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.
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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…
Right-leaning cardinals frontrunners as Pope Francis’ successor
As Pope Francis remained hospitalised with double pneumonia, the Vatican has started preparations for his possibly imminent funeral.
France’s top court ends popular right-wing TV show and host channel
It has been revealed that one of France’s most-watched right-wing TV shows, Touche pas a mon poste, will be officially taken off air.
European Commission drops ‘green’ bias in new EU agriculture programme
In the presentation of its new vision for European Union agriculture and food, the European Commission has announced a notable course correction.
China’s planned UK ‘mega-embassy’ poses ‘significant security concerns’, warns US
China's proposed new "mega-embassy" in central London posed "significant security concerns" to the UK's financial services sector, a US Congressional China committee…
Italian Embassy staff in Bangladesh arrested in alleged visas-for-bribes scandal
Rome Public Prosecutor's Office has uncovered alleged bribery and illicit visa trafficking among staff at the Italian Embassy in Bangladesh.
Lost in cyberspace: Polish agency’s Falcon rocket warning goes to disused ministry email account
Poland's defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has disclosed that his ministry did not receive a warning from the Polish Space Agency (POLSA) about the likely…
Seven in 10 French citizens want immigration referendum, poll finds
The push for a referendum on immigration in France has gained momentum, with 68 per cent of the public now said to be in favour of putting the issue to a vote.
Germany gives almost €1 billion in ‘aid’ to Palestinians including UNRWA since 2023
In 2023 and 2024 alone the German Government paid close to €1 billion in support to various Palestinian causes, a request for information by Liberal MP Claudia…
Germany’s Habeck claims climate protection not cause of soaring electricity prices
According to Robert Habeck, German vice chancellor and economy and climate minister, the country's high electricity prices were driven by fossil fuels, not by ideologically-based…
‘Buy, buy, buy!’: Denmark to boost military spending by €6.7bn
Denmark has said it will increase its military budget by a combined 50 billion Danish krone (€6.