New Hungarian government halts state television news broadcasts
The sudden removal of M1 and Kossuth from the air, framed by Budapest as ending Orbán-era propaganda, echoes Donald Tusk's rapid overhaul of Poland's state media…
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Le Pen candidate for 2027, setting up unprecedented French election
"I was happy that the court returned to the French people their freedom to vote and restored my eligibility".
Germany to borrow more than €800bn by 2030 for infrastructure and defence
Ministers argue the spending surge is needed to revive the economy after years of weak growth, modernise ageing infrastructure and rapidly strengthen armed forces.
Le Pen can pursue 2027 bid but uncertainty remains
Her prison sentence was reduced to three years, two of them suspended, with the remaining year to be served at home under electronic monitoring.
Amsterdam police chief: Enforcing order during Moroccan game would lead to ‘war’
"We realise that as soon as we intervene in Amsterdam-West, we may find ourselves dealing with disturbances all evening".
Seven out of 10 ‘unaccompanied foreign minors’ in Spain found to be 18 or older
The figures come from medical and documentary checks carried out on thousands of young migrants who arrived claiming to be minors.
Italian publishers drop ‘anti-fascist’ pledge for Rome book fair after Meloni intervention
The Italian Publishers Association announced that it was withdrawing the measure after weeks of political controversy and objections from publishers.
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Polish row over Tusk government’s transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Polish PM had said that his government would be careful about further financial commitments to Ukraine.
Vouzela wildfire comes under control as Portugal endures record fire spell
More than 1,000 firefighters stayed on the ground for mopping-up and surveillance, tackling any flare-ups.
Bucharest district mayor unveils park named after Donald Trump
Daniel Băluță said the "Donald Trump Romanian-American Friendship Park" would celebrate shared values between the two countries.
Poland says US troop rotation to resume within weeks
Polish defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced the move at a defence industry event in Bydgoszcz, northern Poland.
Belgian police arrest six minors accused of planning chemical attack on school
Within the group, members also referred to school shootings, extremist groups and past acts of violence, police said.
Porsche announces up to 4,000 additional job cuts amid industry pressures
The company, part of the struggling Volkswagen Group, employs around 40,000 people worldwide, with the majority based in Germany.
Trump renews attack on Meloni
The exchange marks a further deterioration in relations between Washington and Rome.
Thieves steal jewels worth millions in another high-profile French heist
Gendarmes have launched an investigation, but no arrests have been reported so far.
YouTube warns UK creators over plan to boost public broadcasters
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage described the proposals as "appalling state censorship".
Left-wing extremists hunt down conservative journalists at AfD party congress in Erfurt
Clashes between demonstrators and police erupted throughout the day, alongside repeated outbreaks of violence.
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German Greens want to appear more macho
The push comes as the party, traditionally strong among younger, urban and female voters, look to broaden their appeal amid declining support.
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Panic stations over ‘hospitalgate’ as Tusk threatens his party with purges
Health Minister Jolanta Sobierańska-Grenda is under heavy pressure and lacks any political allies to protect her from being dismissed.
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Italian parliament to consider remigration bill after activists submit 150,000 signatures
The proposal, drafted by the Remigration and Reconquest Committee, exceeded the 50,000 signatures required under Artic.le 71 of the Italian Constitution
Germany weighs denying AfD ministers access to classified files
Defence Minister said the Government was examining closely who could be granted such access.
Dutch police detain 33 as Morocco World Cup win again sparks unrest
Most of the arrests came in The Hague, where riot officers deployed water cannon to clear crowds in the Schilderswijk district.
Hungary’s Magyar files amendment to remove President Sulyok
Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International Hungary, both long-standing critics of Orbán, questioned the process.
As Bardella broadens RN’s appeal, RN MP warns against ‘bourgeois drift’
To many French conservatives, Pompidou's presidency symbolises the moment Gaullism began trading its nationalist appeal for closer ties to high finance and the business…
Former chancellor Merkel told Rheinmetall “We don’t really need you”, CEO reveals
apperger recounted that Merkel had told the arms sector: "We don't really need you, if there is a problem we call the Americans".
Andalusia becomes fourth Spanish region to adopt ‘national priority’ in PP-Vox pact
Vox has entered the government of Spain's most populous region for the first time, handing Juanma Moreno a fourth-term majority.
Turkish man suspected of killing six at welfare centre has history of sexual-offence allegations
The man, identified as Fatih Khan G. from Garbsen, near Hanover, opened fire during a scheduled appointment related to a custody dispute.
Lithuania moves to lift nuclear weapons ban following Finland’s lead
Political leaders in Vilnius have agreed that a Cold War-era constitutional clause should be deleted outright, aligning the country more closely with NATO's nuclear…
Violence against German healthcare workers on the rise
Young staff are disproportionately affected, as nearly 80 per cent of those under 30 have faced violence, compared with 29 per cent of those over 60.
Spanish journalist critical of the government hit with arrest warrant
Vito Quiles has rejected the action as political persecution.