‘Uterus renting is inhuman,’ says Italy PM Meloni
Surrogate parenthood is an "inhuman" practice that treats children as "supermarket products," Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said, urging Parliament to…
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Major fraud allegations spur concern over misuse of EU Covid recovery funds
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has found numerous cases of alleged misuse of European Union Covid pandemic recovery funds - worth billions of euros.
Spain and Ireland push EU Member States to recognise Palestine
The Prime Ministers of Spain and Ireland have met to discuss plans on how to get European Union Member States to officially recognise Palestine.
China’s trade minister warns EU over ‘green’ tech probes
China's top trade official warned Brussels against protectionism, saying Beijing was puzzled by European Union inquiries into "green" technology exports and the…
European Parliament sanctions Latvian MEP charged with spying for Russia
The European Parliament has sanctioned a Latvian MEP after Riga's secret service charged her with spying for Russia's FSB security service.
Hard-right ‘could win 30 per cent of MEP seats’
The hard-right could end up with nearly one-third of all European Parliament seats following the June elections, according to a leading Belgian Socialist Party candidate.
Exclusive: Brussels ‘plotting ways to fund abortions across Europe’
Brussels is looking at ways to fund abortions across the continent, according to a report from a behind-closed-doors meeting.
Brussels big guns fire up nuclear energy option
Top Commission officials praised the technology at a high-level event in Brussels on April 11, ending a policy that had seen the Brussels executive sit on the sidelines…
Tusk adamant EU Migration Pact will not apply to Poland
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has insisted the European Union Migration Pact approved by the European Parliament will not apply to Poland.
ECJ rules in favour of Russian oligarchs and removes EU sanctions
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that the European Union has to remove Russian oligarchs Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven from the EU sanction list.
UK’s Labour Party in a quandary over EU ahead of national elections
Leader of the UK’s Labour Party opposition Sir Keir Starmer came under fire after being forced to deny claims he planned to re-enter a customs union with the European…
Six European countries sign deal to protect North Sea systems from Russian sabotage
Six European countries with North Sea coastlines signed an agreement to work together to protect the marine region’s rapidly expanding underwater infrastructure…
US Government ‘deeply aligned’ with EU on Big Tech crackdown, says Vestager
The administration of US President Joe Biden is "deeply aligned" with the European Union when it comes to cracking down on Big Tech, said European Commission Vice-President…
Meloni kicks off high-stakes campaign to rewrite Italy’s Constitution
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has officially launched her controversial campaign to change Italy's Constitution.
EU gives coffee exporter Uganda €40 million to help it comply with forest policy
The EU has given Uganda a 40 million euro grant to help Africa's largest coffee exporter comply with a new EU policy that bars imports of commodities whose production…
Peace in Ukraine, the destruction of Hamas, standing up to China: Europe should rejoice at the prospect of the re-election of Donald Trump – it will soon be emulating his policies
There continues to be a great deal of apprehension in the conventional media of the Western European countries about the likely return of President Trump.
Border firefights erupt after €270m EU aid deal for Armenia
The entire Armenia-Azerbaijan border has suffered five consecutive nights of firefights in a major escalation of conflict following a European Union announcement…
Irish leader resigns and youngest-ever PM appointed amid EU-linked legislation pressures
Ireland's Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Leo Varadkar has officially resigned his position amid growing concerns nationally about European Union-linked legislation.
EC set to target Poland over excessive debt, Warsaw warns
The Polish finance ministry said it expected the European Commission to initiate a so-called excessive deficit procedure (EDP) against the country.
EC ‘spreading misinformation’ over Bulgaria gas controversy, MEP claims
An MEP has accused the European Commission of spreading misinformation concerning an ongoing gas scandal in Bulgaria.
Ahead of Olympics, France unveils new Paris travel rules
France has unveiled a system of compulsory QR-code passes for travel throughout Paris, with the new system reportedly being implemented to reduce the threat of terrorism…
For Europe to be a world player, it needs to be a military power. The continent’s leaders may be waking up to this
The last two years of European involvement in the Ukraine war have revealed an uncomfortable truth: The EU may be a global economic and political power, but its…
‘Opaque’ EU debt mountain growing, German study warns
“EU debt is politically attractive. Economically, however, it creates the wrong incentives, especially for highly indebted Member States,” researchers say
Germany should consider ‘amnesty’ for COVID offences, MP says
The German Government should consider an "amnesty" for people who broke lockdown rules over Covid, a senior MP has said.
Growing concern at EC ‘power grab’ on defence procurement
Pushback is growing among European Union Member States against funding common defence procurement through fresh joint-debt, with Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands…
If you can’t beat ’em? European politicians embrace TikTok despite security fears
When Simon Harris became Ireland's prime minister-in-waiting in March, he turned to a favoured platform to express himself: TikTok.
The tractor referendums: The EU has a choice – more democracy, or more farmer protests?
When a European leader calls a national referendum he is confident he will win, you should picture the old Road Runner villain Wile E Coyote holding a lit stick…
Biden administration issues statement ‘supporting’ EU Digital Services Act
US President Joe Biden's administration has been accused of issuing a statement "supporting" the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA), despite repeated warnings…
‘Russia trying to sabotage European railways,’ says Czech transport minister
Czech Republic transport minister Martin Kupka said Russia was trying to sabotage European railways by hacking into their signalling systems.
EU leaders, Blinken pledge continued support for Armenia amid regional tensions
The United States and European Union will continue to support Armenia and ethnic Armenians from the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, leaders from both sides of…