Meloni’s grand plan for Africa: Oil wheels of investment to drive down migration
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni unveiled her vision regarding Italy’s Africa relationships with the presentation of the “Mattei plan” - named after…
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Western history is being constantly denigrated. We are asked to make daily apologies for our past. No wonder the armed forces can’t recruit
Faced with the threat of war with Russia, tens of thousands of Britain’s citizens must be trained as a “citizen army,” according to General Sir Patrick Sanders,…
The mystery of Belgian pickles
Belgian frites—known as fries outside of Belgium—are world famous.
EC leaves Amazon/iRobot merger no room to manoeuvre
An organisation representing Europe's technology industry has expressed anger after the European Commission pulled the plug on a proposed merger between US firms…
German news outlet backtracks on story that sparked mass protests
German non-profit news group Correctiv has apparently backtracked on its report about a “conspiratorial” Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) meeting where a number…
Sanctions nearly always fail: That is the lesson the EU and the United States should take from their vain attempts to curtail Russia and China
The last year has shown significant shortcomings when it comes to West’s ability to use economic statecraft as a tool in international politics.
‘EU will hurt Hungary if it blocks further Ukrainian aid’
Secret documents show the European Union is planning to intentionally damage Hungary's economy if the country decides to reject more funding for Ukraine at an upcoming…
Germany’s Scholz calls for completion of EU capital markets union
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on Sunday for the European Union to complete its creation of a banking and capital markets union, so the bloc can compete with…
French judges slash new immigration-law measures
France’s Constitutional Council has removed more than a third of the measures in the country’s new tougher immigration law.
Paris ‘under siege’ as farmers’ demonstration escalates
Farmers in France have launched a "siege of Paris" after the country's Government failed to roll back various “green” restrictions on the agriculture sector.
Michel U-turns on European elections to serve full council term
Charles Michel, President of the European Council, will not stand in the European Parliament elections 2024 for his Belgian Reformist Movement party and will instead…
Storm over EC President’s post implying Auschwitz ‘was Polish’
Polish officials protested against the use of the phrase: "Auschwitz Camp, Poland" by the European Commission.
European Commissioner knocked out in first round of Finnish elections
Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, took a brutal beating in the Finnish presidential elections first round.
Ukraine making ‘progress’ with free speech despite censorship push, EC insists
Ukraine is making "progress" with protecting freedom of speech despite its Government backing the censorship of journalists, the European Commission has insisted.
Values Union: Can Germany’s new Conservative party hit the big league?
Germany's Christian Democrats are not only "dead at heart", but "brain dead" as well.
50 bags of cocaine found at office of Belgian education minister
A large stash of cocaine was found in the offices of the Walloon Minister of Education, Caroline Désir of the socialist party (PS).
Paris leads race for EU’s new AMLA HQ but Dublin ‘gains momentum’
Several countries are competing to house the European Union's newly formed anti-money laundering authority (AMLA).
Despite a foot in both EU and UK markets, Northern Ireland still can’t flourish
Uniquely, Northern Ireland has full access to both the EU and UK market but its economy has still struggled to take advantage, economists and civil society leaders…
If mainstream German politics fragments further, would it help the CDU?
As Germans appear to grow more disillusioned with mainstream parties, WerteUnion's (Values Union) launch means the country has seen two new populist parties form…
Sweden ‘will not give ground to Hungary’ over NATO membership bid
Sweden will not negotiate with Hungary over its application to join NATO, which Budapest is the sole member of the alliance to yet ratify, Swedish Prime Minster…
Germany’s Christian Democrats ‘brain dead’, says splinter-group chief as he ‘unsaddles’
Germany's Christian Democrats (CDU) party is "brain dead", the leader of a new splinter group has said.
Civilisational confidence: What the West lacks is not weaponry but a belief in itself. Without it, we are sure to lose the next war
In recent days, a flurry of articles has warned of an impending war with Russia, with the UK Army Chief talking about the potential need for the largest mobilisation…
Germany mulls ‘back-door’ deal to supply Ukraine with cruise missiles
The German Government is reportedly considering a “back-door” method for supplying Ukraine with cruise missiles.
Parliament Renew Group denies divisions as new president takes helm
The Renew Group's new president has denied any internal splits with its Dutch delegation in the European Parliament
Red tape ties up most of €800 billion EU ‘green’ fund
An €800 billion European Union programme set up to fund the bloc’s “green” and digital transitions has been held up by red tape, with fewer than a third…
EC: ‘no plan’ to ban Israeli-settlement imports
The European Commission says it is "not planning" to implement any ban on commercial products arriving from Israeli settlements.
Preserving France’s linguistic diversity: from Marseille’s Provencal to trendy teenage slang
In the vibrant streets of Marseille, where the Mediterranean sun casts its warm glow, a celebration unfolds, echoing the city's rich cultural tapestry.
Mayor of Pregrada champions young community leaders
Committee of the Regions, Brussels – Pregrada, Croatia
The unknown side to Portugal’s famed Algarve
Algarve, Portugal
Hungarian-speakers’ organisation to renew push for Szeklerland autonomy
Szeklerland, Romania.