‘Europe has too many rules’ former president Obama tells awe-struck festival-goers
Former US president Barack Obama had some criticism for Europe during his weekend visit to Belgium.
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EP vote likely to shore up PM Meloni’s Fratelli as Italy’s lead party
June's European Parliament elections will be an important test for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's Fratelli d'Italia party -- one that will most likely confirm…
Germany facing ‘escalation’ of left-wing terror after Tesla factory attack
Germany is facing a possible "escalation" of left-wing terrorism after an eco-extremist attack on Tesla's “Gigafactory” in Berlin, a senior security official…
Spanish Parliament passes Amnesty bill; Catalonia calls snap election
The Spanish Parliament has approved a controversial amnesty bill for Catalan separatists.
Germany, France and Poland unite to use frozen Russian assets for Ukrainian weapons
French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk have resolved their differences in approach to the Russian…
EC U-turns on ‘green’ rules after farmers’ protests
Brussels is selling the changes as an attempt to streamline the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) by cutting red tape
Germany, France lead call for EIB to step up defence financing
Germany and France joined 12 other European Union countries in calling for the European Investment Bank to enhance its financing for defence as a means to boost…
Donald Tusk promised much for his first 100 days – he has achieved little other than administering revenge on Law and Justice
Friday 22 March will mark 100 days of Donald Tusk's government.
US wants Hungary to ‘enter’ war in Ukraine, Orbán says
The United States wants Hungary to "enter" the war between Russia and Ukraine, Hungary's prime minister Viktor Orbán claimed.
Strip failed asylum seekers of social benefits, demands Germany left-wing politician
Migrants who have their asylum claims rejected should not receive any social benefits, Germany's left-wing politician Sahra Wagenknecht said.
Leaked secret poll gives Le Pen majority in French parliament
According to a leaked secret poll commissioned by Les Républicains, Marine Le Pen's National Rally party could obtain a possible majority in the French Parliament.
EU election polls: German centre-right outperforms entire left-wing ruling coalition
Germany's centre-right will likely outperform the entirety of Germany's ruling left-wing coalition in the coming European elections, polling has found.
German businessman contests his €6,000 fine for mocking Green politicians
A German entrepreneur will now go to court, to contest a fine he received for mocking Green politicians.
EU plans creation of pan-European health database network
European Union bodies have agreed in principle to the creation of a Europe-wide personal-health information database network.
Danish PM Frederiksen extends military draft as other EU nations mull same
With a number of European Union Member States attempting - but generally struggling - to revive the idea of military conscription recently, Denmark's Prime Minister…
Macron warns Europe will be next If Russia wins in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the European Union would face an “existential” threat of a Russian invasion unless Vladimir Putin’s forces are…
From a nonbinary Irish witch to Croatia’s entry about youth having to emigrate – Eurovision still says it doesn’t do politics
Ireland's nonbinary hopeful for Eurovision boasts an OnlyFans account, practises witchcraft, and--something which cannot yet be said of 2008 Irish entry Dustin the…
Who should next lead NATO? A Secretary General from Eastern Europe is long overdue and the only real option is Klaus Iohannis
For 75 years, NATO has defended the free nations of the Euro-Atlantic region and provided the shield behind which prosperity could flourish.
Azerbaijan not amused as EU and Armenia buddy-up
Azerbaijan is unhappy over what it sees as an increasingly warm European Union relationship with Armenia and with the country’s possible accesion to the EU even…
EC hits China’s AliExpress with DSA investigation amid rising tensions
Brussels is investigating China-based platform AliExpress over allegations it broke a number of rules under the European Union’s Digital Services Act.
Britain’s Conservative Party is heading for a historic defeat – and it is gradually waking up to the fact that it will be the party’s own fault
“Don’t vote for Reform UK,” senior Conservatives say, “If you do, you will let the Labour Party in through the back door”.
Egypt set to get €7.4 billion in aid from EU
The European Union is readying a €7.4 billion financial-aid package for Egypt, the Financial Times reported.
MEPs back new vehicle brake-emissions rules
MEPs have voted in favour of regulating vehicle-brakes’ environmental emissions as part of a new swathe of “green” transport rules.
EU farmers win MEPs’ backing in Ukraine agri-trade spat
The European Parliament has backed European Union farmers on the sensitive topic of Ukrainian agricultural trade.
‘It’s not Belgrade anymore, it’s Brussels’: Eurosceptics see coalition influence as Croatia heads for the polls
A weak election performance from Croatia's centre-right Prime Minister Andrej Plenković could drive the pro-Europe leader into coalition with hard-line Eurosceptics:…
Horrific video of Belgian prisoner’s ‘torture’ spurs calls for justice minister’s resignation
Footage has emerged showing a man of Indian descent being brutally tortured in a Belgian prison in Antwerp over a period of several days.
Belgium ‘risks becoming Greece on the North Sea’, warns national bank chief
The Governor of the National Bank of Belgium says debt seriously threatens the economy.
‘Digital enforcer’ Breton takes a bow as European Parliament approves AI Act
Brussels' self-styled "digital enforcer", European Commissioner Thierry Breton, has taken a victory lap on social media after the European Parliament approved the…
US cool on Polish call to up NATO members’ defence spending to 3 per cent of GDP
Polish President Andrzej Duda's attempt to get NATO states to spend at least 3 per cent on defence has been met with a frosty response in Washington, where politicians…
EP targets ‘crooks’ over Russian EU-sanction dodging
The European Parliament has approved measures cracking down on "crooks" who allegedly help sanctioned entities, such as Russia, evade European Union sanctions.