EU about to approve final – very diluted – nature restoration law
The EU has moved closer to an agreement on a hotly contested nature restoration law, though it has been heavily watered down from earlier proposals.
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Nearly 1,200 crimes in Berlin related to Israel-Hamas War after synagogue firebombing
Berlin authorities recorded nearly 1,200 crimes related to the Israel-Hamas War after the recent firebombing of a synagogue.
Polish MEPs stripped of immunity to face charges for retweeting criticism of illegal migration
The European Parliament stripped four Polish MEPs of their immunity, allowing them to face criminal charges for retweeting their party's 2018 local elections post.
EU closer to adopting Digital Identity for citizens that critics say means ‘less security for all’
The EU has come closer to building a pan-European digital identity network, though critics argue it has insufficient safeguards.
Liberal Group among most divided in EU Parliament, voting record shows
The Liberal Renew Europe group is one of the European Parliament's most divided, a recent study of the voting record shows.
More than €75,000 in cash found in office of aide of Portugal’s ex-PM
Days after Portugal's PM António Costa resigned amid a corruption investigation, police found €75,800 in cash in his chief of staff's office, hidden between books…
IMF warns Europe: rising wages are bad for you
Rising wages may still push prices upwards, meaning Europe faces a "difficult task" in aiming at both price stability and growth, says the IMF.
Spain in shock after anti-amnesty politician is shot in the face
The shooting of Alejo Vidal-Quadras, a founder of the right-wing Vox party and former MEP, in the Núñez de Balboa Street of Madrid's city centre at around 13:30,…
Kosovo establishes institute to document Serbian war crimes
Kosovo's PM will establish an institute to document Serbia's war crimes during the 1998-1999 conflict.
Brussels enters Catalan amnesty battle: ‘serious concerns’ about draft law
European Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders has written to Spain’s acting government expressing “serious concerns” over a potential new amnesty law for Catalan…
Nuclear energy: attitudes of Belgians flip due to Ukraine war
Belgium has seen a sharp rise in support for use of nuclear power, with only Greens now opposing it.
Brazil says EU deforestation rules hamper Mercosur trade deal negotiation
Brazilian officials said on Wednesday that new legislation enacted by the European Union to ban the import of goods linked to deforestation was complicating negotiations…
YouTube, TikTok face EU requests for details on measures protecting minors
Google's YouTube and TikTok will be asked by EU industry chief Thierry Breton to explain how they protect children from illegal and harmful content on their platforms…
Turkey says EU is ‘unjust and biased’ on membership bid
The European Commission's annual report on Turkey's long-stalled EU membership bid is "unjust and biased", the Turkish foreign ministry said.
Portugal’s political crisis stalls key projects & TAP privatisation
Portuguese green energy investments that require European Union funds and the privatisation of airline TAP are among the projects at risk of being derailed in…
AfD MEP calls party’s ‘extremist’ label a ‘de-legitimation strategy’
German domestic intelligence classified the AfD's Saxony-Anhalt branch as an extremist group on Tuesday, which an AfD MEP called a cynical ploy to hurt the party's…
Russia looms large as Serbia heads towards early elections
Serbia and Russia have grown closer since Russia's invasion of Ukraine
EU reform and enlargement are separate, Commissioner insists
The EU's enlargement Commissioner insists expanding and reforming the EU are separate issues, as the Brussels executive recommends moving forward with the accession…
Portugal set for election after corruption probe topples premier
Portugal is heading for a probable snap election after Prime Minister Antonio Costa unexpectedly ended his eight-year tenure amid a probe into possible corruption…
France’s immigration bill tilts Right as worker permit clause dropped
France's much-debated immigration bill has veered towards the right as senators removed an article that would have facilitated residency permits for undocumented…
Unions to stage mass EU protest over austerity measures
Unions are organising a mass protest in Brussels over what they call a new round of EU austerity.
Former Tusk minister jailed for corruption set to be freed to become MEP
Włodzimierz Karpiński was arrested in February for allegedly taking a bribe of over €1 million from a company bidding on a rubbish collection contract
Melenchon sanctions his own MP for calling his party ‘undemocratic’
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, founder of France's left-wing La France Insoumise party, has sanctioned one of his own MPs for calling his party undemocratic.
Former French foreign ministry official caught tearing down posters of children kidnapped by Hamas
A former French foreign ministry employee has been filmed tearing down posters of children kidnapped by Hamas, including several French citizens.
Polish truck drivers block Ukrainian border over ‘unfair competition’
Polish truckers blocked three major border crossings with Ukraine on Monday, protesting "unfair competition" from Ukrainian lorry drivers.
All political advertising to be labelled under tough new EU rules
Draft rules demand political advertising be marked with a clear label stating who funded it, and how much they paid
Portuguese PM António Costa resigns amid corruption allegations
Portugal's Prime Minister António Costa resigned Tuesday amid a police probe into suspected nepotism and corruption.
Albania: opposition MPs jump in through the windows after Parliament ban
Albanian opposition lawmakers banned from parliament have resorted to jumping in through the windows.
Italy surprises with deal to send asylum seekers to Albania
Italy is to pay to send migrants to two facilities in Albania under a newly struck deal that has surprised both EU officials and many Albanians.
Moldova: pro-EU party fares badly amid alleged Russian interference
Moldova's pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) failed to win Chisnau's mayor race Sunday, raising questions both about possible Russian interference and the…