Brussels tight-lipped as Le Pen floats idea of hard-right ‘supergroup’
Right-wing political groups in Brussels have remained tight-lipped as France's Marine Le Pen of the National Rally (RN) party continues her push for a new European…
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How hard-right National Rally won over France’s overseas territories
National Rally (RN) has surged to prominence in France's overseas territories.
EU’s vain desire to be AI regulatory boss: 7.5bn customers say No
Brussels is again full of self-congratulation after the EU Parliament and Council passed the Artificial Intelligence Act, presented as the world’s first regulatory…
Poland to introduce restrictions on movements of Russian diplomats
Poland will introduce restrictions on the movement of Russian diplomats on its territory says Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski.
Brexit ‘myth’ de-busted: EU to ban smoky-bacon crisps
The so-called pro-Brexit "myth" of a European Union ban on smoky-bacon flavour potato crisps is now set to become reality after Member States gave the go-ahead for…
Dairy farmers to EU: Help us or face more tractor protests
While the latest Brussels protest would be a "friendly" affair, this would not be the case with future demonstrations should lawmakers not take their concerns seriously,…
German interior minister tempted by Italy’s ‘Albanian model’ asylum system
German interior minister Nancy Faeser has expressed interest in how Italy aims to more asylum application procedures in Albania.
Macron aims to strengthen ties with Germany on State visit
French President Emmanuel Macron is on a three-day State visit to Germany aiming to reaffirm the strength of the Franco-German alliance.
France plans to restrict unemployment benefits
The French government is planning to shorten the period people can claim unemployment benefits in order to strengthen incentives to work, Prime Minister Gabriel…
Isolation of AfD may bring new success to EU nationalist right
The past few years have seen a string of successes for the European right.
Georgia accuses European Commission of assassination ‘threat’
The European Commission has denied issuing any form of "threat" to see Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze shot over the country's anti-foreign interference…
‘French media illegally discriminates against political Right,’ report finds
Reconquete MEP Nicolas Bay told Brussels Signal that everyone was well aware that the "so-called ‘public service’ media in France is a mouthpiece for the political…
French PM Attal goes head-to-head with National Rally chief Bardella
In what has been seen as a showdown that set the stage for France's political future, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and National Rally (RN) President Jason…
Von der Leyen denounces Right during ‘sham’ EU debate
Outside, a small but vocal group of protesters gathered around a large placard reading "Stop Ursula".
Identity and Democracy expels entire AfD after Krah controversy
Five of the group's constituent parties - National Rally, Vlaams Belang, Lega, Freedom and Direct Democracy and the Danish People's Party -- are recorded as supporting…
Former EU leaders blast Commission for Iran ‘appeasement’
Three former European Union leaders representing the Brussels-based NGO International Committee In Search of Justice (ISJ) will submit an official complaint to the…
North Macedonia’s Macedonia, or Greece’s Macedonia? Feud goes on
The feud between Greece and the country now known as North Macedonia was one of the longest-running and bitter in post-communist Europe.
Germany: Two more politicians attacked amid ‘spiralling’ political violence
Two more politicians have been attacked amid "spiralling" political violence in Germany.
Polish PM Tusk allegedly mulling ban on political opposition
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is reportedly considering a possible ban on his political opponents, a senior figure within his party has claimed.
Brussels gets a Polish promise, here comes the money for Tusk
On the 21st of February 2024, Adam Bodnar, Minister of Justice in Donald Tusk's Polish government, presented an Action Plan for “restoring the rule of law in Poland.
Macron pledges to make France Europe’s ‘leader in AI’
“I want the State and public services to embrace Artificial Intelligence in all areas. And that it should be accessible to all citizens,” he said.
New Caledonia hit by suspected ‘Russian cyber-attack’
A “cyber-attack" possibly led by Russia has been carried out on the South Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia, said local minister Christopher Gyges.
RENEW chief should ‘leave’ group if she cannot accept Wilders coalition
European Liberals are split over co-operation with Geert Wilders in the Netherlands, with Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance party being warned they must work with their…
Hungary blasts EC ‘double standards’ after Poland investigation dropped
Hungary has berated the European Commission for "blatant double standards" after the body dropped its Article 7 investigation into Poland.
AfD lead candidate steps back after Le Pen’s RN splits with party
Krah announced he would refrain from making any further European Election campaign appearances with immediate effect, and resign as a member of the AfD’s federal…
Spain, Ireland and Norway to officially recognise Palestinian Statehood
The governments of Spain, Ireland, and Norway have announced their imminent recognition of Palestine as an independent state.
EU to consider banning anonymity online and MEPs from using ‘hate speech’
The European Union is to consider implementing a de facto ban on online anonymity, as well as prohibiting elected MEPs from using so-called "hate speech".
Russia to blame for Poland arson attacks, Tusk claims
“We are examining the threads and it is likely that the Russian services had something to do with the Warsaw fire,” he said.
European Council ‘unanimously’ approves Artificial Intelligence Act
The European Council has "unanimously" approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, a law designed to harmonise rules on AI.
Moldova signs security and defence partnership with EU
Moldova has signed a security and defence partnership with the European Union, the first country to agree such a deal with the bloc, EU foreign policy chief…