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.
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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.
Are EU politicians still allowed to be devout Christians?
Nearly two decades ago, the European political landscape witnessed a remarkable event: Professor Rocco Buttiglione descended upon Brussels, not for a leisurely sojourn,…
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…
Strange bedfellows: Poland’s post-Communists are proving a bulwark against Western progressivism in Tusk’s incoming coalition
It may only be a temporary giggle of history, but in Central Europe, the post-Communists, are thwarting the radical progressives' rise to power.
Mayor of Braga: ‘Prioritising social wellbeing over profit is vital for EU regions’
Ricardo Rio, Mayor of the Portuguese city of Braga, has said that it is vital for European cities and regions to promote the Social Economy if they want to create…
Bourgogne VP welcomes cooperation between Ukrainian and EU regions
The Vice President of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Patrick Molinoz welcomed the collaboration between EU and Ukrainian regions and cities.
Paris to vote on hiking SUV parking fees
Paris is asking residents to vote on whether to raise parking fees for large SUVs.
Sagunto to promote sustainable tourism with €2 million EU grant
Sagunto, a city in the Valencia province, Spain, has been granted €2 million to develop its sustainable tourism sector,
‘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.
Emmanuel Macron, the talking shop president is on the hunt for a Nobel Prize – a pity that press censorship seems to be his chosen route
It started with the effective kickoff of his four-month projected “Estates General of Information”, and ended with the 6th Paris Peace Forum.
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.
Munster welcomes EU Cohesion support for enterprise
Local politicians from Munster and other southern localities of Ireland have welcomed a new EU supported program to boost enterprise in their regions.
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.
Bible-quoting Finnish MP cleared of hate speech after four-year legal battle
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French senate approves tougher immigration law
The bill seeks better to control immigration and improve integration, and includes measures to make it easier to expel law-breakers
Finland worried by spike in illegal migrants coming from Russia
Russia may be opening a new migration route to the EU in an apparent hostile move by sending illegal migrants to Finland.
Violence against women directive ‘violates’ EU treaties, says ex-Brussels commissioner
A Brussels directive aimed at combatting violence against women violates the treaties the European Union is based on, claims a former commissioner.
Tensions high as Spain prepares to confirm Sánchez as PM
A estimated 2 million people protested in major Spanish cities over the weekend against the amnesty law
Microsoft, Google will not challenge EU gatekeeper status
Microsoft and Google will not challenge an EU law requiring them to make it easier for users to move between competing services such as social media platforms and…