Swedish politician regrets ‘refugees welcome’ policy: ‘We were fundamentally wrong on the immigration issue’
Louise Meijer, an MP for Sweden's centrist Moderate party, apologised to voters for her previous position on open borders.
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EU election polls: German centre-right outperforms entire left-wing ruling coalition
Germany's centre-right will likely outperform the entirety of Germany's ruling left-wing coalition in the coming European elections, polling has found.
German businessman contests his €6,000 fine for mocking Green politicians
A German entrepreneur will now go to court, to contest a fine he received for mocking Green politicians.
Frontex: Illegal migration from Western Africa to EU up by 541 per cent in first two months of 2024
Illegal border-crossings into the European Union are maintaining their rising overall level - but the routes used by illegal immigrants are changing.
EU plans creation of pan-European health database network
European Union bodies have agreed in principle to the creation of a Europe-wide personal-health information database network.
Danish PM Frederiksen extends military draft as other EU nations mull same
With a number of European Union Member States attempting - but generally struggling - to revive the idea of military conscription recently, Denmark's Prime Minister…
Macron warns Europe will be next If Russia wins in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the European Union would face an “existential” threat of a Russian invasion unless Vladimir Putin’s forces are…
From a nonbinary Irish witch to Croatia’s entry about youth having to emigrate – Eurovision still says it doesn’t do politics
Ireland's nonbinary hopeful for Eurovision boasts an OnlyFans account, practises witchcraft, and--something which cannot yet be said of 2008 Irish entry Dustin the…
Who should next lead NATO? A Secretary General from Eastern Europe is long overdue and the only real option is Klaus Iohannis
For 75 years, NATO has defended the free nations of the Euro-Atlantic region and provided the shield behind which prosperity could flourish.
Azerbaijan not amused as EU and Armenia buddy-up
Azerbaijan is unhappy over what it sees as an increasingly warm European Union relationship with Armenia and with the country’s possible accesion to the EU even…
EC hits China’s AliExpress with DSA investigation amid rising tensions
Brussels is investigating China-based platform AliExpress over allegations it broke a number of rules under the European Union’s Digital Services Act.
Britain’s Conservative Party is heading for a historic defeat – and it is gradually waking up to the fact that it will be the party’s own fault
“Don’t vote for Reform UK,” senior Conservatives say, “If you do, you will let the Labour Party in through the back door”.
Egypt set to get €7.4 billion in aid from EU
The European Union is readying a €7.4 billion financial-aid package for Egypt, the Financial Times reported.
UK redefines ‘extremism’ as hate-crime surges
Britain instigated its new definition of "extremism" designed to counter a surge in hate crime.
MEPs back new vehicle brake-emissions rules
MEPs have voted in favour of regulating vehicle-brakes’ environmental emissions as part of a new swathe of “green” transport rules.
EU farmers win MEPs’ backing in Ukraine agri-trade spat
The European Parliament has backed European Union farmers on the sensitive topic of Ukrainian agricultural trade.
‘It’s not Belgrade anymore, it’s Brussels’: Eurosceptics see coalition influence as Croatia heads for the polls
A weak election performance from Croatia's centre-right Prime Minister Andrej Plenković could drive the pro-Europe leader into coalition with hard-line Eurosceptics:…
French AI push ‘will cost €5 billion a year,’ report finds
France must pump €5 billion into AI development a year for the next five years if it wants to be competitive at the international level, a Government report has…
Horrific video of Belgian prisoner’s ‘torture’ spurs calls for justice minister’s resignation
Footage has emerged showing a man of Indian descent being brutally tortured in a Belgian prison in Antwerp over a period of several days.
Belgium ‘risks becoming Greece on the North Sea’, warns national bank chief
The Governor of the National Bank of Belgium says debt seriously threatens the economy.
‘Digital enforcer’ Breton takes a bow as European Parliament approves AI Act
Brussels' self-styled "digital enforcer", European Commissioner Thierry Breton, has taken a victory lap on social media after the European Parliament approved the…
US cool on Polish call to up NATO members’ defence spending to 3 per cent of GDP
Polish President Andrzej Duda's attempt to get NATO states to spend at least 3 per cent on defence has been met with a frosty response in Washington, where politicians…
Germans ‘may be left in the cold three days a week’, energy titan warns
If German coal plants are closed down, as is required by 2030, the country faces around 100 power cuts of up to 21 hours annually, according to Westenergie, Germany's…
EP targets ‘crooks’ over Russian EU-sanction dodging
The European Parliament has approved measures cracking down on "crooks" who allegedly help sanctioned entities, such as Russia, evade European Union sanctions.
Fuzzy picture as Poland cuts funding to pro-Belarusian opposition TV channel
The Polish Government-controlled TVP has fired the head of the TV Belsat channel broadcasting in Russian and Belarusian and reduced funding for it by half in a…
Dutch government formation progresses – albeit at glacial pace
After months of difficult negotiations in the Netherlands - and not a little drama - it looks as though progress is being made on forming a government coalition.
Apple’s pips squeezed harder as EU directive bites
Apple made a major concession in its battle to protect the dominance of its App Store on iPhones and other devices in Europe, saying developers will be free to…
‘Wake up or there’ll be no coffee to smell,’ German trade group warns Brussels
Europe's coffee merchants are sleepwalking into a caffeine crisis, the German Coffee Association (GCA) has warned.
No shift, Sherlock? Well, ECB hints of summer interest-rate cuts as Eastern Europe wields axe
It could be a sunnier summer for the Eurozone after the European Central Bank (ECB) hinted it might finally cut high interest rates that have enriched banks but…
Italy impounds German NGO’s ‘rescue ship’ Sea-Eye 4 for 60 days
Italian authorities have detained for 60 days the German ship Sea-Eye 4, a former offshore supply vessel repurposed for at-sea rescue operations and run by German…