European Parliament crisis for Renew faction as Dutch Liberals join government with Geert Wilders
European Liberals are in turmoil following the decision by the Dutch Liberal VVD party to join a coalition government with Geert Wilders.
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French police kill man who set fire to Rouen synagogue
French police in Rouen shot dead an armed man who set fire to the city's synagogue, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin and local officials said on Friday.
EC again investigates Meta over alleged DSA breaches
The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Meta for allegedly breaching the Digital Services Acts (DSA).
In depth: The new right-wing Dutch coalition agreement
With Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) as its biggest partner, the coalition has promised the toughest-ever laws on asylum, a relaxation of climate policies and…
Spain: PSOE is the ‘hegemonic, systemic party’, says PM Sánchez
While establishment parties are under pressure in many European countries, in Spain, the Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) is proving its resilience once again.
Man arrested over alleged attempt on life of MEP candidate hours after Brussels Signal interview
A man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to "kill" Irish MEP candidate Malachy Steenson in Dublin.
China dwarfs EU investment in bloc’s own back yard
China is dwarfing European Union investment in countries in the bloc's own neighbourhood, from Morocco to Turkey.
German AfD party senior Petr Bystron’s premises searched in alleged bribery investigation
The premises of one of the German Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's top candidates in the June European Parliament elections, Petr Bystron, have been searched…
Slovak PM Fico in ‘serious’ condition after shooting as allies blame media
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in serious condition following an assassination attempt, with allies of the leader blaming the media and political opposition…
France bans TikTok in New Caledonia amid ‘foreign interference’ claims
Authorities say that the unprecedented move is an attempt to curb ongoing violence on the overseas French territory, with pro-independence protesters having seized…
EC bigwig labels Croatia’s Homeland ‘very moderate’ after Eurosceptic party agrees to government coalition
Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has agreed to form a post-elections coalition with the Eurosceptic Homeland Movement party, which he said would give him…
Dutch debate about political pressure in science cancelled due to political pressure over Israel
An event at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) has been cancelled over the stance on the conflict between Israel and Palestine of two leading academics who were due…
Zelensky cancels visit to Spain as Russia attacks from the Northeast
Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Zelensky has cancelled his visit to Madrid, scheduled for Friday, May 17, according to sources within the Spanish Royal House.
Two killed in New Caledonia rioting after right to vote is broadened
At least two people have been killed in rioting on the French Pacific Island of New Caledonia.
Russian exploration vessels ‘discover the world’s largest oil reserves’ in Antarctica
Reports from Russian exploration vessels suggest vast amounts of oil and gas have been discovered in Antarctica, partly in areas claimed by the UK and Argentina.
Michel says EU leaders may co-operate after EP elections with ‘some’ on hard-right
Michel's comments represented a departure from previous statements by his Liberal Renew Europe bloc
AfD regional leader fined for using ‘Nazi’ slogan
Björn Höcke, a regional leader of the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has been fined for using a "Nazi" slogan.
Populists excluded from von der Leyen debate on European Parliament orders, broadcast union claims
Brussels' two main populist factions have been excluded from an upcoming debate with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the orders of the European Parliament,…
EU adopts Migration Pact, gives members two years to enforce
The European Union has officially adopted the Migration Pact, with countries now having around two years to fully implement the decision.
The Simpsons releases ‘pro-EU song’ ahead of June EP elections
Hit US cartoon The Simpsons has released a song praising the European Union ahead of the June European Parliament elections. Titled Little E.U.
‘Sending troops to Ukraine logical,’ Estonian top security advisor says
Madis Roll, Security Policy Advisor to the Estonian President Alar Karis, said that although his country was not planning on sending troops to Ukraine, it would…
Polish PM Tusk pledges to strengthen Belarus border fortifications
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has promised to increase defences on the Polish-Belarus border.
Belgium: The crumbling of the establishment has run its course
The crumbling of the Belgian establishment is a decades-long phenomenon, though discontent has reached boiling point ahead of next month's vote
Catholic bishops warn EU voters against ‘nationalistic temptation’ of Euroscepticism
Voters should beware of the "nationalistic temptation" of Euroscepticism in June's European Parliament elections, Catholic prelates said in an election message.
Socialists turn on Greens’ Brussels mobility project
With around three weeks to go to June’s Belgian national elections, Brussels Socialists are distancing themselves from the Greens, trashing its flagship Good Move…
Eurovision: is once-tolerant Sweden now anti-Israel?
The outrageous reception given to the Israeli candidate in the recent Eurovision song contest, Eden Golan, illustrates the enfeeblement that Islamic militancy has…
EU ethics framework is ‘weak’ says Ombudsman
Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly has warned that the European Union suffers from a "weak" ethics framework.
EBU under fire for banning Eurovision EU flags, and Eurosceptics at EP debate
The European Broadcasting Union has had a rough time.
Von der Leyen a ‘lame horse’ says Italian senator
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is politically a "lame horse", according to a senior politician within the Italian party Forza Italia.
Survey reveals European countries most opposed to immigration
According to a poll conducted by the French company BVA XSight, more than 70 per cent of the population surveyed in 10 European countries are against taking in more…