French PM Attal goes head-to-head with National Rally chief Bardella
In what has been seen as a showdown that set the stage for France's political future, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and National Rally (RN) President Jason…
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IMF: French public debt to be ‘significantly higher than government forecasts’
The International Monetary Fund has challenged the French Government's projections on future public debt, estimating that the country will end up running a significantly…
Von der Leyen denounces Right during ‘sham’ EU debate
Outside, a small but vocal group of protesters gathered around a large placard reading "Stop Ursula".
Identity and Democracy expels entire AfD after Krah controversy
Five of the group's constituent parties - National Rally, Vlaams Belang, Lega, Freedom and Direct Democracy and the Danish People's Party -- are recorded as supporting…
Former EU leaders blast Commission for Iran ‘appeasement’
Three former European Union leaders representing the Brussels-based NGO International Committee In Search of Justice (ISJ) will submit an official complaint to the…
Belgium will miss net zero targets, energy to remain expensive
The Belgian Federal Planning Bureau concluded that the planned emissions reduction of 47 per cent by 2030 will not be achieved.
North Macedonia’s Macedonia, or Greece’s Macedonia? Feud goes on
The feud between Greece and the country now known as North Macedonia was one of the longest-running and bitter in post-communist Europe.
Germany: Two more politicians attacked amid ‘spiralling’ political violence
Two more politicians have been attacked amid "spiralling" political violence in Germany.
Polish PM Tusk allegedly mulling ban on political opposition
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is reportedly considering a possible ban on his political opponents, a senior figure within his party has claimed.
Norway to block entry for most Russian tourists
NATO member Norway will further restrict access for Russian tourist travellers due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, blocking almost all entry, the Nordic country's…
Olympics: Paris Mayor pledges to jump into the Seine
Mark your calendar - Socialist Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo told French media she will jump into the River Seine to mark the Olympic Games.
Brussels gets a Polish promise, here comes the money for Tusk
On the 21st of February 2024, Adam Bodnar, Minister of Justice in Donald Tusk's Polish government, presented an Action Plan for “restoring the rule of law in Poland.
Macron pledges to make France Europe’s ‘leader in AI’
“I want the State and public services to embrace Artificial Intelligence in all areas. And that it should be accessible to all citizens,” he said.
New Caledonia hit by suspected ‘Russian cyber-attack’
A “cyber-attack" possibly led by Russia has been carried out on the South Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia, said local minister Christopher Gyges.
RENEW chief should ‘leave’ group if she cannot accept Wilders coalition
European Liberals are split over co-operation with Geert Wilders in the Netherlands, with Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance party being warned they must work with their…
UK’s Sunak, asked about summer election, says vote will be in second half of year
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak repeated on Wednesday that a national election would be held in the second half of the year when asked about unconfirmed rumours in…
Hungary blasts EC ‘double standards’ after Poland investigation dropped
Hungary has berated the European Commission for "blatant double standards" after the body dropped its Article 7 investigation into Poland.
AfD lead candidate steps back after Le Pen’s RN splits with party
Krah announced he would refrain from making any further European Election campaign appearances with immediate effect, and resign as a member of the AfD’s federal…
Trump would be no dark age of neo-Jacksonian Euro-phobia
Those Europeans who for many years were accustomed to thinking of Americans as essentially similar in perspective to Europeans and as was often implied by prominent…
Spain, Ireland and Norway to officially recognise Palestinian Statehood
The governments of Spain, Ireland, and Norway have announced their imminent recognition of Palestine as an independent state.
EU to consider banning anonymity online and MEPs from using ‘hate speech’
The European Union is to consider implementing a de facto ban on online anonymity, as well as prohibiting elected MEPs from using so-called "hate speech".
Outraged Spain recalls Ambassador to Argentina over Milei speech
Spanish foreign minister José Luis Albares has recalled Spain’s Ambassador to Argentina over comments made by the country's president, Javier Milei.
Russia to blame for Poland arson attacks, Tusk claims
“We are examining the threads and it is likely that the Russian services had something to do with the Warsaw fire,” he said.
European Council ‘unanimously’ approves Artificial Intelligence Act
The European Council has "unanimously" approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, a law designed to harmonise rules on AI.
After Raisi: history’s most consequential sudden political deaths
The unexpected demise of Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi, stoned to death with a mountain by the grace of a US-made helicopter, has opened up speculation as to…
Moldova signs security and defence partnership with EU
Moldova has signed a security and defence partnership with the European Union, the first country to agree such a deal with the bloc, EU foreign policy chief…
EU leaders derided for offering condolences over Iranian helicopter crash
EU leaders have come under fire for offering condolences after Iran's President, Ebrahim Raisi, was killed in a helicopter crash.
Vatican prelates warn EU voters not to “isolate themselves”
When trying to understand the political position of the Catholic Church, there are two methods. One, just read the press release.
EU Elections: Will France abandon Macron for Le Pen?
As of writing, National Rally sits at 32 per cent support, with experts saying that it could soar as high as 46 per cent by voting day.
EU leaders split on ICC request for Netanyahu and Hamas arrests
European Union leaders are split over a request from International Criminal Court prosecutors for an arrest warrant to be issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…