Uber’s €290 million fine for breaching GDPR rules sparks industry outcry
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Uber €290 million for transferring personal data of European taxi drivers to the US without ensuring data protection…
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Tens of thousands demonstrate against AfD after stabbings in Solingen
After a deadly knife attack in the German city of Solingen, tens of thousands took to the streets to march against Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) in Saxony and…
EU cuts Baltic Sea Cod quotas despite fish-finger shortage fears
The European Commission has announced it is cutting fishing quotas for cod despite ongoing fears of fish-finger shortages in Germany.
French artist leaks phone number of assistant in attempt to target National Rally MP
French artist and comedian Michaël Youn has leaked what he said was the phone number of National Rally MP Frédéric Falcon during a concert, without realising…
German Christian Democrats decry drop in Socialist support ahead of state elections
Senior Christian Democrats in Germany have decried the drop in public support for the country's Socialists ahead of key regional elections in the country's east.
Cash-strapped German Government ‘throwing money at unimpressive video games’
German economy minister Robert Habeck (Greens) is under pressure after announcing new subsidies for the digital gaming sector, despite the country's budget problems…
Germany sets most lenient cannabis drug-driving limit in EU
Under new drug regulations in Germany, Berlin has set the most lenient drug-driving limit in the European Union.
Populist challenge leads stodgy German parties towards political chaos
The smallest party in Germany’s tripartite government, the Free Democrats (FDP), have been angering their coalition allies with a series of recent policy pronouncements.
Austria’s FPÖ vows to curb migration, abolish ‘green taxes’ upon election win
FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl presented the programme at an event in Vienna under the headline: Fortress Austria. Fortress of Freedom.
Hungary threatens to send its migrants to Brussels over EU fines
The Hungarian Government is planning to give free one-way tickets to Brussels for migrants and asylum seekers who want to enter the European Union, reports indicate.
French musician slams Democrats for using his music at national convention
French musician and producer DJ Snake has publicly distanced himself from the US Democratic Party, criticising their use of his song during the second night of the…
Nord Stream a ‘legitimate target’ for Ukraine, Czech President claims
The Nord Stream pipelines were a "legitimate target" for Ukraine's armed forces to sabotage or strike, the President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel has claimed.
Coalition talks fail in Belgium as Socialists and Liberals refuse tax compromise
That negotiations could fail over capital gains tax adds to the financial problems left by an outgoing government noted for its lavish spending.
Former EPP PM of Ireland cosies up to Pelosi at Democrat convention
Ireland's former European People's Party (EPP) prime minister, Leo Varadkar, is reportedly palling about with ex-US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi at the Democratic…
Evangelical Church kicks out local leader over AfD links
An evangelical church in Germany has removed one of its members from all of his leadership roles as a result of his links to the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
Liberal Renew group in danger of loosing another seat to the Right
Renew, the liberal faction in the European Parliament, is at risk of losing its Estonian representative to a more right-wing group, possibly the centre-right ECR.
EU sanctions ‘could spark German fish-finger shortage,’ industry chief warns
Possible sanctions on Russia could prompt a fish-finger shortage in Germany, local media in the country has reported.
Germany to establish first foreign military base since Second World War
Germany is set to establish its first permanent military base abroad since the end of the Second World War.
ECHR has given every prisoner the right to ‘change their sex’, legal think-tank claims
“Thanks to ECHR case law, the vast majority of European countries recognise ‘gender’ as a form of private identity that anyone can choose for oneself at their…
Immigrants and crime bleed socialism out of ‘Red Vienna’
There are few cities in the world more associated with socialism than Vienna -- or “Red Vienna,” as it has been called by socialists and non-socialists alike.
EU’s Borrell warns EU-China trade war could be ‘unavoidable’
“We mustn’t be naive, we have no interest to get into a trade war… but maybe it’s unavoidable, it’s also in the logic of things.”
Former commissioner takes senior role with controversial Chinese firm SHEIN
A former European Commissioner has sparked concern after taking a senior role at a major Chinese retailer SHEIN -- an online retailer facing accusations of compelling…
Polish PM Tusk’s attorney wants to strip licence from Catholic radio station
Roman Giertych, an MP from Donald Tusk’s ruling Civic Coalition (KO) and an attorney for the Tusk family has said Catholic radio station Radio Maryja should have…
Rejoice Republicans, even questionable polls show Trump would win narrowly
European observers should not be deceived by the window-rattling ululations of joy emitted by the formidable and disciplined Democratic Party machine and its hallelujah…
Poland border soldiers may now repel a migrant attack with firearms
Polish President Andrzej Duda has signed into law legislation ensuring that soldiers will no longer face criminal liability for using their firearms in cases of…
Polish President Duda and PM Tusk strike deal over European Commissioner choice
Poland's feuding president and prime minister have struck a deal on the appointment of the country's European Commissioner.
Brothers of Italy MEP blasts the European liberal desire to censor Musk and X
"There's an irrepressible desire for censorship in this dilapidated contemporary Left, whether post-communist or liberal, it no longer makes a difference."
Trump floats Musk cabinet role after EU bust-up
Former US president Donald Trump has suggested he could offer Elon Musk a role in his future cabinet should he retake the White House in November.
Massive immigration in Europe is dangerous, says French ex-border boss
Fernand Gontier, the former director of the French Border Police, has warned that mass migration into Europe is becoming "unmanageable" and "destabilising."
Kyiv: our Kursk attack shows Kremlin red lines are bluff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday his country's assault on Russia's Kursk region showed that Kremlin threats of retaliation were a bluff, and…