Dispute in German government over cash for NGO migrant boats
"There was a clear announcement from the Bundestag that there would be no more taxpayers' money for this. I expect that the will of parliament will be respected from now on.
No going back: quarter of Ukrainian refugees want to settle abroad permanently
A survey by the German ifo institute has shown that the longer the war in Ukraine lasts, the fewer Ukrainian refugees plan to return to their homeland.
German security package fails in Federal Council because too weak despite fatal stabbing attack
Germany's Federal Council, a key legislative chamber of Germany alongside the Parliament, has shot down essential parts of legislation aimed at strengthening security after…
Expat voters push Moldovan EU referendum to a slim yes vote
For a long time, the “No” to EU preparedness vote was in the lead but expats overwhelmingly supported the potential amendment, with 78 per cent voting “Yes” and by…
Who is pumping election millions into tiny Moldova — the EU, Russia or the USA?
Moldova, a former Soviet Union country sandwiched between Ukraine and Romania, is set for significant elections on October 20 when voters must choose between partnering with…
Italy approves bill criminalising surrogate motherhood
Italian lawmakers have approved a bill making surrogate motherhood a "universal crime".
Head of German employers’ association warns ‘300,000 industrial jobs at risk’
Stefan Wolf, the head of the German employers’ association Gesamtmetall, has said hundreds of thousands of jobs in the metals and electricals industry are at risk.
Illegal EU border crossings down 42 per cent in first nine months
There has been a sharp decline in illegal border crossings into the European Union, the border agency Frontex has reported.
Delicious: Dutch are eating more meat despite government veggie push
The Dutch public has increased their meat consumption despite a government attempt to impose a top-down "protein shift" towards no-meat meals.
First of many? Italy sends first batch of asylum seekers to Albania
"We took extra time so that everything was done in the best way, but we are very satisfied with the results of this work," Italian PM Giorgia Meloni said.
Researchers alarmed by China’s grip on EU wind sector
"Becoming a world leader in green technology is one of China’s key strategic objectives...
EU wants to restrict smoking on balconies and in private cars
In the discussed recommendation, the Council Working Group on Public Health aimed to create a "tobacco-free generation" by 2040.
German government threw €50 million at failed hydrogen train fleet
A prestigious train project in Germany, aimed at introducing a fleet of hydrogen-powered locomotives to the railway system, has fallen flat despite over €50 million in government…
Author Harari warns Europe risks becoming a ‘data colony’ of US and China
Yuval Noah Harari, an Israeli university history lecturer and best-selling author of popular science books, has said Europe is at risk of becoming a "data colony" of larger…
Car wreck? European auto giant Stellantis cleans house at top amid crisis
Multinational vehicle maker Stellantis has replaced several top managers, including CEO Carlos Tavares, after posting dismal results amid the growing economic crisis facing…
German company insolvencies at highest level since 2010, thousands of jobs affected
Germany has reportedly experienced a near-record number of corporate insolvencies, with a major economics firm warning that insolvencies have hit their highest point since…
Hungarians in furious row over EPP’s Magyar in Strasbourg
Amidst the spat Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is having with the EU bubble, there is another, even more bitter fight unfolding, between Orbán and his former ally-turned-enemy…
Auditors scold EU spiralling error rate in spending and EU debt of €458.5 billion
While the allowable threshold is 2 per cent, the error rate has risen to almost three times this number, namely 5.6 per cent.
Key EU green deal project entirely reliant on debt and China, Swedish expert warns
Rather than being an independent green innovator, Northvolt uses old Chinese technology, with 20-year-old equipment that was already out of date when put in place.
Dutch parliament votes NATO spending norm into law
A large majority in the Dutch parliament on October 8 approved the fixation of the two per cent spending norm in defence.
EU retaliates against Russian ‘hybrid warfare’ with new regulations
After numerous incidents of Russian cyber attacks, sabotage efforts and other destabilising activities, the EU is striking back with a joint declaration and a new legal framework…
EU pulls financial support from Georgia over ‘democratic backsliding’
The European Commission is pulling back €121 million in assistance for Georgia after the country voted for some laws the EU opposed.
China hits EU brandy imports in temporary anti-dumping move
China imposed temporary anti-dumping measures on brandy imports from the European Union on Tuesday, hitting brands from Hennessy to Remy Martin, after the 27-state bloc…
NoName attacks websites of Belgian cities and provinces
Russian hackers are suspected of attacking Belgian local government websites after they mysteriously disappeared from the net on October 7.
Trouble ahead? EU top court to hear Covid-era Pfizergate case against Commission
The European Court of Justice has announced a November 15 start date for the New York Times' Pfizergate legal case against the European Commission.
Von der Leyen plans power grab via EU funding mechanism reform
The commission would lay out goals and reforms. Only when these are sufficiently adhered to would the countries receive their money.
International Energy Agency warns of gas shortages in Europe this winter
Rising global gas consumption and geopolitical tensions could cause gas shortages in Europe this coming winter, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned.
Macron pivots towards Meloni on migration
France has signed a joint cooperation deal with Italy aimed at fighting illegal immigration, marking a sharp turn for Paris on the issue.
FIFA loses landmark case on football transfers in European court
Astronomically high football player transfer fees typically seen in Europe's top leagues might soon become a thing of the past, with some FIFA rules on international transfers…
Dutch resistance hero denied bridge naming honour due to lack of ‘diversity’
The city of Amsterdam is refusing to name a bridge in honour of one of the most famous Dutch resistance heroes who fought the Nazis in World War II because the responsible…