Irish deputy PM open to citizenship language test after Parnell Square conviction
Simon Harris said he was not commenting on the case itself, though he argued there were "legitimate discussions to be had around citizenship in general".
Bardella pitches ‘national unity’ government as RN broadens election strategy
The RN president said he would devote "all his energy" to securing the election of Marine Le Pen in 2027.
UK expands online safety rules as watchdog orders Big Tech crackdown on scam adverts
Firms that fail to comply could face fines of up to £18 million (€21.1 million) or 10 per cent of their global annual revenue.
Brussels cuts Airbnb rentals by nearly a quarter, but professional hosts still rule
Around 1,500 homes and rooms have been unlisted from Airbnb since June 2025, reducing the number of listings from 6,171 to 4,750.
Taxpayer-funded reception to mark French assisted dying law sparks outcry
Public money is being used to celebrate one of the most ethically divisive pieces of legislation in recent French history.
Dutch prosecutors bring criminal charges against Tata Steel over harmful emissions
The Public Prosecution Service says its investigation found sufficient grounds to take the steelmaker to court over emissions near its IJmuiden plant.
Count Binface and Reclaim leader to challenge Farage as major parties stand aside
Farage resigned as MP for Clacton on July 7, triggering the by-election while he faces a parliamentary investigation.
Le Pen candidate for 2027, setting up unprecedented French election
"I was happy that the court returned to the French people their freedom to vote and restored my eligibility".
Le Pen can pursue 2027 bid but uncertainty remains
Her prison sentence was reduced to three years, two of them suspended, with the remaining year to be served at home under electronic monitoring.
France World Cup win against Paraguay spirals into an international dispute
Emmanuel Macron weighed in on a dispute sparked by racist remarks from Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla directed at France captain Kylian Mbappé.
As Bardella broadens RN’s appeal, RN MP warns against ‘bourgeois drift’
To many French conservatives, Pompidou's presidency symbolises the moment Gaullism began trading its nationalist appeal for closer ties to high finance and the business establishment.
Rape gang ringleader’s release revives UK grooming scandal and deportation row
Shabir Ahmed was one of nine men convicted in the 2012 Rochdale trial; the others were jailed for a combined 174 years.
Moldova’s pro-EU prime minister resigns as corruption scandal shakes government
His departure comes less than a year after his government took office following the electoral victory of the Party of Action and Solidarity.
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‘Abuse’ threshold in new conversion therapy bill worries free speech campaigners in the UK
Under the proposed legislation, only conduct that meets the definition of "abusive" could amount to an offence.
France heads for post-Macron era on April 18 and May 2
France will elect a new president on April 18 and May 2, 2027, concluding Emmanuel Macron's decade in power and heralding a highly unpredictable political contest.
Retailleau vows to end birthright citizenship as he targets RN voters
"Immigration is not an opportunity but a burden; it costs us far more than it brings us," he said.
Czech human rights advisers resign, claim government is undermining independent oversight
The Babiš government rejected criticism arguing that placing the agendas within individual ministries will make the system more efficient and improve accountability.
Austrian Supreme Court: Ryanair must scrap unfair booking fees
The ruling covers a wide range of charges that the court found to be either intransparent, grossly unfair, or both.
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US marks 250 years of independence in Brussels as left-wing groups protest
Climate and left-wing groups marched on the Parc du Cinquantenaire in protest at the US Embassy's "250 years of independence" celebration.
Musk makes banned migration-themed film ‘Citizen Vigilante’ free to watch on X
The controversy over the film began after Germany's film ratings authority, the FSK, refused to grant it an age classification.
German NGO push for new legal case for banning AfD with new ‘evidence’
The GFF is funded by, among others, the Soros-backed Open Society Foundations.
Mélenchon backs regularisation migrant scheme and criticises EU return policy
La France Insoumise leader criticised France's handling of residence permit renewals.
ICC judges sue US over sanctions, claim Trump seek to ‘influence Court decisions’
Three judges from the International Criminal Court argue the measures were imposed because of judicial decisions made at the Hague-based court.
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Le Pen warns against blind alignment with Trump after Iran
She rejected the idea that personal disagreements between leaders should define international relations.
French senate report labels ‘masculinism’ a threat to democracy, women’s rights and call for EU action
French lawmakers warn that repeated exposure to such material can foster resentment, anti-democratic attitudes and hostility towards women.
Halle city demands end of German-language requirement at local lido
Municipal authorities have expressed concern that the policy could be perceived as xenophobic and damage the city's public image.
Video shows Paris sanitation worker pushing garbage into canal open for public swimming
The footage shows a municipal cleaning employee using a high-pressure hose to clear debris from a roadway bordering the canal.
Qatargate: Belgium issue arrest warrant against Greek ex-Commissioner
Investigators seized approximately €1.
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French Greens call for five days of ‘climate leave’ per year
The proposal, promoted by the party's national secretary, Marine Tondelier, would allow employees to remain at home while continuing to receive their salaries.
Brussels government targets safety, cleanliness and economic growth in Midi station overhaul
The authorities are betting that they can transformed the station into a neighbourhood where people choose to spend time rather than simply escape.