The West can still get things done: The ramp-up in Allied ammo production is a reminder of our inherent strength
There is no hiding the fact that across key Western nations the mood is darkening in relation to the Ukraine war.
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Balkans now feeling fallout of Israel-Hamas war
The fall-out from the Israel-Hamas war is starting to be felt in the Balkans, where greater numbers of Palestinian refugees are arriving.
Nordic countries agree to joint return flights for failed asylum seekers
Nordic Governments agreed at a Copenhagen summit to co-operate more on returning migrants to their countries of origin, especially rejected asylum seekers.
Spanish amnesty fight reaches the Committee of the Regions
The fight over the recent amnesty deal in Spain has reached even into one of the EU's smaller institutions.
Tired of rising energy costs, Michelin and Goodyear to pull out of Germany
The "rapid" deterioration of the market outlook in Germany has led to Goodyear shutting two plants, one in Brandenburg and one in Hesse.
EU cancels Congo election observation mission
The European Union has cancelled its election observation mission for the Democratic Republic of Congo's December 20 general elections, saying it would not be able…
Law and Justice could easily have secured a third term in Poland. Here is how
There are a few fictional narratives that need untangling to make sense of Poland’s October elections, understand what is happening now, and know what to expect.
Spain working to rescue EU AI regulation amid French revolt
Spain, the current holder of the presidency of the Council of the European Union, is trying to rescue the bloc’s first stab at regulating artificial intelligence…
European Ombudsman ‘amazed’ by media ‘leniency’ on von der Leyen Pfizer texts
European Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly said she is "amazed" at how "such a prominent figure as von der Leyen isn't questioned harder on her missing Pfizer texts".
Belarus police raid premises of opposition activists and their families
Police in Belarus have raided the offices of opposition members as part of a crackdown on dissenters who revolted against the Government in 2020.
Euro MPs want regulation of music streaming to ‘protect diversity’
MEPs sitting on the Committee on Culture and Education bemoaned the lack of bureaucratic influence in the sector, voting in favour of demanding EU action by 23 votes…
Belgium buries terrorist murderer ‘under false name’ to deter ‘sympathisers’ from rallying there
The terrorist who killed two Swedes in Brussels in October has been buried under an unrevealed false name to prevent his resting place from becoming a rallying point…
The Left’s Goliath is beating the Right’s David where it really matters
“If voting could change anything they'd abolish it,” was once a catchy quip used by cynics to justify their apathy and non-participation in elections.
Niger junta reneges on EU migration deal, reopening Mediterranean floodgate
The junta in Niger has repealed anti-migration legislation designed to limit the mass influx of West African arrivals to Europe
European Court of Justice approves banning of religious symbols at work
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled in favour of the Belgian Government banning religious symbols in the workplace in an apparent effort to create a “neutral…
Swedish Left does U-turn on mass migration
Sweden has quickly shifted from being one of Europe's most ethnically homogenous nations to one of its most diverse, which has resulted in negative societal consequences,…
Shares in Belgian distributor Bpost tank on report of loss of vital contract
Belgian unions fear 4,500 jobs at Belgian Post Group (Bpost) could be at risk if the Government awards the national distribution contract for newspapers and magazines…
Dubliners fear police cannot defend them from criminals, Irish councillor says
Communities in Dublin have little confidence that Ireland's police can protect them from criminals, a councillor in the country has claimed.
Slovak truckers threaten Ukraine border blockade from December 1
Slovak truckers are threatening to block the country's main border crossing with Ukraine from December 1 unless steps are taken to limit competition from Ukrainian…
Has Sunak lost his marbles? It takes major league ineptness to turn a ritualistic Greek demand for the return of the Parthenon Friezes into a diplomatic incident
British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, is so floundering, so out of his depth and at the end of his time that the basics of diplomacy are impossible for him to grasp.
Ruling reality is not enough! MEPs demand EU regulation of ‘virtual worlds’
Seemingly unhappy with just ruling Europe, MEPs have demanded that the European Union starts regulating "virtual worlds", such as Facebook's metaverse and Star Trek-style…
Ireland desperately needs a properly Irish Conservative party: Here’s how we might get it
You could look at a line-up – think of a police line-up – of everyone involved in last week’s riot in Dublin.
Timmermans failed to live up to Dutch elections hype
Former vice-president of the European Commission and “Green Pope” Frans Timmermans took a pasting in the November 22 elections, even among his potential supporters.
Has the EU project just imploded in Dublin?
The failures of the EU project took on a tragically tangible form in Dublin with a knife attack that injured three children and a woman, precipitating some of the…
Just seven Member States meet EU budget rules
Only seven of the European Union's 27 Member States have budgets that meet the bloc's financial probity guidelines, according to the European Commission.
Meta Platforms’ paid ad-free service targeted in Austrian privacy complaint
Meta Platforms' paid no-ads subscription service launched in Europe this month faced one of its biggest tests as advocacy group NOYB on Tuesday filed a complaint…
China tries ‘divide-and-conquer’ approach to EU with visa move ahead of Beijing-Brussels summit
In a surprise move, China has waived visas for citizens of the European Union's five largest economies, which analysts say is designed to split bloc members ahead…
Kallas’ ‘days are numbered’ as Estonia falls out of love with former star
One third of her Reform party abstained from re-electing her as its leader in a November 18 vote
Polish Prime Minister Morawiecki installs 14-day ‘charade’ government
Polish President Andrzej Duda has appointed a government headed by Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki that is expected to last just days.
Largest solar-cell firm in Germany may decamp to US over energy costs
Meyer Burger Technology, a Swiss firm, said the decision on whether to pull its manufacturing out of Germany or not will be made “within weeks”