Brussels tight-lipped as Le Pen floats idea of hard-right ‘supergroup’
Right-wing political groups in Brussels have remained tight-lipped as France's Marine Le Pen of the National Rally (RN) party continues her push for a new European…
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How hard-right National Rally won over France’s overseas territories
National Rally (RN) has surged to prominence in France's overseas territories.
EU’s vain desire to be AI regulatory boss: 7.5bn customers say No
Brussels is again full of self-congratulation after the EU Parliament and Council passed the Artificial Intelligence Act, presented as the world’s first regulatory…
Poland to introduce restrictions on movements of Russian diplomats
Poland will introduce restrictions on the movement of Russian diplomats on its territory says Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski.
Macron: ‘Democracy is in crisis’
French President Emmanuel Macron said he wanted to "get involved" in the European Parliament elections in June "to unmask the ideas of the National Rally".
Brexit ‘myth’ de-busted: EU to ban smoky-bacon crisps
The so-called pro-Brexit "myth" of a European Union ban on smoky-bacon flavour potato crisps is now set to become reality after Member States gave the go-ahead for…
Opposition gathers thousands in Madrid to protest against Catalan amnesty
Spain's centre-right Partido Popular (PP) drew thousands of protesters against the amnesty for convicted Catalan separatists to Madrid’s famous Puerta de Alcalá…
Europe’s hard-left parties unite in opposition to war
Ahead of the European Parliament elections on June 6-9, the annual Spring Festival in Madrid hosted by the Spanish Podemos party became a rallying point for Europe’s…
Dairy farmers to EU: Help us or face more tractor protests
While the latest Brussels protest would be a "friendly" affair, this would not be the case with future demonstrations should lawmakers not take their concerns seriously,…
German interior minister tempted by Italy’s ‘Albanian model’ asylum system
German interior minister Nancy Faeser has expressed interest in how Italy aims to more asylum application procedures in Albania.
Tusk to remain as PM, rejects bid for Polish presidency
'I have a lot of work to do here. A few months or even years won't be enough to clean up everything' said Tusk
Macron aims to strengthen ties with Germany on State visit
French President Emmanuel Macron is on a three-day State visit to Germany aiming to reaffirm the strength of the Franco-German alliance.
France plans to restrict unemployment benefits
The French government is planning to shorten the period people can claim unemployment benefits in order to strengthen incentives to work, Prime Minister Gabriel…
Isolation of AfD may bring new success to EU nationalist right
The past few years have seen a string of successes for the European right.
NGO ‘rescue-boat’ captain ‘will not focus on migration’ if elected as MEP
Carola Rackete, a top candidate for the German hard-left Die Linke party in June's European Parliament elections, no longer wants to be associated with migration.
Georgia accuses European Commission of assassination ‘threat’
The European Commission has denied issuing any form of "threat" to see Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze shot over the country's anti-foreign interference…
Man shot dead in New Caledonia despite Macron’s visit
A 48-year-old man was fatally shot in New Caledonia just hours after French President Emmanuel Macron visited the island to restore "law and order”.
Chega says president is “treasonous,” but Chega goes too far
One must wonder if this is a Portuguese version of misdirection, the technique magicians use to draw your attention away from what the right hand is doing by doing…
‘French media illegally discriminates against political Right,’ report finds
Reconquete MEP Nicolas Bay told Brussels Signal that everyone was well aware that the "so-called ‘public service’ media in France is a mouthpiece for the political…
French PM Attal goes head-to-head with National Rally chief Bardella
In what has been seen as a showdown that set the stage for France's political future, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and National Rally (RN) President Jason…
Von der Leyen denounces Right during ‘sham’ EU debate
Outside, a small but vocal group of protesters gathered around a large placard reading "Stop Ursula".
Identity and Democracy expels entire AfD after Krah controversy
Five of the group's constituent parties - National Rally, Vlaams Belang, Lega, Freedom and Direct Democracy and the Danish People's Party -- are recorded as supporting…
Former EU leaders blast Commission for Iran ‘appeasement’
Three former European Union leaders representing the Brussels-based NGO International Committee In Search of Justice (ISJ) will submit an official complaint to the…
North Macedonia’s Macedonia, or Greece’s Macedonia? Feud goes on
The feud between Greece and the country now known as North Macedonia was one of the longest-running and bitter in post-communist Europe.
Germany: Two more politicians attacked amid ‘spiralling’ political violence
Two more politicians have been attacked amid "spiralling" political violence in Germany.
Polish PM Tusk allegedly mulling ban on political opposition
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is reportedly considering a possible ban on his political opponents, a senior figure within his party has claimed.
Norway to block entry for most Russian tourists
NATO member Norway will further restrict access for Russian tourist travellers due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, blocking almost all entry, the Nordic country's…
Olympics: Paris Mayor pledges to jump into the Seine
Mark your calendar - Socialist Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo told French media she will jump into the River Seine to mark the Olympic Games.
Brussels gets a Polish promise, here comes the money for Tusk
On the 21st of February 2024, Adam Bodnar, Minister of Justice in Donald Tusk's Polish government, presented an Action Plan for “restoring the rule of law in Poland.
Macron pledges to make France Europe’s ‘leader in AI’
“I want the State and public services to embrace Artificial Intelligence in all areas. And that it should be accessible to all citizens,” he said.