite deal
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's flagship "one in, one out" immigration agreement with France has suffered a significant setback.
Georgescu denies coup accusations and says prosecutor using ‘justice like a bullet’
Romania's prosecutor has accused former presidential hopeful Călin Georgescu of wanting to stage a coup d'état.
MEPs sue von der Leyen for allegedly ‘false accusations’ of Russian support
Romanian MEP Gheorghe Piperea filed an action against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for alleged defamation and demanded "moral damages" over her comments…
German President slams Belgium for ‘anti-Semitism’ after ban over Israeli conductor
A decision by the Flanders Festival Ghent to cancel a concert by the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra over its incoming Israeli conductor, Lahav Shani, has ignited an international…
Ford to slash 1,000 jobs in Cologne due to weak electric car demand
Ford Motor Company has announced plans to cut 1,000 jobs at its Cologne plant in Germany, with the reductions set to begin in early 2026.
French PM ends ‘lifelong’ benefits for former prime ministers
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced the abolition of lifelong benefits for former prime ministers.
Unite the Kingdom rally in London draws huge crowds
A large number of protesters took to the streets of London for the Unite the Kingdom rally, spearheaded by anti-Islam campaigner and prominent right-wing activist Tommy Robinson.
UFC star Conor McGregor drops out of Irish presidential race
Former Irish mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Conor McGregor has announced he is dropping his candidacy for the Irish presidential election, claiming the entire process was…
Top German football player reprimanded for condemning the suspected murder of Charlie Kirk
Footballer Felix Nmecha, who plays with German top team BVB Dortmund and with the national team, has got into hot water after expressing his sympathy for Charlie Kirk's family…
US backs UN condemnation of Israeli strikes on Qatar
The United Nations Security Council has issued a rare unanimous condemnation of Israeli airstrikes on Qatar's capital, Doha, with the US breaking from its traditional defence…
Netherlands to end ‘perverse’ carbon emission tax
The Dutch caretaker government is preparing to dismantle its controversial carbon emissions tax on major industrial companies, using a legal workaround to avoid a European…
Eurovision Song Contest faces more boycotts if Israel participates
The Netherlands has become the latest country to threaten withdrawal from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is allowed to participate.
Spanish parliament torpedoes plan to cut working week
In a blow to Spain's Socialist government, the country's Parliament has voted down a bill to reduce working hours.
Meta and TikTok defeat European Commission in court on DSA fees
The European Commission has suffered a major defeat in court over its plans to make large tech platforms pay it to enforce the Digital Services Act.
European politicians and pundits react to fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk
The murder of Charlie Kirk, a prominent US Republican activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, has shocked many in Europe and the US.