Key Brexiteer laments Brexit ‘not delivered’ due to ‘total mismanagement’
One of the architects of the UK’s departure from the European Union has declared that Brexit “has failed”.
Gay Christ exhibition in EU Parliament causes uproar
Not art but “vulgarity and disrespect,” was the reaction from Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini to a European Parliament art exhibition.
EU law-makers are struggling to keep up with Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence platforms are progressing so fast that EU lawmakers face an “impossible task”.
Putin declares Russia in ‘sacred’ fight; EU looks to fast track Ukraine ammo procurement
Russians are united in a “sacred” fight against the West, President Vladimir Putin declared during the annual May 9 Victory Parade in Moscow.
Greek legacy media ‘fighting for survival’
Financial stress, declining readerships, shrinking advertising and the the pandemic have left Greece’s legacy media on the brink, according to Reporters Without Borders.
Hungary can’t get its EU billions despite concessions
Hungary “expects” to get billions of euros blocked by the EU after it “fulfilled its commitments,” says Hungarian Justice Minister Judit Varga.
Attempts by Brussels to keep Kosovo-Serbia talks on track take another hit
Kosovo’s government has dismissed the team responsible for negotiations on Serbian-majority regions in Kosovo just days after the latest EU-backed talks between leaders…
Bonanza for arms contractors as EU embraces ‘war economy mode’
The EU’s March pledge to provide one million artillery shells to Ukraine now has €500 million of EU funds behind it thanks to new legislation as of May 3.
Potential US presidential candidate Ron DeSantis against new EU-wide trade deals; UK deal much more likely
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis does not appear a big fan of the EU’s way of doing business.
Pope urges EU to embrace peace and avoid following a ‘baneful path’ during visit to Hungary
Pope Francis called for building a Europe “centred on the human person” and warned of not following a “baneful path” during his three-day visit to Hungary that started…
European Commission’s renewable energy drive contravenes Lisbon Treaty, says former official
The European Commission is violating the terms of the Lisbon Treaty through its drive for renewable energies and the green deal, claims one of the executive’s former officials.
Eurobarometer poll about Hungary doesn’t tell the whole story
The most recent Eurobarometer poll suggests support for the EU in Hungary has dropped to below 40 per cent.
Free speech has its limits, says Brussels Commissioner
The European Commission has to protect freedom of speech—by limiting it, according to the Commissioner responsible for media freedom and fundamental rights.
Is the EU’s green deal an anti-democratic power grab?
The EU’s energy transition policy is “not serving the people” and its raft of new rules about CO2 emissions are being used “to control people,” Dutch MEP Robert…
Parliamentary immunity of Eva Kaili debated behind closed doors
The European Parliament’s legal affairs committee met in a closed session on April 25 to discuss whether to withdraw the parliamentary immunity of embattled Greek MEP Eva…
EU in ‘warlike mood’, says Hungarian foreign minister
A “warlike mood” pervades the European Union, while those speaking out for peace are coming under “heavy attack”, says the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Borrell wants European warships in Taiwan Strait, but is that realistic?
European war ships need to be patrolling the Taiwan Strait due to increasing Chinese assertiveness, the EU’s chief diplomat has announced.
Twitter checkmarks: EU leaders move from blue to grey
Twitter has discontinued its blue checkmarks amid clamour and concerns of increased risks of impersonation and misinformation, but users following the biggest Brussels names…
It’s not just Twitter: EU’s Digital Services Act could force out smaller platforms
It’s not just social media giant Twitter that could fall foul of new regulations under the European Commission’s forthcoming Digital Service Act (DSA).
MEPs deny claims they are Putin’s ‘henchmen’
MEPs have dismissed a study claiming they are among the most "pro-Putin" politicians in the European Parliament.
European Parliament VP expresses ‘doubts’ over Ukraine aid
A senior European Parliament leader says he has “doubts” as to whether the EU’s aid to Ukraine is ending up in the right hands.
Let’s keep it ‘coherent’ on China, say EU leaders
EU leaders pushed for a coherent strategy to underpin Europe-China relations on April 18 in Strasbourg.
Does Meloni’s ‘right-wing’ label make it difficult for the UK’s migration clampdown?
One of the key pledges of the UK’s Brexiteers was the promise to sort out unchecked migration swamping the UK. "To take back control,” as the slogans pronounced.
European Commission sidesteps Pentagon leaks
The US is getting it in the neck from its European allies over recent intelligence leaks about the war in Ukraine.