Starmer to ‘block activists’ from attending Tommy Robinson march
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that his government will move to prevent what he described as "far-right agitators" from entering the UK ahead of a planned…
European Parliament think-tank suggests VPN crackdown amid online age-verification push
Europeans officials are increasingly turning their attention to virtual private networks (VPNs) as concerns grow that the technology could be used to bypass the European…
French RN leaders slam ‘politically motivated accusations’ against chief Bardella over EP fraud allegation
Less than a year before France’s presidential elections, National Rally (RN) President Jordan Bardella is being investigated over the alleged misuse of European Union funds.
Finnish MP convicted for hate speech over ‘anti-Lgbt pamphlet’ appeals to top EU Court
Finnish MP and former Interior Minister Päivi Räsänen has announced that she will appeal against the judgment of the Supreme Court of Finland at the European Court of Human…
Canary Islands rejects hantavirus-infected vessel, citing ‘co-ordination gap’
The President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, has stopped the hantavirus-infected cruise ship MV Hondius from docking in the region, demanding an urgent meeting with…
Romania’s motion of confidence stands as a ‘democratic instrument’, says Simion
"The real problem is not the vote itself, but the pressure that was put on MPs to ignore it — phone calls, negotiations, attempts to convince them not to follow the will…
‘European Commission’s housing plan will worsen the crisis’, scholars warn
As the European Commission moves to tackle the housing crisis through joint meetings with the European Parliament and European mayors, scholars have warned that its proposed…
Venice Biennale jury resigns with Russia and Israel in ICC’s sights
Days before the Venice Biennale was due to open its doors, its entire international jury quietly walked away.
RN party chief Bardella reaffirms plans to restrict family benefit to French nationals only
Less than a year out from France’s next presidential elections, National Rally (RN) party chief Jordan Bardella is doubling down on a core plank of its: Welfare for nationals,…
Sweden to apply stricter citizenship rules for applicants
It will be more difficult to become a Swedish citizen after the Swedish government approved a new citizenship law.
EC urges member states to adopt age-verification app
The European Commission is turning up the pressure on European Union capitals to deploy the age-verification app.
Meta ‘breaches EU digital rules over child protection’, EC says
The European Commission has found Meta to be in preliminary breach of the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) over alleged failures to protect children online.
Spain’s housing market shifts from single-home ownership to wealth accumulation
Spanish society is slowly splitting into two groups: Those who own everything and those who own nothing.
EU delegation to China ‘blocked’ from having official WeChat account
The European Union delegation to China said it was blocked from opening an official WeChat account, blaming diplomatic hurdles.
Tech CEO warns age checks ‘kill anonymity’ online as EU pushes verification app
As the European Commission pushes ahead with plans for European Union-wide online age verification via a dedicated app, the tech sector warns about the potential consequences…
Dutch Government moves cloud services to EU provider from US tech firms
The Dutch Government is adopting STACKIT, a German cloud provider, to reduce its reliance on US technology firms.
EC uses Iran crisis to double-down on renewable energy
The European Commission is using the fallout from the US-Iran conflict to reinforce its push toward renewable and electrified energy systems, even as several european Union…
French conservative media mogul Bolloré builds intellectual arsenal ahead of elections
Vincent Bolloré, the French conservative and Christian media magnate, is once again expanding his influence, this time with the launch of a Christian-inspired think-tank…
Hungary ‘violated EU Law’ by banning LGBTI+ content for minors, EU court rules
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that Hungary violated EU law after it banned the display and promotion of LGBT content to minors under legislation…
Ex-council president Charles Michel slams EC chiefs ‘authoritarian governance’
Former European council president Charles Michel attacked European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, accusing her of running an "authoritarian" leadership, thus upsetting…
Spain’s immigration regularisation scheme sees 13,500 apply in first 24 hours
On the first day alone, 13,500 migrants submitted applications through the Spanish Government’s new "extraordinary regularisation" scheme.
UK Greens demand US foots bill if fans barred over social media ahead of World Cup
UK Green Party spokesperson has called on the US to cover travel costs for British football fans denied entry over their social media activity ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
EU age verification app to launch but concerns remain
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the Euroopean Union’s long-planned age verification app is now "technically ready to use", marking yet…
French state ditches US tech over data-grab fears
France is "reducing the state's extra-European digital dependencies" with its latest move to switch from Windows to Linux's operating system on ministries' workstations.
‘Expected decline’: Porsche sales plummet again
German carmaker Porsche has seen its sales drop again, with around 60,910 vehicles sold in the first quarter of 2026, a 15 per cent decrease compared with the same period…
Is there a risk of a gas shortage in Europe this winter?
The European gas market is under pressure due to the geopolitical situation and low stock levels.
Fuel crisis: Governments and private sector profit while workers pay price
The European Union is witnessing growing fuel chaos as a temporary ceasefire in the Iran conflict, and the partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz briefly eased global oil…
Iran: EU welcomes ceasefire
Following the agreement between the US and Iran on a ceasefire and the safe transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, European leaders and Iranian opposition groups…
Spanish Government greenlights reform to enshrine abortion in the Constitution
The Spanish Government has greenlighted the reform to enshrine abortion in the country's Constitution.
French high-speed train strikes military convoy, killing TGV driver and injuring 27
A French high-speed train struck a lorry in a military convoy, killing the train driver and leaving 27 people injured.