Almost half of Germans want an end to Ukraine aid, new poll suggests
A new opinion poll has indicated that almost half of Germany no longer wanted to send either money or weapons to Ukraine.
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Collapse: German centrist parties in 2013 took over 70% of vote, now less than 50%
The Euro-elite hope that Sunday’s German election marks the beginning of a German renaissance that lifts the European Union up with it. Perhaps.
Doubts emerge over the ‘integrity of German election results’
Questions are mounting over the integrity of Germany’s snap federal election, with concerns largely focused on the hurdles faced by Germans living abroad.
Russia welcomes ‘more balanced’ US stance on Ukraine after UN Security Council vote
The Kremlin on Tuesday welcomed what it described as a much more balanced U.S.
TikTok influencer ‘Zazouyoucef’ sentenced to 18 months in French jail
An Algerian influencer known as "Zazouyoucef" on social media has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for "direct provocation to an act of terrorism", following…
EU lifts key sanctions on Syria to aid reconstruction and economic recovery
The European Union has suspended a range of sanctions against Syria, aiming to support the country's economic recovery and reconstruction after nearly 14 years of…
Ketamine use in Belgium sees 11-fold Increase, study finds
Belgium’s wastewater has revealed a rise in illicit ketamine use, with levels now up to 11 times higher than a decade ago, a new report has found.
Trump-Macron meeting exposes divides as Putin offers US minerals deal in Russia
A meeting between US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron has revealed stark differences in their approach to Ukraine, exposing a divide between…
Trump goes into Kremlin’s rat-infested sewer and makes a deal
Realpolitik is the virtue-free art of the politically possible.
EU slaps Russia with 16th sanctions package
The European Union has adopted its 16th Russia sanctions package as Ukraine enters its fourth year of war with Russia.
Robert Habeck resigns as leader of German Greens, casting doubt on party’s future
Robert Habeck, Vice Chancellor of the outgoing German government and leader of the Greens party, has announced his resignation from all party positions.
Poland’s Speaker of parliament proposes breathalyser tests for MPs
The Speaker of Poland’s parliament, Szymon Hołownia, has proposed breathalyser tests for MPs after he expelled one from the chamber for allegedly being drunk…
EC’s new ‘Democracy Shield’ revealed to have ties to Soros
The European Democracy Shield (EUDS), the European Commission's latest initiative to "promote democracy", has strong ties to US left-wing billionaire George Soros,…
Hey: who’s in charge here?
From the beginning of the Trump administration, Brussels-based officials have been struck by the new president’s complete lack of desire to deal with them.
Most Poles want country to host nuclear weapons, new survey shows
More than half of Poles want nuclear weapons stationed in the country, a new poll has shown.
Germany shifts Right but will get centre-left government
Germany’s election results have delivered a crushing blow to the progressive "traffic light" government.
Is China the new Russia, or is it a new kind of headache?
Donald Trump is back, and with him comes a foreign policy shift that is ruffling feathers from Brussels to Beijing.
Zelensky says he is willing to quit presidency if it means peace in Ukraine
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on February 23 that he was willing to give up his position if it meant peace in Ukraine, adding that he could…
French news outlet Le Point takes on Wikipedia over alleged ‘left-wing smear campaign’
The French news outlet Le Point has launched a legal offensive against Wikipedia, accusing the online encyclopedia of a “meticulously co-ordinated” smear campaign…
Ukraine enters fourth year of war – does Trump hold all the cards?
Ukraine has entered the fourth year of all-out war with Russia unsure it can rely any longer on its staunchest ally, the US, as its exhausted troops fight to hold…
EC to propose establishing emergency repair fleet for undersea cables
The European Commission has said it would propose boosting surveillance of undersea cables and establishing a fleet of vessels available to repair cables in emergencies.
German judge taken off controversial digital services act case against X
In a case brought against US social network X in Germany, a regional court has decided to remove a judge from the proceedings in Berlin.
Brussels Signal interview: Trump ex-senior adviser Murtaugh slams ‘global censorship’
Tim Murtaugh, a former senior adviser to US President Donald Trump and PR firm CEO has defended "absolute free speech" in a Brussels Signal interview.
The EU is ‘a political dwarf,’ here is how a euro-enthusiast sees the way forward
In the current geopolitical context, the European Union urgently needs to strengthen its credibility and relevance.
EU anti-fraud agency says Poland should repay €90m for Ukraine ‘irregularities’
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) has recommended that Poland repay €90 million to the European Union for alleged irregularities in the procurement of power…
US VP Vance slams Romania election annulment as risk to Western values
US Vice President JD Vance has criticised Romania's decision to cancel its presidential election late last year.
Polish opposition’s election candidate blames ‘European elites’ for Ukraine war
Karol Nawrocki, the Polish opposition Conservatives' (PiS) presidential election candidate, has blamed “European elites” for the conflict in Ukraine.
European Commission’s Kallas says Russia still wants Ukraine territory
Kaja Kallas, European Commission Vice-President and European Union foreign policy chief, has said interactions between the US and Russia showed Moscow had not given…
Commission chief urges Caribbean nations to ‘call for peace in Ukraine’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pushed attendees at the Caribbean Nations Summit (Caricom) to call for peace in Ukraine, despite the Caribbean…
Exclusive, confidential report: Socialists ‘extremely worried’ about rise of Right in European Parliament
Socialists in the European Parliament have become "extremely worried" about the growing influence of the Right, according to an internal strategy document seen by…