Germans ‘may be left in the cold three days a week’, energy titan warns
If German coal plants are closed down, as is required by 2030, the country faces around 100 power cuts of up to 21 hours annually, according to Westenergie, Germany's…
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There can be no peace in the Middle East until Hamas is eliminated. Israel is being held to different, higher, standards than any other state
It is disappointing to see the wave of synchronised credulity with which Europe has fallen in behind the tired and mistaken argument that Israel is obliged to…
EP targets ‘crooks’ over Russian EU-sanction dodging
The European Parliament has approved measures cracking down on "crooks" who allegedly help sanctioned entities, such as Russia, evade European Union sanctions.
Fuzzy picture as Poland cuts funding to pro-Belarusian opposition TV channel
The Polish Government-controlled TVP has fired the head of the TV Belsat channel broadcasting in Russian and Belarusian and reduced funding for it by half in a…
Dutch government formation progresses – albeit at glacial pace
After months of difficult negotiations in the Netherlands - and not a little drama - it looks as though progress is being made on forming a government coalition.
Apple’s pips squeezed harder as EU directive bites
Apple made a major concession in its battle to protect the dominance of its App Store on iPhones and other devices in Europe, saying developers will be free to…
‘Wake up or there’ll be no coffee to smell,’ German trade group warns Brussels
Europe's coffee merchants are sleepwalking into a caffeine crisis, the German Coffee Association (GCA) has warned.
No shift, Sherlock? Well, ECB hints of summer interest-rate cuts as Eastern Europe wields axe
It could be a sunnier summer for the Eurozone after the European Central Bank (ECB) hinted it might finally cut high interest rates that have enriched banks but…
Italy impounds German NGO’s ‘rescue ship’ Sea-Eye 4 for 60 days
Italian authorities have detained for 60 days the German ship Sea-Eye 4, a former offshore supply vessel repurposed for at-sea rescue operations and run by German…
The EPP is now talking tough on migration as they seek to head off a populist revolt at the European elections – with Ursula von der Leyen’s record, don’t believe them
Last week at the Bucharest European People's Party (EPP) Congress Ursula von der Leyen was crowned lead candidate for a second term as President of the European…
‘No part of German military ready for war,’ armed forces official warns
There is not a single part of the German military that is ready for a global conflict, a senior military official has warned.
European People’s Party MEPs pressure Greens over sex-assault allegations
In a letter leaked to Brussels Signal, 14 MEPs from the European People's Party (EPP) have written to the European Greens' parliamentary leaders Philippe Lamberts…
European Council green-lights ‘gig economy’ workers’ protections
The European Council of Ministers has given its final green light to provide additional legal protections for workers in the "gig economy".
Czech mates ease Ukraine’s shell shortage after EU falls short
Czech President Petr Pavel said much-needed artillery rounds for Ukraine should start to arrive within weeks following Prague's successful initiative to source 800,000…
Dublin in tumult as leaders jet off for St Patrick’s Day junkets after referendum rout
Irish Government ministers faced widespread criticism after jetting-off for St Patrick's Day celebrations in the US and elsewhere, just a week after a botched referendum…
EU will recommend opening talks with Bosnia to join the bloc
The European Union’s executive arm will recommend opening membership talks with Bosnia-Herzegovina, a big boost for the most fragile and divided of the countries…
Three Palestinians arrested in Italy for allegedly planning terror attacks
Three Palestinians have been arrested in Italy for allegedly planning attacks on an as-yet unspecified country.
Anti-Semitic ‘venomous hatred’ mars opening of Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam
The opening of the National Holocaust museum in Amsterdam was targeted by protestors amid sickening chants of anti-Semitic hatred such as "Get lost, cancer Jews".
EC accused of breaking own data-protection rules – again
The European Commission has once again been accused of breaking its own data-protection rules.
Portugal swings to the Right
The right-wing has emerged as the big winner in Portugal’s latest national elections.
EC: Claims of staff sympathy for Hamas ‘unsubstantiated’
The European Commission has denounced claims that some of its staff may hold sympathies for Hamas, calling the allegations "unsubstantiated".
Germany ‘must spend €10 billion to keep population safe from Russian aggression’
Germany needs to spend at least €10 billion on bomb shelters and other civilian-protection measures in preparation for a possible war with Russia, the head of…
Smash-hit Dutch Eurovision entry doesn’t please everyone: ’embarrassing European propaganda’
Europapa, the Dutch entry for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, is a big hit with the public - and also carries a political message praising the benefits of…
Apple folds to EC amid ‘digital enforcer’ Breton’s threats
Apple has bowed to the demands of the European Commission after receiving publicly issued threats by the bloc's self-styled "digital enforcer" Thierry Breton.
Polish troops deployment in Ukraine ‘not off the cards’ as Warsaw mulls Macron’s idea
Polish foreign minister Radosław Sikorski has said NATO forces could possibly be deployed in Ukraine.
Macron crows as Notre-Dame chicken-topped spire unveiled but missed deadlines may clip his wings
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris unveiled its new spire - topped with a golden rooster.
War in Ukraine has gone on too long and cost too many lives – only a second Trump presidency has the chance of bringing peace with honour for Kyiv
Despite widespread media reports to the contrary, the reelection of Donald Trump might be the most desirable outcome for Ukraine in the upcoming US presidential…
Ireland’s voters give government ‘kick in the teeth’ with solid rejection of two referendums
It should have been an easy win, even for a government trailing by up to 10 per cent in the polls and facing an election next year.
Former EC chief Juncker warns of ‘shift to the Right’ as European elections loom
In an interview with the Catholic daily Tagespost, former European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker said he expected "that the forces on the right-wing…
EC and Tinder strike sweetheart deal over pricing
Online dating and social network website Tinder has reached a negotiated agreement with the help of the European Commission regarding the pricing of its premium…