European Parliament to debate ‘controversial’ kiss in Women’s World Cup
The European Parliament has added the “controversial” kiss at the FIFA Women's Football World Cup Final on August 20 to its list of items to be debated at Strasbourg's…
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Rising foreign-student numbers in the Netherlands puts pressure on education system
An influx of foreign students is threatening the proper functioning of the Dutch higher-education system, the country's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported.
Gen Z more enthusiastic to work than older generations, study finds
Gen Z, or those born between 1996 and 2010, are more enthusiastic about working than older generations, a survey conducted in Germany has found.
‘Russia will be happy if you don’t succeed in joining EU,’ Borrell tells Georgia
Russia "will be pleased if Georgia fails in joining the European Union", EU foreign minister Josep Borrell told press in the Caucasian country’s capital, Tbilisi,…
A summer among the énarques: In this world nothing goes better with an infinity pool than a virulent dose of anti-Americanism
As an end-of-summer holiday, it was unexpected - and decidedly welcome.
Belgian climate expert left red-faced after being caught with his pants down
A clip of a TV interview with Belgian environmental geopolitical scientist François Gemenne has gone viral - but not because of his expertise.
EC insists it is pushing Palestine to accept LGBTQI+ rights
The European Commission has insisted that it is working to get Palestine's Islamist-leaning government to accept LGBTQI+ rights.
Renew calls for ‘cordon sanitaire’ against ‘anti-European’ parties ahead of 2024 European Parliament elections
The declaration is an opening salvo ahead the 2024 European Parliament elections, as the Parliament's third-biggest group assembled in Vienna to decide its party…
Islamic institutions in Belgium oppose sex-education programme in schools
With the new school year back in full swing, all students in the French-speaking community in Belgium will now regularly receive relational, emotional and sex education.
European rabbis denounce use of ‘genocide’ label for Nagorno-Karabakh crisis
Some 50 rabbis from throughout Europe have denounced the use of the term "genocide" to describe the activities of Azerbaijani forces towards Armenians living in…
Belgian Government set to face court over ban on shelter for single male migrants
Eight organisations have filed an urgent request for suspension with the Council of State, the supreme administrative court of Belgium, against the recent decision…
Third World War has already begun, Ukrainian security chief claims
A senior figure within Ukraine's security establishment has suggested that the Third World War has already begun with Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ryanair boss gets the cream cake treatment
Climate extremists threw cream cakes at Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary in Brussels on September 7.
EU enlargement high on agenda of 2024 Presidency
Belgium’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Hadja Lahbib wants European Union enlargement to be prioritised during the six-month Belgian Presidency of the Council of…
EPP press director slams Socialists over warning letter to EC President von der Leyen
The centre-right European People's Party (EPP) has lambasted a warning letter sent by the Socialists and Democrats (S&D) Group to European Commission President Ursula…
Macron under pressure from both Left and Right on immigration bill
French President Emmanuel Macron’s government is coming under fire from both the Left and Right over its new immigration reform bill.
Brussels will not pull aid from Uganda over anti-gay law
The European Union will continue providing Uganda with aid despite the East African country's new anti-gay law, the European Commission has confirmed.
Le Pen niece tops Zemmour’s Reconquête! list ahead of European Parliament elections
Marion Maréchal announced on September 6 that she will head the list of right-wing firebrand Éric Zemmour, leader of the Reconquête! (R!
Von der Leyen tells anti-wolf supporters she is ‘collecting data’ ahead of expected cull push
Ursula von der Leyen took time out from a meeting with fellow German politicians to update supporters about a potential EU-wide wolf cull on September 6.
Europe needs to get serious about its capacity for independent military action
For hardcore Eurofederalists the military question is foundational to their vision of a United States of Europe.
EXCLUSIVE: EU President Charles Michel’s penchant for luxury watches
The EU President was spotted shopping for an 18-karat yellow gold Ellipse Jumbo model, in excellent condition, worth €22,000.
EU court backs Frontex in Syrian man’s ‘pushback’ damages case
Judges have found against a Syrian migrant who claimed his family were victims of “pushbacks” and sued for damages.
‘Timmermans effect’ already spluttering as Dutch eye elections
Timmermans, the European Commission's former vice-president, is planning to be the figurehead of a Dutch election programme backed by a combined list of Socialists…
Ukrainian Catholic bishops rebuke pope over his Russia comments
Ukraine's Eastern Rite Catholic bishops bluntly told Pope Francis at a meeting on Wednesday that some of his comments about Russia had caused great pain and were…
Cuba is deeply involved in the Ukraine War on Russia’s side – and that’s cause for concern
Cuba has been flying under the radar among a small axis of nations who have supported Russia in its invasion of Ukraine.
EC reshuffles as Vestager eyes top job at European Investment Bank
Margrethe Vestager has taken leave from her role in the European Commission to try for the presidency of the European Investment Bank (EIB).
Qatargate: ‘In 10 years I have never seen so much pressure’
In a two separate interviews, Belgian federal prosecutor Frédéric Van Leeuw and former lead Qatargate investigator Michel Claise have unveiled the problematic…
Musk dodges designation as EU labels TikTok, Facebook owners as digital ‘gatekeepers’
US billionaire Elon Musk and his X social media platform, formerly Twitter, appear to be off the hook for now with the European Commission leaving the company outside…
Socialists warn von der Leyen ahead of State of the Union speech
Coming a week ahead of von der Leyen's much-hyped State of the European Union speech on September 13, the letter touches on what S&D says are emerging cracks in…
Huawei’s new chip breakthrough likely to trigger closer US scrutiny -analysts
Huawei Technologies' breakthrough in making an advanced chip underscores China's determination and capacity to fight back against U.S.