German naturalisations hit historic record for a fifth year running
Syrians continued to form the largest group receiving German passports by a wide margin.
Tata Steel sacks ‘turncoat’ sustainability chief after one day over pro-apartheid past
Business director Jessica Mahn has taken over his responsibilities on an interim basis.
‘Protectionist’ EU cloud rules will curb US Big Tech firm’s access to strategic tenders
The proposal aims to reduce Europe’s heavy reliance on American providers and boost EU-based cloud capacity.
Czech court clears way for extradition of ‘German trans neo-nazi’
He was sentenced in Germany in July 2023 to one year and six months in prison for incitement to hatred, defamation, and insult.
Body cam footage shows damning behaviour of English police during Henry Nowak’s murder
Nowak laid handcuffed on the ground while eventually receiving first aid, then died at the scene.
German socialists hit lowest score ever in national poll
The party now stands level with the hard-left Die Linke on 11 per cent, marking a new historic low for Germany’s oldest political party.
Peter Mandelson’s released bombshell vetting files push Labour deeper down
The UK government has published more than 1,500 pages of documents relating to Peter Mandelson’s controversial appointment as ambassador to the United States on June 1.
Hungary: How EU funds are now a political weapon to enforce Brussels ideology
The European Commission is preparing to release up to €17 billion in previously frozen EU funds to Hungary following the decisive electoral victory of pro-European Prime…
Russia bans jet fuel exports until November
Supplies to countries that maintain active intergovernmental agreements with Russia are exempt from the restriction.
UK wins arbitration battle with Rwanda over scrapped asylum deal
Rwanda had sought approximately £100 million (€115.
Spanish Socialists suffer sharpest poll collapse of the year amid corruption scandals
Some 5.3 per cent of 2023 PSOE voters have switched directly to the PP, with the bulk of losses going to abstention.
Massive immigrant riots in Paris after Champions League win
French interior minister Laurent Nuñez said some 780 people had been detained nationwide, 480 of them in the Paris region, according to the interior ministry.
Belgian PM open to review anti-racism laws to restore freedom of speech
"As long as you don't call for violence, I think words should be combated with words and not with a court."
Tsipras returns to Greek politics with new party, leaps to second in polls
The party aims to create a more centrist, broad progressive alliance that brings together the radical left, social democracy and political ecology.
Polish soldier acquitted for firing warning shots at immigrants on Belarus border
He had faced up to three years in prison for the incident near Dubicze Cerkiewne, in eastern Poland.
German police stop remigration activist from boarding flight to Porto summit
According to the German police, spreading the concept of remigration is "problematic".
Iceland to hold referendum on reopening EU membership talks
The question on the ballot will be: "Should negotiations on Iceland's membership in the European Union start again?"
Sikh man who killed Henry Nowak found guilty of murder
The case has caused widespread controversy after police handcuffed the dying Nowak rather than treating his wounds.
Brussels regional government on the verge after corruption scandal with social housing
Testimonies from employees and applicants describe political pressure and favouritism towards PS supporters or voters.
Employers in Britain hire 27 young non-EU migrants for each young Briton
Nearly one million young Britons aged 16 to 24 are now classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training).
Convicted German left-wing extremist Lina E. released early
According to the court, Lina E. "credibly renounced her former willingness to commit violence".
Hungary to stay in International Criminal Court, reversing Orbán-era exit
Magyar has indicated Hungary would now act on ICC warrants against any individual, including Netanyahu.
German Economic Council slashes growth forecast and warns of soaring social insurance costs
The downgrade is attributed primarily to the economic fallout from the Iran conflict, including sharply higher energy prices.
Meloni says that gigantic EU bureaucracy is smothering industrial development
Italian Prime Minister called for greater competitiveness, simplification and the cutting of red tape.
UK births lowest since 1976, 40 per cent from foreign born parents
The figure remains well below the replacement level of around 2.1, the threshold at which a population sustains itself without immigration.
Die Linke wants foreigners to vote for Parliament
The proposal lands in a country that hosts roughly 14 million foreign nationals, equivalent to about 17 per cent of the total population.
EU budget: Germany’s contributions could rise by 80 per cent, Belgian PM warns for ‘dizzying’ bill
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen would like to have more than €2 trillion at her disposal between 2028 and 2034.
Tony Blair attacks Labour Party, says they have ‘no coherent plan’ for the country
He highlighted policies such as new workers' rights laws, the push towards net zero, and certain tax changes as having held back business and growth.
Belgian court convicts nationalist activist for lecture that would be protected in the US
The case stemmed from a two-hour lecture organised by the Nationalistische Studentenvereniging Leuven on the topic of "regenerative agriculture".
Philip Morris International vows to transition to ‘smoke-free’ future
A visit to Philip Morris International’s (PMI) manufacturing and technology hub in Bologna offered Brussels Signal a firsthand look at the company’s ambitious transformation…