Italian Court rules migrants in Albania must return to Italy
The immigration section of Rome's court rejected the detention of migrants at the new hosting and repatriation centre in Gadjer Albania, the judge ruled on October…
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European space chief says Europe must be able to compete globally
The head of the European Space Agency (ESA) has said the region's space industry needs the muscle to compete globally, warning Europe risks falling behind in the…
No Musk? French hard-right MEP slams EP’s ‘lack of transparency’ in Sakharov prize selection
Thierry Mariani, an MEP with France's hard-right party National Rally (RN) and the European Parliament's Patriots for Europe group, has raised concerns about the…
Who is pumping election millions into tiny Moldova — the EU, Russia or the USA?
Moldova, a former Soviet Union country sandwiched between Ukraine and Romania, is set for significant elections on October 20 when voters must choose between partnering…
European Council backs Polish PM Tusk’s suspension of asylum on Poland-Belarus border
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has expressed his satisfaction at the outcome of a European Council meeting on October 17 at which the council expressed support…
US elections: Democrats hoping to gain ground with overseas voting
In the lead-up to the US elections, the Democratic Party has been trying to increase voter turnout by courting citizens living abroad.
Italy approves bill criminalising surrogate motherhood
Italian lawmakers have approved a bill making surrogate motherhood a "universal crime".
European Parliament’s right-wing Patriots group holds first summit in Brussels
The European Parliament group Patriots for Europe have convened their first summit in Brussels, bringing together key political figures such as Geert Wilders, Marine…
European Parliament ‘dropping gender-balance rules to keep hard-right out of power’
The European Parliament is dropping rules on gender balance to prevent the hard-right from holding any position of power, three female MEPs have claimed.
US takes action against Beijing’s espionage and propaganda. What will Europe do?
The news is getting so common that it is hardly news anymore. Chinese espionage is becoming a major threat for Western security.
ECHR fines Germany for deporting Syrian migrant to Greece
The European Court for Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Germany and Greece to pay damages to a Syrian man who was deported by German police.
EU to give members €25 million to boost migrant voluntary returns
The European Commission announced it would support voluntary returns of non-EU nationals lacking a legal right to remain, with a €25 million grant for member states.
Poland’s president opposes Tusk’s suspension of migrant asylum applications
Polish President Andrzej Duda has criticised prime minister Donald Tusk’s move to suspend allowing asylum applications on Poland's border with Belarus.
Ukraine’s government alarmed by rising army desertions
In the first eight months of 2024, 45,543 soldiers deserted from the Ukrainian army, according to data leaked by the Prosecutor General's Office and subsequenly…
Stopping Russia might take more than ‘offering’ peace
With Ukraine’s situation becoming increasingly precarious, it is time to confront, head-on, the most dangerous of the many illusions entertained by the Western…
Françafrique collapse: Niger purges capital street names of French influence
The former French colony of Niger has purged the country's capital of street names that evoke its colonial master, amidst the continuing decline of the Françafrique…
Zelensky: Ukraine entry into NATO should happen ‘now’
NATO should admit Ukraine immediately to help end Russia's invasion of the country, said Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky.
Meloni to visit Lebanon amidst Israel-Hezbollah conflict
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced plans to visit Lebanon on October 18 amidst the ongoing conflict in the region.
Don’t block my sun: a new commission that does not overshadow von der Leyen
The new European Commission, pending approval after the November hearings, has been put together by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen with a clear objective:…
Poland’s Tusk says future of liberal democracy hinges on migration policy
The future of liberal democracy in the European Union depends on its response to migration, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in comments published on October…
PCs and games consoles not covered by EU’s ‘right to repair’ directive
The European Union's Right to Repair legislation does not include the products that consumers repair most often, such as PCs and games consoles, activists said at…
Council of Europe commission report is a punch on the nose for Tusk’s justice minister
The Venice Commission, an advisory body of the Council of Europe, has analysed the legal reforms being proposed by Polish justice minister Adam Bodnar, and has advised…
Researchers alarmed by China’s grip on EU wind sector
"Becoming a world leader in green technology is one of China’s key strategic objectives...
Germany’s SPD plotting ‘wealth tax’ amid financial problems
Germany's ruling Social Democratic Party (SPD) is plotting the introduction of a wealth tax on assets amidst the country's worsening economic situation, local news…
French interior minister to restore ‘order’ by regularising working illegals
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau wants to regularise a large swathe of illegal migrants as part of the country's new 2025 immigration law.
China forces Uyghurs into slavery, finally a blunt resolution from European Parliament
Due to its sheer size, the displacement of its economy and its military might, China is accustomed to breaking rules and getting away with it.
EXCLUSIVE: EU official emails hit with four-day partial outage
The European Union's official email service was hit with a four-day partial outage between October 10 and October 14, documents seen by Brussels Signal have confirmed.
Von der Leyen proposes migrant ‘return hubs’ in deportation push
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to establish so-called "return hubs" outside the European Union to accelerate deportations.
Germany’s AfD could be declared ‘anti-constitutional’ by end-of-year
The populist-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party could be declared "anti-constitutional" before the end of the year, a report in the German media has claimed.
FPÖ furious after Austrian president ignores party’s election win
Austria’s Freedom Party (FPÖ) has criticised the country’s President Alexander van der Bellen over his decision not to give the party the mandate to form a…