EU green investment flagship InnoEnergy faces EPPO fraud investigation
Since 2010, the Netherlands-based organisation has received around €760 million in EU public funding through the EIT.
Volkswagen plans to double job cuts to 100,000 and close four German plants
The plans would roughly double the previously announced target of around 50,000 job reductions, already called historic at the time due to its impact.
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German army only recruits 530 people after asking 300,000
While the response rate from men was high at 96 per cent, the actual conversion rate into voluntary service has been extremely low.
Belgium moves to curb highest pensions of wealthy eurocrats
An absolute maximum pension ceiling has already been introduced, the "Wijninckx ceiling", putting the max at €8,291.60 gross.
French government refuses to publish results of mandatory drug tests on ministers and civil servants
The decision comes amid heightened concern over drug use in French society and follows several high-profile incidents involving public sector personnel.
TotalEnergies ordered by Paris court to account for customer emissions
The decision is the latest development in a long-running climate lawsuit brought by several NGOs, together with the City of Paris.
Swedish Environment Minister brings three-month-old baby to EU Council meeting
The 30-year-old Liberal Party minister arrived at the high-level climate negotiations with her baby in a sling, accompanied by an aide pushing a pram.
AfD politician brutally attacked, police investigate attempted murder
Michael Meister, an AfD state parliamentarian, was violently attacked outside his home by two assailants, suffering serious injuries in a politically motivated assault.
Ex-nuclear plant bosses urge Merz government to reactivate German reactors
Former leaders of Germany's nuclear plants urge the Merz government to reactivate the recently closed reactors, citing the need for energy stability and technological competence.
ICC bureau says Chief Prosecutor should be fired for inappropriate sexual relationship
Khan, a 56-year-old British barrister who took office in 2021, has strongly denied the allegations.
17-year-old French boy beaten to death in ambush, filmed by laughing assailants
Louis was rushed to hospital in critical condition, placed in an artificial coma, and succumbed to his injuries.
EU observers reject Gustavo Petro’s election fraud claims in Colombia
The mission, which deployed around 150 observers, had also monitored the first round in May and reached similar conclusions.
Denmark to send recruits to Greenland
The decision is reportedly intended to bolster the permanent and rotational military footprint, support joint exercises, and enhance sovereignty protection.
Sánchez denies corruption crisis in Spain, blames media for ‘false image’
The Prime Minister’s remarks come amid mounting pressure on his minority government.
Amnesty International criticises new Hungarian government over rule-of-law concerns
The controversy follows Péter Magyar’s demand earlier this year that Sulyok resign, after the president refused to step down.
Afghan migrant convicted in France for repeated sexual abuse of goats and a lamb
The offences took place at Le Refuge d’un Moment, a small animal rescue sanctuary and educational farm in Les Pennes-Mirabeau.
Germany funds fridges in Colombia while removing them from domestic trains
The broader project has received additional international funding, but Germany has been a major contributor.
High energy prices force Playmobil to end production in Germany
Around 350 jobs are affected at the Dietenhofen site, which specialised in the manufacture of the popular toys.
Petition forces Daniel Cohn-Bendit to cancel Montpellier event over historic paedophilia comments
Local resident Bérengère Dubus launched the Change.org petition, describing the invitation as “an insult to all victims and a blank cheque for paedophilia”.
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European Parliament backs digital euro legislation
The European Central Bank has indicated it could be ready to issue the digital euro by 2029 if legislation is finalised this year or next.
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Europe’s rising heat mortality increases fuel debate over air conditioning barriers
The study used epidemiological modelling based on daily temperature and mortality data across 32 countries.
Philip Morris International urges EU to treat tobacco like any other legal industry
The appeal comes as the European Commission prepares major reviews of tobacco taxation and product rules.
Trump takes final swipe at outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
He wished him well while underscoring disagreements over North Sea oil production and net zero priorities.
German socialists push for extra holiday time as economy struggles
The suggestion forms part of ongoing coalition talks with the CDU/CSU on a broader reform package and may cause friction within the government.
Deutsche Bahn drops fries from currywurst ‘to fight climate change’
Brussels is banning certain gasses from refrigeration and freezing equipment due to their potential role in global warming.
Germany bans action movie ‘Citizen Vigilante’ for depicting migrants as criminals
The story also criticises elements of the justice system for leniency toward offenders.
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MCC Brussels hits back over EU Transparency Register suspension
Other NGO networks such as BirdLife, Caritas, Friends of the Earth, and ILGA, also maintain multiple national or regional entries.
French journalist convicted for exposing pro-migration lawyers
The conviction was handed down under provisions of the French Penal Code strengthened after the 2020 beheading of teacher Samuel Paty by a radical Islamist.
Dutch governing coalition suffers sharp drop in latest survey
The results also show a political landscape with a high number of parties of a fairly similar size.
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Germany considers raising retirement age as economic slump continues
The Rentenkommission is expected to suggest gradually raising the retirement age to 68.