US does not want to defend Europe any more, but Europeans say ‘Ho-hum’
If you have paid attention to European defence issues and NATO conversations these past few weeks, you’d have thought that something got into the water in the…
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Germany’s SPD warns of ‘firewall collapse’ as CDU/Greens may vote with AfD
In an open letter, Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) has urged the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Greens to resist any form of co-operation with the…
Denmark boosts Arctic defence spending by $2.1 billion, responding to US pressure
Denmark said it would spend 14.6 billion Danish crowns ($2.
Polish minister calls for Tesla boycott amid Musk’s support for Germany’s AfD
Poland’s sports minister Sławomir Nitras has said that no self-respecting Pole should buy a Tesla vehicle.
Trump effect in Poland? Opposition candidate takes shock poll lead
Karol Nawrocki, the main opposition Conservatives (PiS) candidate in May’s Polish presidential election, has according to the latest opinion poll taken a shock…
Jews thrown out of Holocaust memorial event after Irish president compares it to Gaza
On Sunday, January 26, a Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony in Dublin was overshadowed by an incident involving a 37-year-old Israeli woman residing in Ireland.
Now is the ‘best time’ to negotiate independence from Denmark says Greenlandic MP
“This is the best time to push for independence from the pressure of the United States,” declared pro-independence Greenlandic MP Kuno Fencker.
Thousands protest in Slovakia over PM Fico’s government
Thousands of people protested on January 26 in the central square of Slovakia's Bratislava against Prime Minister Robert Fico's government and what they saw as its…
Polish PM Tusk moves to control national election certification process
Poland’s parliament has passed a bill changing the judicial process for the validation of this May’s presidential election.
Protests erupt as Greeks accuse authorities of Tempi train tragedy cover-up
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered on January 26 outside the Greek Parliament in Athens, demanding justice for the 57 victims of the 2023 Tempi train disaster.
Vienna Greens politician accused of trying to influence upcoming city vote
The Greens party in the Austrian capital Vienna has been trying to fire its only city councillor of Turkish descent.
For the EU elite, a lesson in how an American succeeds, no credentials needed
Anyone who still doubts that Donald Trump has a wicked sense of humour need only consider his chosen ambassador to the EU, Andrew Puzder, recent CEO of the Hardee’s…
‘EU should mull stationing troops in Greenland,’ says bloc’s military chief
The European Union’s top military official, Robert Brieger, has suggested that EU nations should station troops in Greenland following the example of the US.
Focus moves on to Timmermans’ honorary degrees after ‘shadow lobbying’ scandal
Former Brussels 'green' chief Frans Timmermans received an honorary doctoral degree from the Dutch Technical University of Delft after the European Commission authorised…
Musk weighs in via video at German party AfD’s conference
US tech billionaire Elon Musk has appeared in a video call at the election campaign kick-off of the Alternative for Germany Party (AfD), again showing his strong…
Priceless Romanian gold masterpieces stolen from Dutch museum
Several golden archaeological masterpieces from Romania have been stolen from a Dutch museum.
Trump could occupy Greenland ‘tomorrow, by decree’, Danish politician claims
The US could take control of Greenland "tomorrow" by simple decree if it wanted, a Danish politician said on Sunday.
BlackRock CEO: ‘Now is the time to invest in Europe’
Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has said at the World Economic Forum in Davos that Europe was being underestimated by global investors…
Belgium mulls ending life-long unemployment benefits and cuts to fix budget
A leaked note picked up by Belgian media regarding the ongoing government coalition talks in the country has shown that life-long unemployment benefits were under…
Germany’s CDU announces plan for push-backs at the German border
Germany’s Conservative CDU party has announced it was taking a tougher course on illegal immigration into the country.
Leaked paper shows EU plans for ‘green’ boost to make bloc ‘competitive’
Brussels is planning to ramp up the European Union's green crusade, a move meant to make the bloc more competitive, a leaked document seen by Brussels Signal has…
Dutch subsidies to fight radical Islam allegedly ‘went to Moroccan cheese factory’
Funds from the city of Rotterdam intended to combat the radicalisation of Islamic youth were allegedly misappropriated and diverted for years to invest in a cheese…
Afghan alleged killer remained as refugee in German due to ‘admin error’, media reports
An Afghan who is alleged to have killed two people in Germany was in the country due to an "administrative error", German media has reported.
Germany’s Baerbock: ‘I can handle Trump’s trade chief Rubio – I lived in Florida’
Germany's outgoing foreign minister Annalena Baerbock has insisted she had an advantage when dealing with US President Donald Trump and his administration - because…
EU mulls new uses of Russia’s frozen funds
The European Union has been actively exploring ways to utilise frozen Russian assets more effectively.
French Senate votes to end lifetime perks for ex-PMs and presidents
The French Senate has voted to end lifetime benefits previously granted to former presidents and prime ministers.
Romanian Conservatives step down ‘to support Georgescu’ in re-run elections
Romania's Conservative party AUR has announced it will pull out of the forthcoming re-run of the country's presidential election to support the winner of the previous…
Slovak opposition accuses PM Fico of mulling EU exit
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has faced criticism over his apparent ambiguity regarding Slovakia's membership of the European Union.
EC Vice-President Kallas: EU at risk of direct Russian attack ‘as soon as 2028’
The European Union is at risk of a direct attack from Russia as soon as 2028 if it fails to shore up its own defence, the bloc's foreign affairs tsar Kaja Kallas…
MEGA dazzle: does the MAGA playbook apply in Europe?
From the moment that America’s 47th president took his oath of office this Monday, it’s as if national conservatives around the world, together with the opponents…