Italy PM Meloni connects sexual violence against women with immigrants
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ruffled feathers on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women by connecting such violence with immigration.
Steel giant ArcelorMittal backs out of ‘green’ projects with industry’s future at risk
Luxembourg-based multinational steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal said it was delaying big investment programmes in Europe, citing uncertainties over European Union regulatory…
UK petition rapidly gains traction as two million demand new elections
A recently launched petition demanding a new general election in the UK has gained traction after being retweeted by US tech mogul Elon Musk.
New leader for Greek wounded and weak hard-left Syriza Party
After a long period of infighting, the Syriza party in Greece has elected a new leader. Sokratis Famellos won 49.
EU-sceptic, hard-right populist wins first round in Romanian presidential elections
In Romania's first round of presidential elections, hard-right populist Călin Georgescu, previously a little-known candidate, has surprised observers by taking the lead.
Automotive supplier Bosch plans to cut 5,550 jobs, most in Germany
In a new blow for the struggling German car industry, auto parts supplier Bosch has said it wanted to cut more jobs than previously indicated in May, when the company said…
Austria drops resistance to Romania and Bulgaria joining Schengen
Austria has agreed to Romania and Bulgaria entering the border-free Schengen Area after more than a decade of using a veto to block the countries from joining, citing fears…
‘Green’ darling Northvolt with €5.62 billion in debt seeks bankruptcy protection as CEO quits
Swedish electric vehicle battery maker Northvolt has filed for bankruptcy protection, a Chapter 11 process in the US as it desperately looks for extra cash.
US Embassy guard in Norway arrested for alleged espionage for Russia and Iran
A Norwegian citizen working as a security guard at the US embassy in Norway has been arrested and detained over alleged co-operation with foreign intelligence services.
French defence firm Thales investigated over alleged corruption and bribery
French multinational defence and electronics company Thales is under investigation by British and French authorities following allegations of corruption and bribery.
Ex-Dutch State Secretary denies racism was reason for resignation
Nora Achahbar, the former Dutch State Secretary for Benefits and Customs, has denied racism within the government had anything to do with her leaving office.
Italy and Romania push back against EU anti-smoking proposals
Recent efforts by the European Union to implement stricter regulations on smoking and tobacco alternatives have sparked controversy, with some member states raising an alarm…
Think-tank accuses EU of undermining rule of law
In a new report, the Hungarian Nézőpont Institute (Nézőpont Intézet) has taken shots at the European Union, accusing it of violating the rule of law.
Election of Brussels mayor who tried to shut down conservative event declared invalid
A Brussels court has declared the local election in the Brussels municipality of Saint-Josse-ten-Noode invalid on suspicions of fraud.
Leader of French Greens wants to ‘regulate or ban’ X over ‘hate speech’
According to Tondelier, the social network website, which she has regularly used herself, should be “regulated or shut down”.
Jews and gays should hide identity in ‘Arab neighbourhoods’, says Berlin police chief
In an explosive interview with German news outlet Berliner Zeitung, Barbara Slowik, head of the Berlin police force, said the city was not safe for people who were obviously…
Zelensky tells EP Russia can be pushed ‘towards a just peace’
Zelensky expressed gratitude to the European Union for its support and said Ukraine and its allies had succeeded not only in “preventing Putin from taking Ukraine” but…
€600 fine for German who used poop emoji against Greens’ leader?
German media has revealed that a man was fined over a social media post that described Robert Habeck, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and Vice Chancellor…
Brussels book event on rise of Islamism in schools cancelled after threats
A public conference on Islamism in schools, scheduled to take place at a Brussels bookstore, has been cancelled after organisers received threats apparently from young Muslims.
Dutch Government survives ‘racism’ crisis
The Dutch cabinet under Prime Minister Dick Schoof has avoided collapse following a marathon meeting with the leadership of the coalition parties.
Italy and Czechia plead for nuclear energy at COP29
With COP29 underway in Baku, a growing number of European leaders have highlighted the importance of nuclear energy in producing clean energy, breaking with older rhetoric…
Dutch Government in crisis over ‘racist remarks’ after Jew assaults in Amsterdam
A major crisis has been unfolding within the Dutch Government as a consequence of the anti-Israeli violence following a Europa League football match between Ajax and Maccabi…
EU deindustrialisation continues, drives down economic outlook
The European Union has had its economic outlook downgraded for 2025 as problems related to the continent's deindustrialisation continue.
Czech government aims to ban high-dose caffeine ‘energy drinks’ for under-15-year-olds
The Czech Government has approved a proposal to ban the sale of high-dose caffeine "energy drinks" to young children.
No longer a peace project: EU approves first collective arms purchase
The European Union announced on November 14 it had for the first time financed the joint purchase of weapons.
Top Spanish anti-corruption officer arrested for alleged corruption
Police officers in Spain have arrested a top police official for alleged corruption and other charges.
Azerbaijan President denounces France’s ‘Macron regime’ during COP29 summit
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has accused the French 'Macron regime' of intentionally stifling the process of decolonisation at the COP 29 summit in Baku.
Berlin’s Green Party demands women-only train carriages
Antje Kapek, spokeswoman for transport policy of the Green Party in the Berlin Senate, has said she wanted separate carriages for female passengers in reaction to an increasing…
Kerosene-fuelled ‘jet engines’ keep Belgian energy grid up
The Belgian Government is said to be giving extra subsidies to old and highly polluting jet engines to help make up for the closing of nuclear power plants.
Romanian presidential candidate Terheș rattles sabre over EU
Romania's presidential election hopeful Cristian Terheș MEP has pledged to turn the screw on the European Union and rearm and rebuild the country in the race for the top…