EC’s Bulgarian gas-company loan a ‘massive cock-up’
The European Commission approved a €400 million loan to Bulgargaz, the Bulgarian state-owned gas company that is accused of creating "a backdoor for Russian gas"…
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Russia fails to regain seat on UN Human Rights Council
Russia's bid to win back its seat on the UN Human Rights Council has failed after the country lost out to Albania and Bulgaria for two open slots.
Borrell slammed for not cutting EU aid to Palestine
European Union foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell has been denounced in the European Parliament after he refused to cut EU aid to Palestine.
Tunisia migration deal dead as country returns EU money
The controversial deal between Tunisia and the European Union seems to be dead in the water.
After Greek elections triumph, New Democracy eyes EU Solidarity Fund
Greece's centre-Right New Democracy Government has confirmed its political dominance, with results pouring in from municipal and regional elections on October 8.
Baltic Sea gas pipeline damaged via ‘mechanical’ means, minister claims
A major pipeline located in the Baltic Sea was damaged via "mechanical" means, Estonia's defence minister has claimed.
Vienna Beer Party, on promise of more ale for all, polls at historic highs
The Beer Party in Vienna, or Bierpartei, is polling at 12 per cent, its highest and a score that would make it the third party in the Austrian city.
Israel acting ‘contrary to international law’ over Palestine, says Borrell
Israel is acting "contrary to international law" with elements of its military intervention regarding Palestine following the Hamas attack on October 7, European…
Members of Timmermans’ party demand more pro-Palestinian line
Dutch politician and former European Union deputy Frans Timmermans is facing heat over his vocal support for Israel following the Hamas terrorist attacks that began…
French troops withdraw from Niger
France has started to withdraw its troops based in Niger.
ECR ‘green’ energy conference-speakers blow holes in wind-power industry
The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group held a conference titled Wind energy - at what cost?
Former EC ‘green’ tsar Timmermans attacks Right for criticising green agenda
Frans Timmermans, the European Commission's former “green” tsar, has lashed out at the political Right for daring to criticise his green agenda.
Europe’s green bond market has a new big buyer in the EIB
There is a new buyer in Europe’s ESG corporate bond market as the European Investment Bank starts taking a bumper share of new green bond sales.
Italy won’t reduce vast debt pile anytime soon, IMF warns
Italy will now still be stuck with a debt burden above 140 per cent of gross domestic product even in five years’ time, according to the International Monetary…
German police arrest members of Reichsbürger group accused of coup plot
German police conducted raids and arrested members of a far-right group that had sought to violently overthrow Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government and kidnap the…
Over 800,000 asylum claims made in Europe this year, leaked EC document shows
More than 800,000 asylum claims have been made in Europe so far this year, a leak from within the European Commission shows.
EU U-turns and won’t axe Palestine aid – after pressure from Ireland, Spain and Portugal
The European Union has abandoned plans to stop sending aid to Palestine after a backlash within the bloc.
Polish election debate: A rattled Donald Tusk trips at first hurdle
The much-anticipated appearance in a debate on Polish public television station TVP by Donald Tusk did not go as he might have wished.
Polish currency at risk from proposed EU treaty changes, says central bank chief
Proposed Treaty change “would mean the liquidation of the zloty, the end of our national currency, the end of our independence and the end of our own monetary…
Poland sets up evacuation air-bridge for Poles in Israel
Poland, in co-operation with Greece, has initiated an evacuation air-bridge for Polish tourists stranded in Israel.
Italy battles for flexible EU budget rules as bond spreads widen
Italy is lobbying its European Union partners with increasing urgency to approve more flexible budget rules, according to government sources, as bond spreads widen…
EC suspends aid to Palestine after Hamas attacks on Israel
The European Commission is suspending all aid payments to the Palestinians as a consequence of the "brutal" attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7.
Armenia’s EU Representative: ‘We question our belief in Russia’
Armenia's Ambassador-designate to the European Union said his countrymen are questioning their belief in Russian support.
ANALYSIS: Hung parliament ‘likely result of Poland’s elections’
A hung parliament is the most likely outcome of Poland's October 15 election, indicating a weak minority government or a second vote, analysts have told Brussels…
Germany swings to the Right in state elections
Elections in the German states of Hesse and Bavaria turned out to be a convincing victory for the centre-right Christian Democrats, with the hard-right AfD also…
European hard-Left condemns EU leaders’ support of Israel
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Greens clobbered in Luxembourg elections
The Liberal-led coalition in Luxembourg has lost its majority, ushering in the likely return of the Christian Democrat CSV party, which has been led for almost two…
Mediterranean countries demand action on illegal migration
Migration and interior ministers from the five European Union nations most impacted by illegal migration from the Mediterranean want more help to tackle the problem.
Gibraltar election result on a knife-edge
As Gibraltarians count down to the general election on October 12, latest polls predict a nail-biting finish that could see a change in government with a new Chief…
ANALYSIS: Strained France-Germany ties slow EU decision making
The sight of French President Emmanuel Macron and his cabinet drinking beers on a boat with their German counterparts in Hamburg this week will project an image…