Lithuanian PM resigns amid corruption probe
Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas resigned on July 31 amid an ongoing investigation into potential financial crimes by firms linked to him.
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Georgian opposition leader detained by police and beaten unconscious, his party says
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Italian Army General suspended and demoted over controversial book
Italian Army General Roberto Vannacci has been suspended from employment for 11 months over a "lack of a sense of responsibility" regarding a book he published last…
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Italian defence minister Guido Crosetto has gone to hospital with heart problems.
Budget crisis ‘pushing German Government to edge of collapse’
Germany's Government risks collapse amid a budget crisis that has put coalition partners sharply at odds, according to political experts.
Lithuania’s Government may collapse over key budget vote
Lithuania's Government is at risk of collapse as Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė's unruly coalition looks increasingly fractious ahead of a crucial December 5…
Irish justice minister’s position ‘untenable’ after Dublin riots
Ireland's Minister for Justice Helen McEntee’s position is no longer tenable after the violence seen in Dublin on November 23, politicians from across the country's…
Slovenia’s Government ‘will not survive to the end of term’
Slovenian centre-left Prime Minister Robert Golob's Government seems to be imploding and a former minister has told Brussels Signal it will not survive to the end…
Portugal’s political crisis stalls key projects & TAP privatisation
Portuguese green energy investments that require European Union funds and the privatisation of airline TAP are among the projects at risk of being derailed in…
Portugal set for election after corruption probe topples premier
Portugal is heading for a probable snap election after Prime Minister Antonio Costa unexpectedly ended his eight-year tenure amid a probe into possible corruption…
Portuguese PM António Costa resigns amid corruption allegations
Portugal's Prime Minister António Costa resigned Tuesday amid a police probe into suspected nepotism and corruption.
Niger junta arrests son of ambassador to France amid corruption claims
The son of Niger's ambassador to France Aïchatou Boulama Kané has been arrested in the country's junta-controlled capital Niamey, the official has confirmed.
Irish justice minister told to resign amid violent crime spike
Helen McEntee, Ireland's Minister for Justice, has been told to resign amid a rapid rise in crime in the country's capital Dublin.
Mali, Burkina Faso threaten war against nations challenging Niger coup
Attempts to undermine the military coup in Niger will be seen as "a declaration of war", junta governments operating in Mali and Burkina Faso have stated
French Government ‘folds’ to police demands
The French Government appears to have folded over demands from police unions in France.
Niger soldiers claim military coup after President is detained
Soldiers in Niger claimed to have seized control of the West African nation after President Mohamed Bazoum was detained by the presidential guard.
Norway reels as 12 ministries hit in cyber attack
Norwegian state officials are in crisis-response mode after 12 of its ministries were hit in a cyberattack.
Belgian Government in meltdown
A storm of such magnitude is brewing in Belgian politics that the very foundations of the country’s governmental systems could be under threat – with ministers…