German interior ministry seeks sweeping new powers for domestic intelligence
Intelligence officers would no longer be limited to gathering information but could also take operational measures to disrupt perceived threats.
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Spanish court convicts brother of PM Sánchez of abuse of office
The court found David Sánchez guilty of administrative malfeasance, ruling that he had been a necessary party to the irregular creation of a job tailored for him.
Dutch hospitals to perform abortions up to 24 weeks in non-medical cases
Babies born from around 22 to 24 weeks can now survive with modern neonatal care.
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France idles reactors on cooling rules as Spanish and US plants run right through the heat
EDF took the plants offline to meet French river-discharge rules, not because the reactors could not cope with the heat, while the same technology kept operating…
Across Europe, residence is beating a criminal record in court
European courts have held that foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes cannot be denied residence or deported where doing so would interfere with family life.
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Eurocontrol freezes Polish air-traffic funds over Pfizer vaccine claim
The company is enforcing a €1.
Coalition of the Willing agrees force for Ukraine will train in neighbouring states
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Brussels moves to strip Venice Biennale of €2 million over Russian pavilion’s return
The European Commission plans to withdraw a €2 million grant from the Venice Biennale over its decision to allow the Russian pavilion to return, citing political…
Brussels demands toll-free Hormuz as Trump imposes 20 per cent levy on cargo
The EU insisted the strait stay open without charges after US President named Washington the waterway's "guardian" and demanded a fifth of the value of all cargo.
Spanish Supreme Court clears path to residence for migrants with criminal records
Officials could no longer reject an application on the record alone. They would instead have to weigh each case individually.
Bardella pitches ‘national unity’ government as RN broadens election strategy
The RN president said he would devote "all his energy" to securing the election of Marine Le Pen in 2027.
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Investigators examine fallen cable as Andalusian president cites climate change in deadly Almería fire
Most died while trying to flee by car, in a blaze that tore through a rural community of British and Belgian residents and became the deadliest in the Spanish region's…
EU to limit children’s access to social media
The EU plans to implement phased access to social media for children, with recommendations for supervised use under 13, while emphasizing platform safety features…
Swedish MEP files police complaint against colleague over ‘racist hate speech’ after deportation chants
Danish MEP Kristoffer Storm, of the Denmark Democrats and the ECR group, said online that she "should go home".
Israel heads to polls on October 27 as Netanyahu faces uphill battle for re-election
Opposition forces, including former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party, are competitive or narrowly ahead in some head-to-head scenarios.
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Tensions with Ukraine rise as Poland commemorates Volhynia anniversary
July 11, 1943 is known in Poland as "Bloody Sunday", the day which marked the height of the Volhynia massacre.
Italian prosecutors stop naming suspects’ nationality in official statements
The measure is not a nationwide rule and does not prevent journalists from independently reporting a suspect’s nationality.
Magyar moves to remove Hungary’s president in constitutional overhaul
Fidesz parliamentary group leader Gergely Gulyás said the move marked the end of constitutional democracy.
EU names German diplomat as special representative for Kosovo
Dirk Schübel, currently head of the Russia Division at the European External Action Service, would take up the post on September 1 for an initial two-year term.
Rajoy reignites French immigration debate with ‘without Frenchmen’ remark
Former Spanish prime minister made the remark in a football column for the Spanish newspaper 'El Debate'.
Seville halts mosque building permit after Vox legal challenge
The scheme, promoted by the Fundación Mezquita de Sevilla, includes a prayer hall, ablution rooms, a courtyard and a 30-metre minaret alongside social and cultural…
Brother of Nice truck terrorist arrested near the Promenade des Anglais
Local residents had repeatedly complained about his behavior, describing him as aggressive and intimidating.
AfD hits all-time high of 28 per cent in new German poll, CDU slumps to 22 per cent
These results reflect deep voter dissatisfaction with the current centre-left coalition of Christian Democrats and Socialists.
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Italy expels Russian attachés over alleged spy ring inside its intelligence services
Tajani has dismissed any counter-measure as political retaliation rather than a decision based on evidence.
Brussels charges Meta over ‘addictive’ design of Instagram and Facebook
"Protecting the physical and mental health of Europeans must be a priority for social media platforms".
Passengers pull man back inside after Ryanair window detaches in mid-air
The injured man, a tourist from Serbia aged 61, was taken to hospital in Thessaloniki with friction burns but was otherwise in good condition.
Morocco fans riot in London and Dutch cities after World Cup defeat by France
Four people were arrested and officers in riot gear were sent in to clear the street, which reopened at about 1am.
Dutch minister forced to cancel surprise visit to asylum center because it’s too unsafe
Previous visits by ministers and officials have sometimes been met with protests or required heightened security.
Parliament clears digital euro talks after right-wing groups force a vote
A third file in the same single currency package, on the legal tender status of euro banknotes and coins, was not contested.
Orbán’s Fidesz rallies at presidential palace against plan to remove Sulyok
Sulyok, elected in 2024 by a Fidesz-dominated parliament, has refused to resign and has referred the proposal to the Council of Europe's Venice Commission.