Von der Leyen changes stance and becomes pro-nuclear cheerleader
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that Europe needed "more nuclear", marking a departure from her previous, more sceptical stance.
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Leaked letter reveals infighting at top of Austria’s Social Democratic Party
Less than four weeks before the general election on September 29, Austria’s Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) is in crisis mode.
Illegal migrants crossing Polish border ‘should be shot’, says presidential candidate
Sławomir Mentzen, who is the presidential candidate for Poland's right-wing Confederation party, has said that illegal migrants should be shot by border guards…
Who created victorious AfD and BSW? Merkel and her mates, deaf to the people
The German author Jakob Nolte wrote in one of his novels that things that kill you by either “peng peng” or “bla bla.
Alternative for Germany wins big in State elections
German State elections in Saxony and Thuringia saw the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party make big gains while anti-establishment firebrand Sahra Wagenknecht's…
‘Europe should develop AI now and regulate later,’ Macron says
Europe should focus on developing its own brand of artificial intelligence (AI) and leave the issue of its regulation for later, French President Emmanuel Macron…
Report blasts Europe’s carbon capture policy
Oil Change International, a non-profit US organisation that focuses on exposing the impacts of fossil fuels and advocates for a transition to clean energy, has issued…
Serbia signs $3 billion fighter-jet deal with France
Serbia has inked a historic deal with French company Dassault Aviation to buy 12 Rafale fighter jets for a total of €2.7 billion.
Ireland ‘looking into legality’ of EU-Israel trade agreement
Ireland is reportedly probing the legality of the European Union trade agreement with Israel ahead of a European Council meeting in September.
Metsola appoints brother-in-law as head of European Parliament cabinet
Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, has appointed her aide and brother-in-law Matthew Tabone as the head of her cabinet, on a monthly salary of…
Maduro is ‘de facto’ Venezuelan President despite alleged vote irregularities, says EU
The European Union has declared that the left-wing "strongman" Nicolás Maduro is the "de facto" president of Venezuela - despite concerns surrounding the country's…
On the right side of the cordon sanitaire
The French language is on the decline in Europe, but since the last European elections, one phrase has been on everybody’s lips in Brussels: cordon sanitaire.
Polish opposition set to lose cash after government-controlled body’s ruling
Poland’s National Electoral Commission (PKW), the majority of whose members were appointed by the present government, has decided that the former ruling Conservatives…
East Germany: Ruling parties face cataclysm amid support surge for both hard-left and hard-right
Germany's ruling coalition faces a potential cataclysm in the country's east as populist parties surge ahead of next month's regional elections
Germany tightens security, asylum policies after deadly festival stabbing
The German government on Thursday announced a proposed package of tighter security and asylum measures following a deadly stabbing spree linked to Islamic State…
German leftist party leader Wagenknecht attacked with paint at campaign rally
The leader of Germany's Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) was attacked with pink paint on Thursday at a campaign rally in the Eastern German state of Thuringia, where…
Polish court extends detention for priest who claimed mistreatment in prison
A Polish priest due to have been released from jail after having been detained since March on charges of fraud will remain in custody for a further three months,…
China ‘stuns’ EU spirits sector as it mulls tariffs on brandy
China has threatened European Union companies with retaliatory tariffs after accusing them of dumping brandy on the Chinese market, damaging its domestic industry.
Police arrest ‘revolting Brussels Metro YouTube prankster’ YaNike
YaNike, the infamous Brussels-based YouTuber known for throwing buckets of excrement, oil and other filth over unsuspecting victims on the city’s Metro system,…
As Europeans are arrested for what they say, how ‘free’ is Europe’s speech?
While America and Europe are two parts of one West, they have always treated the idea of “rights” differently.
Singer suspended from Royal Swedish Opera over ‘pro-Russia’ comments
Opera singer Mattias Milder has been suspended from the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm following controversial "pro-Russia" comments on social media.
Belgian school introduces compulsory Arabic lessons
Mandatory Arabic lessons have been brought in for students at a college in Belgium, spurring opposition on social media.
UK government faces record knife slaughter by offering £10 blade amnesty
In 1902 Hanoi was in danger of being overrun by rats.
EU digital law ‘restricts freedom of expression’, says French whistleblowers’ group
The Association for the Support of Whistleblowers (ASLA) has accused European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) of "restricting freedom of expression under the…
Durov released on €5m bail as France charges Telegram boss
A French judge put Telegram boss Pavel Durov under formal investigation on Wednesday, August 28 in a probe into organized crime on the messaging app, but granted…
German bishop instructs Christians not to vote AfD ahead of regional elections
A senior bishop in Germany has again ordered Christians in the country not to vote for the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
Ryanair boss O’Leary wants to limit alcohol consumption at airports
Michael O'Leary, boss of Irish airline Ryanair, said he felt air travellers should not be allowed to simply consume as much alcohol as they wanted before a flight.
Cost-benefit of European mass migration: mostly just crime and billions spent on welfare
We need to redefine the term terrorism.
Telegram boss claimed when arrested ‘that he was due to dine with Macron’
Le Canard Enchaîné, an investigative satirical newspaper in France, has reported that Pavel Durov, the boss of Telegram, said he was invited to have dinner with…
Poland’s restriction of access to abortion ‘violates human rights’, says UN
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) has stated that Poland is violating women's rights by "unduly restricting…