Slovak court gives 21-year jail term to man who shot PM Fico
A Slovak court on Tuesday sentenced a gunman who shot Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico last year to 21 years in prison.
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Suspect held over firebombing attempt on Polish PM Tusk’s party HQ
A man has been detained following an attempted firebombing of the Warsaw headquarters of the party led by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Time’s up for daylight saving time, says Spain
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is pushing Brussels to end seasonal time change in the European Union, saying "it no longer makes sense".
Digital euro ‘seeks to solve nonexistent problem’
European banks are pushing back against plans for a digital version of the euro, warning they are being asked to cover the costs of the European Central Bank’s…
German government promotes ‘terrorist’ Antifa with ‘guides for Antifa thugs’
While some European countries have hastened to follow US President Donald Trump’s example in designating so-called “Antifa” as a terrorist organisation, Germany…
Germany recalls ambassador to Georgia over ‘agitation against the EU’
Germany has recalled its ambassador to Georgia amid an escalating conflict with the government the Caucasus country.
Hungary slams Poland for freeing Ukrainian accused of blowing up Nord Stream
A Polish court's decision to free a Ukrainian man wanted by Germany for blowing up the Nord Stream pipelines has been criticised by Hungarian foreign minister Peter…
The euro is a ‘decaying currency’, Orbán is smart to stay out
When Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared that Hungary should refuse the euro—because the European Union itself is "disintegrating"—he was being anything…
Slovakian PM Fico’s Smer kicked out of Party of European Socialists
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico's Smer-SD Party has been formally expelled from the Party of European Socialists (PES) in the European Parliament.
French regulator to probe Conservative media reporting on Socialist ‘conspiracy’
France's audiovisual watchdog Arcom will investigate the editorial treatment of the controversy around discussions between French Socialist Party executives and…
Israeli football fans not welcome in Birmingham over fear of violence
Supporters of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv have been banned from attending their team's UEFA Europa League match against UK team Aston Villa at Villa Park,…
France charges four over plot against Russia dissident
France has charged four people over a suspected plot against a Russian dissident, prosecutors said Friday, after a refugee who helped reveal abuses in Russian prisons…
Former guard at US embassy in Norway convicted of spying for Russia and Iran
A Norwegian court has sentenced a former security guard at the US Embassy in Norway's capital Oslo to three years and seven months in prison for spying for Russia…
European Parliament pushes for Russian energy ban
A majority in the European Parliament voted yesterday to bring forward the full ban on Russian oil to 1 January 2026 and on Russian gas to 1 January 2027.
EC accused of ‘pandering to the US’ with deforestation rules
The European Commission announced it would delay its anti-deforestation regulation for a second time.
EP calls for tightened ‘safety’ measures for minors online
The European Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee has approved a draft report on making online services safer for minors, in line with…
German Conservative heavyweights demand CDU revise its AfD standpoint
Several well-known German Christian Democrats have spoken out in favour of changing the Christian Democratic Union party’s course regarding its main opponent,…
Polish PM Tusk blames partners, presidents and opposition for unmet promises
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said he accepts that his government has failed to deliver on many important election pledges.
Top Italian court bars extradition to Germany of Ukrainian in Nord Stream case
Italy's top court blocked the extradition to Germany of a Ukrainian man arrested over the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines linking Russia with Europe,…
German Government coalition crisis as SDP pulls out of draft compromise
Germany’s political leadership is in turmoil after a discussion on the reintroduction of compulsory military service became the latest crisis for the government…
Swedish party leader steps down, citing relentless hatred and threats
Anna-Karin Hatt, the leader of the Swedish Liberal Centre Party (Centerpartiet), caused surprise when she announced her resignation, citing an unbearable wave of…
Frans Timmermans struggles to win over his own voters
Former European climate czar and current leader of the Dutch merged GroenLinks–PvdA part, Frans Timmermans, is struggling to win over voters, including those within…
Unidentified drones disrupt NATO exercise in Poland
Dutch soldiers on manoeuvres in NATO exercises in Poland had their communication systems disrupted by drones of unidentified origin just moments after they spotted…
German Government parties agree on draft lottery to counter army’s severe manpower shortage
The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government is planning to introduce a lottery system for compulsory military service.
Abandon the dogma: The Green Deal makes EU colder, poorer and weak
A few days ago, Greta Thunberg sailed to Gaza with her comrades, only to end up in a taxpayer-funded rescue by the Greek government.
France: Media and NGOs join forces to counter Le Pen
With France’s next municipal elections less than eight months away, journalists at StreetPress have launched a nationwide campaign aimed at tracking and countering…
Arab peace activist warns of radical Islam in Europe
An Arab activist who campaigns for better relations between the Arab world and Israel has warned that Europe is badly handling radical Islam.
Protests outside Microsoft’s EU office after it ends security updates for older devices
A group of protesters gathered outside Microsoft's EU office to complain about the company's decision to end security updates for its older devices running the Windows…
Can Merz survive the (latest) coalition from Hell?
The serial travails of the dying Macron presidency may be dominating the headlines, but the profound dysfunction of Germany’s coalition government holds its own…
Poles apart: President Nawrocki and PM Tusk clash over court purge
Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki and Prime Minister Donald Tusk, ideologically poles apart, are set to clash over judicial reforms aimed at purging thousands…