Belgian giants still in Russia five years on, pressure builds as explanations wear thin
Five years after Russia launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, some of Belgium's most prominent multinationals remain active in the country.
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Meloni asks for greater EU fiscal flexibility to tackle the ongoing energy crisis
In a letter sent to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, she stressed that this should occur without altering the overall deviation limits.
German Greens’ shock after its motion passes with votes of AfD
A seemingly irrelevant vote in the state parliament of Saxony has turned into a showcase of the hysteria affecting much of Germany’s political class.
EU foreign affairs chief Kallas: ‘Huge defence funds but European industry not increasing output’
The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, has warned that Europe’s defence industry is not increasing production…
Emperors lost in their Labyrinths, unwilling to listen to the common people
If one factor links the dire unpopularity of Chancellor Merz and President Macron, it is their political insularity.
Renew Europe chief targets French conservative media over ‘Russian propaganda’
Renew Europe President and French MEP Valérie Hayer has accused two French conservative media outlets of relaying Kremlin narratives and called on the country’s…
Moreno Bonilla, the PP globalist champion who is in politics to have a quiet life
Few Spanish so-called conservatives have embraced the policy menu of the European progressive consensus with as little visible discomfort.
So-called frugal northern countries round on Spain as EU funds row escalates
For PM Pedro Sánchez, who is already grappling with corruption investigations involving figures close to the ruling PSOE, the timing is awkward.
CDU’s Hagel rejects AfD bid to make him Baden-Württemberg premier
He stated he would not stand and pledged that his party would close ranks behind Cem Özdemir, the Greens' candidate agreed under the coalition deal signed two days…
EU considers military mission in Lebanon as UNIFIL prepares to withdraw
The plan was outlined by Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, ahead of a meeting of EU foreign and defence ministers in Brussels.
German Green leader says soldiers can ‘desert’ under AfD defence minister
He stressed his political work was aimed at preventing any AfD role in power.
Magyar frames Škoda and home stay as austerity, both continue Orbán-era practice
Orbán himself never moved into an official residence after returning to power in 2010, continuing to live with his family in his house on Cinege Street in Buda.
Spanish European Commissioner green-lights €1.5 billion for Andalusian farmers as regional elections loom
Teresa Ribera is a close ally of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and a fellow member of the Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE).
EU invites Taliban to Brussels for talks on immigration
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EU to ease train travel with one journey, one ticket rules
The EU could force railway companies to sell rivals' tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms under plans to be unveiled today aiming to boost…
Part I, the classroom as psychological vaccination site: The EU’s war on ‘wrongthink’
There was a time when education meant initiation into the life of the mind.
Hungary’s new Government breaks with Orbán-era border defence
Budapest intends to allow "asylum applications" at its frontiers to bring an end to the EU's daily €1 million fines.
Polish MEP vows ‘to sue UK PM’ over entry ban ahead of Robinson march
British authorities denied the visa application, arguing that Tarczynski’s presence in the country was “not considered conducive to the public good".
Spain insists on refusing US use of bases for Iran strikes as Trump threatens trade cut-off
The Rota and Morón bases are jointly operated under a bilateral agreement but remain under Spanish command.
Alleged Louvre terror attack plan: Tunisian man arrested
A 27-year-old Tunisian man named Dhafer M was arrested on alleged terror charges in the Paris region and later placed in pretrial detention.
‘EU should consider social media ban for children,’ says EC chief
The European Union should explore limiting children's access to social media with possible new rules proposed within months, European Commission President Ursula…
From ‘Brejoin’ to Green revolution: European Greens push hard
European Green Party leaders have made a call for the UK to rejoin the European Union.
Can European democracy be bought? Ask the rich men of Qatar
Shame, not guilt, is the currency of scandal. In 2022, on anti-corruption day no less, Belgian police uncovered €1.
Detention of Polish Right’s leader part of UK’s crackdown ahead of Robinson march
Slawomir Mentzen MP, one of the two leaders of Poland’s right-wing Confederation party, was detained for three hours at London Airport on suspicion that he may…
Is this the end of the UK? Very possibly
Perhaps the most exquisitely stupid alliance since the formation of the United Arab Republic of Syria, Egypt and Gaza in 1959 was announced last weekend.
Russia remains ‘important partner’ for new Hungarian government
Hungary's new government will maintain its relations with Russia, the country's incoming foreign minister Anita Orbán has said.
Starmer to ‘block activists’ from attending Tommy Robinson march
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that his government will move to prevent what he described as "far-right agitators" from entering the UK ahead…
Poland embarks on a path of rising debt and record deficits
On May 8th, the Polish government was set to sign the SAFE defence procurement loan agreement with the European Commission in Warsaw.
Spain, Ireland and Slovenia public broadcasters pull Eurovision over Israel
They have confirmed they will not air this year's Eurovision Song Contest, escalating a wider protest at Israel's participation in the event.
Brussels rushes Ukraine accession as Orbán exit leaves no openly critical voice
The European Commissioner for Enlargement has urged the bloc's member states to formally open all six negotiation clusters with Ukraine "as soon as possible".