Belgian federal government talks collapse, again
After 148 days of negotiations, talks to form a government in Belgium have failed.
Swedish Armed Forces oppose planned wind farms in Baltic Sea
Swedish Armed Forces chiefs have said they were concerned about plans for huge wind farms off the country's coast.
Russia fines Google €18 decillion for YouTube restrictions
Google has been fined an astronomical sum, exponentially greater than global GDP, for refusing to restore accounts of pro-Kremlin and state-run media outlets.
Britain’s ‘King’ of migrant hotels ‘earns £4.8 million a day’
A British businessman is set to become a billionaire, earning vast sums of money from the UK's migration policies.
Antwerp diamond trade ‘faces collapse’
The centuries-old diamond trade in Antwerp is facing a severe crisis, with local traders having expressed fears that the industry could soon vanish altogether.
US tobacco giant Philip Morris to close German plants as Europeans smoke less
US multinational tobacco giant Philip Morris has said it planned to close two German factories due to falling demand across Europe.
Severe weather causes catastrophe and deaths in parts of Spain
Extreme weather conditions in Spain have cost at least 72 lives, including four children.
European watchdog finds ‘markings of fraud’ in Georgian elections
Europe Elects, a Germany-based international election watchdog and data analyst, has said it found clear signs of fraud in the Georgian election results.
Schengen set to expand while Belgium is left surrounded by border controls
Schengen is designed to be a passport-free travel area but Belgium, home to the European Union, has now found itself boxed in.
Belgian party drops deal with Vlaams Belang amid ‘threats of violence’
A municipal coalition agreement in Belgium between a local party, the STiP+, and the hard-right Flemish nationalist Vlaams Belang Party has been cancelled amid reports of…
German car industry chief warns one-in-four jobs at risk in next decade
Volkswagen's recent shock announcement to cut tens of thousands of jobs, in concert with wage restrictions, was not an isolated event but part of a much bigger crisis, according…
Volkswagen crisis: Tens of thousands of German jobs at risk with factory closures
German multinational car giant Volkswagen has announced dramatic austerity measures as the company struggles with declining sales and revenue.
Exiled Puigdemont retakes presidency of Spain’s Junts party
Catalan separatist Carles Puigdemont, who is still wanted by the Spanish justice system, has been reinstated as leader of the Together for Catalonia (Junts per Catalunya)…
Almost 2,000 alleged smugglers arrested under German border controls
Germany's border controls have successfully targeted illegal border crossing into the country, according to published figures.
Dutch government finds agreement on tougher asylum laws
The political leaders of the Dutch Government have found an agreement on tougher measures regarding asylum after an eight-hour meeting..
Tech victory over Brussels: EU loses €1 billion antitrust case against Intel
US tech multinational Intel has won a major victory in its long-running battle with the European Union over a €1.
‘Hundreds of refugees in Germany have visited their homelands,’ report states
Hundreds of refugees have travelled back from Germany to their home countries for vacations since the beginning of 2023.
Costs jump more than three times for Belgian ‘green’ offshore energy hub
Costs for an energy island in the North Sea, connecting offshore wind farms, have turned out to be more than three times as high as expected. Instead of the planned €2.
Sweden’s EV battery Northvolt lays off 840 workers as financial pressures bite
Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt, which specialises in lithium-ion technology for electric vehicles, has announced it will lay off 840 people as it continues to fight…
Labour party-linked UK anti-hate speech NGO ‘tried to kill Musk’s Twitter’
Responding to the news of the scheme, Musk stated: "This is war".
European Ombudsman criticises EC over Tunisia migrant agreement
According to the European Ombudsman (EO) , the so-called "EU watchdog", the European Commission has not been transparent about the human rights information it relied on…
Germany and UK sign landmark defence pact
A new defence pact between London and Berlin will allow for German warplanes to operate off the coast of Scotland.
Italian left-wing judiciary under fire regarding political criticisms of PM Meloni
A top Italian magistrate has faced criticism after sending an email where he described Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as "dangerous" due to her political beliefs.
Serbian president vows never to sanction Russia
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has spoken by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, promising never to put sanctions on Russia.
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".