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.
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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…
Trump would be no dark age of neo-Jacksonian Euro-phobia
Those Europeans who for many years were accustomed to thinking of Americans as essentially similar in perspective to Europeans and as was often implied by prominent…
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…
EU leaders derided for offering condolences over Iranian helicopter crash
EU leaders have come under fire for offering condolences after Iran's President, Ebrahim Raisi, was killed in a helicopter crash.
EU leaders split on ICC request for Netanyahu and Hamas arrests
European Union leaders are split over a request from International Criminal Court prosecutors for an arrest warrant to be issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
Meta, TikTok and X main targets of EU’s Big Tech crackdown
The three companies have been the primary targets of the EU’s Digital Services Act crackdown on big tech, Brussels Signal has found.
Spain bans vessels ‘carrying weapons for Israel’ from its ports
Spain's foreign minister José Manuel Albares said that "ships carrying weapons for Israel will not be allowed to use Spanish ports".
EU presses Georgia to withdraw law on ‘foreign agents’
The European Union has urged Georgia to withdraw its “foreign agents” law.
Slovak PM Fico ‘between life and death’ as media target government
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is said to be "between life and death" after being shot.
Poland, like an ex-colony, will not stand up as sovereign state
In economic theory, the term “middle-income trap” describes a scenario where a country struggles to ascend beyond a certain developmental threshold.
European Parliament crisis for Renew faction as Dutch Liberals join government with Geert Wilders
European Liberals are in turmoil following the decision by the Dutch Liberal VVD party to join a coalition government with Geert Wilders.
French police kill man who set fire to Rouen synagogue
French police in Rouen shot dead an armed man who set fire to the city's synagogue, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin and local officials said on Friday.
EC again investigates Meta over alleged DSA breaches
The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Meta for allegedly breaching the Digital Services Acts (DSA).
Spain: PSOE is the ‘hegemonic, systemic party’, says PM Sánchez
While establishment parties are under pressure in many European countries, in Spain, the Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) is proving its resilience once again.
France bans TikTok in New Caledonia amid ‘foreign interference’ claims
Authorities say that the unprecedented move is an attempt to curb ongoing violence on the overseas French territory, with pro-independence protesters having seized…
EC bigwig labels Croatia’s Homeland ‘very moderate’ after Eurosceptic party agrees to government coalition
Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has agreed to form a post-elections coalition with the Eurosceptic Homeland Movement party, which he said would give him…
Dutch debate about political pressure in science cancelled due to political pressure over Israel
An event at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) has been cancelled over the stance on the conflict between Israel and Palestine of two leading academics who were due…
Russian exploration vessels ‘discover the world’s largest oil reserves’ in Antarctica
Reports from Russian exploration vessels suggest vast amounts of oil and gas have been discovered in Antarctica, partly in areas claimed by the UK and Argentina.
Michel says EU leaders may co-operate after EP elections with ‘some’ on hard-right
Michel's comments represented a departure from previous statements by his Liberal Renew Europe bloc
Populists excluded from von der Leyen debate on European Parliament orders, broadcast union claims
Brussels' two main populist factions have been excluded from an upcoming debate with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the orders of the European Parliament,…
‘Sending troops to Ukraine logical,’ Estonian top security advisor says
Madis Roll, Security Policy Advisor to the Estonian President Alar Karis, said that although his country was not planning on sending troops to Ukraine, it would…