French RN chief Bardella cries ‘censorship’ as train network SNCF bans his book ads
France's National Rally (RN) president Jordan Bardella has claimed he is the target of “censorship” after adverts for his new book, Ce que je cherche (What I'm…
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‘Tax the rich’: French MPs approve billionaire levy
French MPs have approved a leftist-backed amendment to increase tax on billionaires as part of the country’s budget proposal.
An accused cop or soldier, his human rights vanish like a lizard down a crack
Two years ago, Chris Kaba, a black Londoner, professional criminal and violent gang-member was shot dead by a member of the London Metropolitan Police while driving…
Volkswagen crisis: Tens of thousands of German jobs at risk with factory closures
German multinational car giant Volkswagen has announced dramatic austerity measures as the company struggles with declining sales and revenue.
‘EU not ready for US election results’ claims former EU Commissioner Breton
Former former Commissioner for Internal Market of the European Union Thierry Breton has raised concerns that the EU is unprepared for the potential outcomes of the…
Exiled Puigdemont retakes presidency of Spain’s Junts party
Catalan separatist Carles Puigdemont, who is still wanted by the Spanish justice system, has been reinstated as leader of the Together for Catalonia (Junts per…
Macron at risk? French PM’s security agents reveal confidential travel details online
An investigation by French news outlet Le Monde has revealed President Emmanuel Macron's safety could be at risk.
Slippery EU hopes to re-take control over North Sea sand eel fishing
One of the few UK victories since Brexit has been the protection of significant parts of the North Sea from the depredations of hugely destructive bottom trawling…
Almost 2,000 alleged smugglers arrested under German border controls
Germany's border controls have successfully targeted illegal border crossing into the country, according to published figures.
US, EU call for probe after reports of alleged Georgia election violations
The US and the European Union have urged a full investigation into reports of alleged voting violations following the disputed parliamentary election in Georgia.
Lithuania’s opposition claims victory in election amid worries over Russia
The opposition Social Democrats (SD) have claimed victory in Lithuania's parliamentary elections, which was dominated by frustration with the cost of living and…
Forget the popular vote, how America’s Electoral College will choose the winner
It is looking increasingly likely that Donald Trump will win America’s presidential election.
Bulgaria’s GERB wins election, coalition talks in sight
Bulgaria's centre-right GERB party won a parliamentary election on Sunday, preliminary results showed, but it will have to seek a coalition partner to form a government.
Notre-Dame entry-fee plan angers Catholic Church
French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati has proposed a €5 entry fee for visitors to the medieval Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris sparking strong opposition from…
French Jewish advocacy group slams Macron’s ‘unacceptable’ Israel comments
The French Jewish advocacy group CRIF has condemned French President Emmanuel Macron's comments about Israel during the international conference in Paris in support…
Spanish mayor calls for demonstration to avoid ‘devastating’ Franco-era Gibraltar border closure
The mayor of the Spanish town neighbouring Gibraltar has been seeking support for an open-border demonstration over fears that deadlocked talks on a post-Brexit…
Dutch government finds agreement on tougher asylum laws
The political leaders of the Dutch Government have found an agreement on tougher measures regarding asylum after an eight-hour meeting..
Spanish left-wing big-gun resigns over sexual abuse allegations
Íñigo Errejón, spokesperson for the far left-wing party Sumar in the Spanish Congress, has announced his resignation from that position and his seat, and has…
Tech victory over Brussels: EU loses €1 billion antitrust case against Intel
US tech multinational Intel has won a major victory in its long-running battle with the European Union over a €1.
Polish court grants €75,000 bail to priest imprisoned for six months
Father Michał Olszewski, who since March has been held in detention on corruption charges relating to the actions of the previous Conservative (PiS) government,,…
Paris meeting raises almost €1 billion for Lebanon as France pushes for Israeli ceasefire
France's foreign minister has urged Israel to heed the message to cease fire and focus on diplomacy after world powers raised slightly short of €1 billion to ease…
Europe’s right-wing strikes back: they represent over 20 per cent of the population
Conservative or right-wing forces are on track to govern approximately 100 million EU citizens, representing more than 20 per cent of the total population.
‘Hundreds of refugees in Germany have visited their homelands,’ report states
Hundreds of refugees have travelled back from Germany to their home countries for vacations since the beginning of 2023.
Norway aims to raise age limit for social media users
The Norwegian Government has said it wants to raise the age limit for social media used by teens in the country through an amendment of its Personal Data Act.
Germany approves almost €100m in military exports to Israel in three months
Germany has authorised approaching €100 million in military exports to Israel in the past three months, foreign ministry data has shown.
Costs jump more than three times for Belgian ‘green’ offshore energy hub
Costs for an energy island in the North Sea, connecting offshore wind farms, have turned out to be more than three times as high as expected.
French mayor gives ChatGPT subscription to constituents to fight ‘digital divide’
The mayor of the French town of Arcachon, Yves Foulon, has given his 12,000 constituents a ChatGPT subscription and said the idea “stems from a political desire…
EP awards Sakharov Prize to Venezuelan opposition leaders
The European Parliament has handed its annual Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Venezuelan opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez for…
Von der Leyen attacks nationalism, embraces ‘Europeanism’, wants ‘new wind of change’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has outlined her vision for the European Union at the inauguration ceremony of the College of Europe campus in…
Oaktree-owned Banca Progetto placed under court administration in Milan
Italian bank under court administration for allegedly lending money to a person arrested under mafia charges