Macron wants Geneva to host Putin-Zelensky summit, but US source suggests Hungary
French President Emmanuel Macron floated the idea that Geneva could host the peace meeting between Russian and Ukrainian leaders Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Russians remove Polish military symbols from Katyń Memorial in Smolensk
The Russian authorities in Smolensk have ordered the removal of symbols depicting Polish military awards at the Katyń Memorial.
Czechia raises motorway speed limit to 150kph
Motorists in the Czech Republic can now drive at 150 kilometres per hour (93 mph) on certain sections of the country's motorways.
Poland conspicuous by its absence from Washington meeting on Ukraine
Neither the Polish President nor anyone from the Polish Government was present at the meeting held in the White House at which US President Donald Trump met Ukrainian…
Punish Conservatives, reward Tusk: What EU calls ‘rule of law’ in Poland is political
The European Commission has published its latest report on the rule of law in Poland for 2025.
Former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s new party accused of antisemitism
UK politician and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s newly launched hard-left party, provisionally named Your Party, is already mired in controversy over antisemitism.
Former Polish president Duda wants PiS leader Kaczyński to make way for younger leadership
Andrzej Duda, who this month left office after 10 years as Polish president, has thrown down the gauntlet to Jarosław Kaczyński, the 76-year-old founder and leader…
Diplomatic uproar over Israeli football fans blaming Poles for the Holocaust
Israeli supporters of Maccabi Haifa Israeli football team have been slammed by the Polish authorities as well as the Israeli embassy in Poland for displaying a banner…
Tusk humiliated by Trump demanding President Nawrocki represent Poland on Ukraine
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s declared stance that it is he and not the opposition Conservatives (PiS)-backed President Karol Nawrocki who represents Poland…
Exclusive: Heavy-hitting Congressmen tell us they are ‘shocked’ at EU speech censorship
Earlier this month, we led a delegation to Brussels and London to see how aggressive European speech regulations affect American free speech rights in the digital…
Germany’s The Greens forced to downsize after electoral defeat
Numerous fixed-term employees have been laid off from Germany's The Greens party after poor election results and continually falling short in polls.
Toronto Film Festival cancels October 7 documentary over Hamas image rights worries
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Canada has pulled a documentary by an Israeli filmmaker about the October 7 massacre.
French former minister of European affairs targeted over ‘racist remarks’
Noëlle Lenoir, the former Minister of European Affairs, has got into trouble over remarks about Algerian people she made on the French TV Channel CNews.
EU Chat Control law is a step towards mass surveillance
The EU’s controversial Chat Control Law is back on the spotlight.
China targets two EU banks in reply to Russian sanctions
China announced it would take countermeasures against European banks in retaliation for EU sanctions against Russia that hit two Chinese financial institutions due…
US government accuses Germany of ‘significant human rights issues’
The US government has criticised Germany over restrictions on freedom of expression as well as a surge in antisemitic violence.
It doesn’t matter what Europe thinks — and that’s OK
With the historic US-Russia summit in Alaska fast approaching, European emotion over being left out of the negotiations is reaching fever pitch.
Polish PM Tusk suspends post-pandemic EU funding, blames previous government
The Polish Government has suspended the disbursement of European Union funds for the hospitality, tourism and culture sectors.
EC chief hails ‘very good call’ with Trump and European leaders on Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed a "very good call" with US President Donald Trump and leaders of Ukraine and European countries, two days…
Zelensky arrives in Berlin for surprise video meet with EU leaders and Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Berlin for a previously unannounced meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Yes, borders can be changed by force
President Donald Trump’s planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin has the Ukrainian government on high alert.
Citizens’ Initiative aims to block changes ‘weakening air-passenger rights’
Campaigners with the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) Save Your Right, Save Your Flight!
Poland to expel 63 migrants over concert riot and militant-nationalist Bandera flag
Poland said it would expel 63 people after a controversial Ukrainian nationalist symbol was displayed at a concert in Warsaw.
German Greens politician demands social media ban for all under 16
A representative of Germany’s Greens party has come out in favour of a total ban on social media for children and youths.
Hungary PM Orbán refuses to back EU ahead of Trump-Putin talks
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has once again broken ranks with Brussels, refusing to sign a European Union joint statement that sought to set conditions…
US lawmakers pressure Ireland over its ‘anti-Israel’ trade ban
A group of 16 Republican lawmakers in the US Congress, led by Representative Claudia Tenney, have put pressure on Ireland over its proposed Occupied Territories…
Antwerp cocaine seizures show deep European port vulnerabilities, study finds
A seizure of more than 73kg of cocaine in Antwerp has highlighed structural weaknesses in European seaports exploited by criminal groups, a European Union-funded…
German Chancellor Merz under fire from own party after surprise Israeli weapons embargo
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing heavy backlash from within his own Conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party after his surprise decision…
Europe and Ukraine: defeat of Moscow a miscalculation of Napoleonic proportions
History has a way of mocking those who ignore its lessons.
German Chancellor Merz less popular than predecessor Scholz
Friedrich Merz’s first 100 days as Germany’s Chancellor were poorly received by voters, who rate him lower than his predecessor, Olaf Scholz.