EU ministers call for tougher immigration policies after Islamist attacks
Ministers from across the European Union said on Thursday that member states must screen migrants and asylum seekers better and expel those deemed a security…
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Musk denies X may leave EU market over Digital Services Act
X owner Elon Musk has denied reports that the platform may end up leaving the European Union market over the bloc's censorious Digital Services Act (DSA).
ANALYSIS: Brussels terror attack highlights struggle to control migration
In the wake of the most recent terrorist attack in Brussels carried out by gunman Abdeslam Lassoued, a dismal image of the European capital's security situation…
Eight French airports hit by security alerts
Eight French airports faced security alerts on Wednesday and several were evacuated for checks, the DGAC aviation authority said, and the Palace of Versailles closed…
EC tells Member States to ‘fast-track’ EU online censorship powers
The European Commission has told European Union Member States to "fast track" the bloc's online censorship powers under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Terrorist attacks, demonstrations celebrating atrocities, anti-Semitic hate crimes: Will the events of the last two weeks be the end of the migration pact? They certainly should be
In 2017 the British think-tank Chatham House conducted a poll in ten European nations, asking whether “All further migration from mainly Muslim countries should…
Crisis in French left-wing alliance over refusal to label Hamas ‘terrorists’
The Socialist Party (PS) in France has voted for a "moratorium" on its participation in the New People's Ecological and Social Union (Nupes), the French left-wing…
Irish Government’s anti-meat tweet deleted amid farmers’ outrage
A tweet encouraging the public in Ireland not to eat meat was axed by a state agency of the Irish Government after a backlash from farming organisations in the country.
Westminster Declaration: academics sound alarm at increasing censorship
More than 100 prominent intellectuals and academics have written a collective statement, called the Westminster Declaration, regarding threats against free speech…
EU airports evacuated after slew of bomb scares
At least 12 airports around France and Belgium have been hit by bomb scares, authorities have confirmed.
Ireland pays Ukrainian refugees 30 times more than Belgium, report finds
Ireland pays Ukrainian refugees 30 times more each than Belgium does, according to a government report published recently.
‘You take them’: Egypt and Jordan against accepting Palestinian refugees
Despite vocal support for Palestine, there is strong opposition in Egypt and Jordan to the acceptance of refugees from the region.
Brussels ignores Israel, demands censorship of Hamas
The European Commission has ignored anti-censorship pleas from Israel, stating that footage depicting Hamas "atrocities" and "war crimes", or anything to do with…
Israeli Ambassador rejects EU censorship of Hamas ‘war crimes’
The Israeli Ambassador to NATO and the European Union, Haim Regev, has rejected an EU push to have Hamas atrocities censored online.
EU Socialist trainees felt safe in European Parliament as Brussels terror shooting unfolded
Officials working for the Left-wing S&D Group said they felt secure within the European Parliament amid a terror attack in Brussels on October 16, so much so that…
Two Swedes murdered in Brussels terror attack
A man identifying as a supporter of the Islamic State murdered two men and wounded another on October 16.
Big Tech bosses can ‘no longer hide’ from EU censorship, Breton says
Big Tech bosses can "no longer hide" from the European Union's censorship drive, said European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton.
TikTok fights back over €345 million teen privacy fine in EU
TikTok, the Chinese-owned video—sharing platform, is fighting back in the courts after regulators in Europe slapped it with a €345 million data privacy fine…
Dutch Greens and Socialists want to ditch the monarchy
A majority of Dutch Green (GroenLinks) and Socialist Party (PvdA) coalition members want to get rid of the Dutch monarchy.
Macron says France will be ‘merciless’ when deporting foreign extremists
French President Emmanuel Macron has said his country will be "merciless" in deporting foreign extremists residing in France.
Venice mayor suspends electric bus service after two accidents
Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro announced a ban on La Linea's electric buses following two accidents involving its vehicles, one of which resulted in the deaths of 21…
Seven dead in German road accident involving suspected human trafficker
Seven people have been killed in a road accident involving a suspected human trafficker, German media have reported.
Left-wing councillors snub Rotterdam vote on condemning hatred of Jews
A number of council members left a Rotterdam municipal council meeting when a vote was tabled on the condemnation of hatred against Jews.
Italian writer fined €1,000 for calling Meloni a ‘bastard’
The Left-wing Italian writer and journalist Roberto Saviano has been ordered by a court in Rome to pay €1,000 for insulting the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia…
Pro-Palestine protests erupt across Europe amid ‘day of jihad’
Pro-Palestine protests have erupted across Europe amid calls from Islamic militants for a worldwide "day of jihad".
Monarchy is outdated, says Belgium’s Prince Laurent
Prince Laurent of Belgium, brother of current King Philippe, said in an interview that the monarchy is a "medieval institution".
EU turns screw on X over alleged ‘hate speech’ as censorship crusade expands
The European Union has launched a preliminary investigation into Elon Musk's X over claims it allowed "hate speech" and other forms of "illegal content" on the site.
Teacher killed in knife attack in school in northern France – BFM TV
A teacher was killed and several people injured in a knife attack in a school in the northern France city of Arras on Friday, BFM TV said.
France orders ban on all pro-Palestinian protests
France's interior minister Gérald Darmanin ordered local prefects via Telegram to ban all pro-Palestinian demonstrations and to arrest all troublemakers.
As Poland heads to the polls, the parties are deeply divided – but not on how to deal with migration. The Polish way has lessons for all of Europe
Mischief, studied bon mots and narcissistic tirades were a hallmark of this week's debate before Sunday's elections in Poland.