Sweden Democrats to push for more EU vetoes
The Sweden Democrats say they want more veto power over EU laws.
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Hungary can’t get its EU billions despite concessions
Hungary “expects” to get billions of euros blocked by the EU after it “fulfilled its commitments,” says Hungarian Justice Minister Judit Varga.
Attempts by Brussels to keep Kosovo-Serbia talks on track take another hit
Kosovo’s government has dismissed the team responsible for negotiations on Serbian-majority regions in Kosovo just days after the latest EU-backed talks between…
Von der Leyen could lose European Parliament ‘green deal’ vote
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EU is ‘safe haven for corrupt money’
The European Commission should look closer to home with its new anti-corruption legislation, says a prominent Euro MP.
Rumours swirl around European Parliament future of Salvini’s Lega party
Italy’s Lega party is contemplating a departure from the European Parliament’s rightwing Identity & Democracy group because it wants “better relations” with…
Bonanza for arms contractors as EU embraces ‘war economy mode’
The EU’s March pledge to provide one million artillery shells to Ukraine now has €500 million of EU funds behind it thanks to new legislation as of May 3.
Turkish elections causing violence across Europe
The elections in Turkey are turning out to be very contentious and are leading to tense situations.
EU ‘will not compromise’ on Taiwan
Josep Borrell, the European Commission’s foreign affairs and security policy chief, has publicly stated that the EU “will not compromise” on its support for…
Pope urges EU to embrace peace and avoid following a ‘baneful path’ during visit to Hungary
Pope Francis called for building a Europe “centred on the human person” and warned of not following a “baneful path” during his three-day visit to Hungary…
China, Russia and Iran lecture France on human rights
There were surreal scenes at the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Drug shortages in EU cause for great concern
More and more, European countries are running out of medicines. Common medications like antibiotics or painkillers for children are in short supply.
Mayday-Mayday: Labour day turns violent in France
Labour Day in France was disrupted by protests against the controversial pension reforms pushed through by the Élysée Palace.
Belgian minister denies prisoner swap with Iran
Carl Deconinck, April 26 The Belgian minister of justice has denied press reports of a possible prisoner swap with Iran.
EU selects Di Maio as Gulf chief despite questions regarding his competence
Italy's former foreign minister and deputy prime minister Luigi Di Maio from the 5Star Movement has been put forward for the position of EU special envoy to the…
EC claims Serbia-Kosovo ‘normalisation’ pact is still alive despite flagrant violation
The European Commission on April 25 put on a brave face as the agreement it brokered between Serbia and Kosovo appeared to be breaking down.
Birth control pill in Italy set to be made free
The Italian Medicines Agency (Aifa) has given the green light for free birth control pills for women of all ages.
Eurobarometer poll about Hungary doesn’t tell the whole story
The most recent Eurobarometer poll suggests support for the EU in Hungary has dropped to below 40 per cent.
Is Belgian Prime Minister De Croo set to launch bid for top EU job?
The EU's migrant pact will be forced upon the Belgian public by prime minister Alexander De Croo, according to MEP Tom Vandendriessche.
Free speech has its limits, says Brussels Commissioner
The European Commission has to protect freedom of speech—by limiting it, according to the Commissioner responsible for media freedom and fundamental rights.
Spain pleads for EU support for farmers suffering ‘historic’ drought
The Spanish government is pleading for help from the European Commission as its farmers suffer a historic drought that looks set to destroy a large part of this…
Is the EU’s green deal an anti-democratic power grab?
The EU’s energy transition policy is “not serving the people” and its raft of new rules about CO2 emissions are being used “to control people,” Dutch MEP…
New European sanctions could take aim at Russian luxury goods
The EU is devising new sanctions against Russia that are expected to close existing loopholes.
EU in ‘warlike mood’, says Hungarian foreign minister
A “warlike mood” pervades the European Union, while those speaking out for peace are coming under “heavy attack”, says the Hungarian Minister of Foreign…
Parliament groups join forces in opposition to migrant pact
Parties in two groups in the European Parliament, the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) and Identity and Democracy (ID), say the upcoming EU migrant pact…
European countries scramble to evacuate citizens from violence-torn Sudan
European countries are hastily organizing the evacuation of their nationals from Sudan, where heavy fighting seems to be intensifying.
Twitter checkmarks: EU leaders move from blue to grey
Twitter has discontinued its blue checkmarks amid clamour and concerns of increased risks of impersonation and misinformation, but users following the biggest Brussels…
Surrogacy in Italy: Meloni’s ‘universal crime’
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called surrogacy a “universal crime”.
It’s not just Twitter: EU’s Digital Services Act could force out smaller platforms
It’s not just social media giant Twitter that could fall foul of new regulations under the European Commission’s forthcoming Digital Service Act (DSA).
EU prepares nuclear sanctions against Russia
The European Commission is working on the EU’s 11th round of sanctions against Russia in response to the war against Ukraine.