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EU invokes DSA powers over TikTok’s Romanian election ‘activities’
The European Union has invoked some of its powers under the Digital Services Act amid increasing scrutiny related to the activities of TikTok during the recent elections…
Money laundering allegedly tied to ex-justice Commissioner dodges new EU regulation
The apparent money laundering scheme that has been allegedly connected to former European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders uniquely does not fall under EU…
EC chief von der Leyen in Uruguay to push EU-Mercosur wrap-up amid French opposition
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Uruguay, signalling a last effort to finalise the long-delayed European Union-Mercosur trade agreement.
‘Third nuclear age’ threatens the West, UK defence chief warns
In an address to a defence think-tank in London, British Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has warned that Britain and her Western allies were…
Alleged Russian spy-ring in UK ‘targeted journalists and Ukrainian soldiers’, Old Bailey told
Alleged Bulgarian spies working for Russia targeted Ukrainian soldiers training in Germany, British prosecutors told jurors at the Old Bailey.
Macron hunts for new PM as government resignation looms
French President Emmanuel Macron met with allies and senior politicians on December 5 as he sought to swiftly appoint a new prime minister, a day after hard-right…
UK detains hundreds in Northern Ireland in crackdown on people-smugglers
Hundreds of people have been detained in Northern Ireland as they attempted to cross into Britain during an operation designed to crack down on human traffickers,…
Airbus to cut more than 2,000 jobs across Europe, including almost 700 in Germany
Airbus has announced it is cutting more than 2,000 jobs across Europe within its Defence and Space division, citing economic challenges and intensifying competition…
UK Conservative opposition attacks ‘deal close to return Elgin Marbles to Greece’
A deal to send the Elgin Marbles back to Greece from the UK was brought closer after Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London, said…
Meloni and Orbán meet to tackle illegal immigration into Europe
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán have met in Rome over key issues such as illegal immigration and international policy.
Russian minister accidentally reveals secret figures on Russian military casualties
Russian deputy defence minister Anna Tsivilyova has unintentionally shared figures relating to missing soldiers likely killed in the Ukraine war.
Trump can make world energy prices tumble, hitting Putin hard
A negotiated peace between Russia and Ukraine shortly after Donald Trump takes office in January of 2025 seems more and more likely.
US Democrats ‘openly talk about using EU law to censor Americans’, claims Shellenberger
US Democrats "openly talk" about using the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) legislation to censor Americans, journalist and free speech activist Michael…
Argentinian President Milei declares ‘cultural war’ and calls for ‘global right-wing network’
Argentina’s President Javier Milei took the stage on December 4 at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Buenos Aires, rallying right-wing leaders…
France in political chaos after Le Pen and LFI oust PM Barnier
France's National Assembly has ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, with Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) and La France Insoumise (LFI) finding 331 votes out…
Volhynia massacre: Polish opposition PiS wants law to ban propaganda for Bandera
Poland’s main opposition force, the Conservatives (PiS), has submitted draft legislation to parliament that would ban the propagation of “Banderism”, meaning…
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Democracy dies in impunity: the necessity of drastic electoral punishment
Political impunity is harming democracy by allowing establishment parties to persist despite failures.
German activist fined for ‘incitement’ after being knifed allegedly by Islamist
Michael Stürzenberger, a German activist and critic of political Islam, has been sentenced to pay a €3,600 fine for "incitement of the people" by a court in Hamburg.
Romania’s new major player AUR sets out stall for next government
Romania's political landscape has been undergoing a seismic shift as the right-wing Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) party solidifies its position as a…
Georgian opposition leader detained by police and beaten unconscious, his party says
The leader of one of Georgia's four main opposition parties has been detained by police after being beaten unconscious in the capital Tbilisi, his party said on…
UK pays £1 billion to turn off wind farms
Problems and difficulties in managing the electric grid have forced the UK government to spend £1 billion (€1.21 billion) so far this year to cut wind farm output.
ECB’s Lagarde sees weak growth, dominated by downside risks
Eurozone economic growth could be weaker in the months ahead and the medium-term outlook is uncertain with downside risks dominating, European Central Bank President…
Germany to see weakest growth of all industrialised countries in 2025, says OECD
Germany, traditionally the engine of the European economy, will have the weakest growth of all industrialised countries in 2025, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation…
German Christmas market tradition ‘killed off by EU law’
A decades-long Christmas market tradition in Germany has reportedly been killed off under European Union law.
Former EU justice Commissioner Reynders investigated over alleged ‘money laundering’
Didier Reynders, who was serving as European Commissioner of Justice under EC President Ursula von der Leyen until a few days ago, has been put under investigation…
The Greens are fading now, but I was in Germany with them at the start
The Greens are failing in elections all over Europe. They were wiped out in Iceland’s elections and have only just avoided the same fate in Ireland.
Dolly’s revenge: EC chief von der Leyen chews up protection levels for wolves
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has succeeded in chewing up the animal rights protection level enjoyed by wolves in Europe, the commission has…
Conservative summit in Madrid sparks consternation among Left
The Spanish Senate's hosting of the 6th Transatlantic Summit, organised by the Political Network for Values (PNfV), has sparked controversy.
EC to pump a further €1bn into ‘green’ battery tech despite Northvolt implosion
The European Commission has announced it will be pumping more cash into electric vehicle battery technology despite losing hundreds of millions on the now-bankrupt…