Dutch elections: Wilders soars in polls, ahead of Timmermans
In a poll published on November 18, Wilders gained a projected five extra seats, sharing the top spot with the right-liberal VVD party.
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Western sanctions put Russia at risk of ‘economic collapse’, Kremlin admits
Russia faced the possibility of economic "collapse" as a result of sanctions imposed on it by the West, the Kremlin has said.
Belgium accused of dropping warrant for Qatargate-linked minister in prisoner swap
Belgian news outlets are accusing the Belgian Government of letting a Qatari official connected to Qatargate off the hook in a deal with Iran in order to free Belgian…
French senator Guerriau held on suspicion of drugging female MP for sex
French senator Joël Guerriau, 66, was arrested by police on November 15 on suspicion of having drugged a woman with the aim of having sex with her.
European Parliament members at loggerheads over Spanish rule of law
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Concerns resurface over China undermining EU solar energy industry
The European Commission has admitted it is again concerned about apparent Chinese attempts to undermine the European Union's solar energy industry.
Lithuania mulls loosening laws on automatic firearms ownership as ‘protection from Russian invasion’
"Everyone must defend their country," one of the law's proponents said. "It is everybody’s business ... not just for the army"
This is the future: Thunberg-backed UN invasions of countries opposed to West’s ‘green’ agenda
The United Nations in 2050 will both sanction and enforce the invasions of countries that go against the worldwide “green” agenda, according to predictions aired…
EU court rules Netherlands must change pension laws restricting early withdrawal
The Netherlands must amend its pensions law after a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg.
Finland closes half its Russian border crossings after illegal migrant spike
Finland is closing down half of its border crossings with Russia, after a sharp rise in illegal migrants reaching Finland from Russia.
German police and intelligence raid 54 Islamist sites across the country
Police and intelligence agencies searched 54 premises around Germany this morning linked to the Islamic Centre of Hamburg, gathering evidence about suspected links…
Belgians and Germans pay the EU’s highest electricity bills
Households in Belgium and Germany pay twice as much for electricity as Poland, a German government research body says.
Tusk party’s mayor bans pro-Palestine demonstration outside Israeli embassy
Warsaw’s mayor has banned a pro-Palestinian demonstration this weekend which was to finish outside the Israeli embassy, citing security concerns and anti-Semitism…
Frontex: 331,600 migrants illegally reached Europe so far in 2023
331,600 migrants illegally reached Europe in 2023, the most since the migrant crisis of 2015, says Frontex.
That Europe could soon be energy self-sufficient is ‘just nonsense’ – argues Liberal MEP
That the European Union could soon be self-sufficient in energy is "just nonsense", says an MEP.
Spain’s Sánchez re-elected PM with separatists’ support
Spain's parliament re-elected Pedro Sánchez today from the Socialist Party (PSOE) as prime minister.
German chancellor wants to ban prostitution, saying ‘women are not for sale’
Selling sex is unacceptable, says Germany's chancellor, who calls for a crackdown on prostitution. "I find it unacceptable when men buy women.
NGO says Commission broke own laws with propaganda campaign
A digital rights NGO says the European Commission broke its own laws with a recent Twitter campaign.
SPD youth wing attacks German Chancellor over migration
Germany's chancellor faces a rebellion from his own party's youth wing, for not sufficiently favouring open borders.
Conservatives and Liberals form new Luxembourg coalition government
Luxembourg's two largest parties reached a final accord on forming a new government yesterday evening.
Tusk may be PM for a year, then seek to succeed von der Leyen
Donald Tusk told allies he may only be PM for a year, and then return to Brussels to succeed Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission president.
Eight minors in French courts after subway ‘f*ck the Jews’ chant
Eight minors appeared in French courts for anti-Semitic chants on the Paris metro.
German government on the ropes after devastating budget ruling
Berlin faces a hole in the budget of up to 60 billion euros and potentially a total stop of the so-called "energiewende", the ongoing transition by Germany to a…
Paris to vote on hiking SUV parking fees
Paris is asking residents to vote on whether to raise parking fees for large SUVs.
‘A challenging year’: EU cuts own growth forecast for 2023
The European Union has cut its own growth forecast for 2023, blaming the downward revision on a combination of persistently high inflation and weak external demand.
Amazon latest to be hit by EU online censorship act
Amazon becomes the latest big tech company hit by the EU Digital Services Act, with the Commission announcing a preliminary investigation into the online retailer…
Greta Thunberg’s doing climate change fight no favours, says Timmermans
Former Brussels climate commissioner Frans Timmermans is frustrated about climate activist Greta Thunberg's turn to radical politics, he says.
Two in three German companies relocate abroad amid energy chaos
Two out of three German companies have at least partly relocated their operations abroad because of Germany's ongoing energy chaos, says consultancy firm Deloitte.
EU perceived as weak globally, EU-funded study finds
The European Union is viewed as weaker globally than both China and the US, a survey by one of Europe's leading think tanks has found.
Eyeing role in government, Wilders softens up on Islam
Eyeing a possible government role after next week's Dutch elections, Islam critic Geert Wilders is toning down his views on the religion.