Bulgaria faces EU deficit procedure months after joining euro
The country's deficit reached 3.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) last year, above the 3 per cent ceiling set for euro members.
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Frederiksen secures third Danish term with centre-left minority deal
The coalition brings together the Social Democrats, the Green Left party, the Social Liberal Party and the centrist Moderates.
Left-wing Wagenknecht vows to block CDU power in Saxony-Anhalt, even with AfD
"We want to do everything we can to ensure that there is no new CDU minister-president in Saxony-Anhalt".
Pressure grows to strip conscription-age Ukrainian men of EU protection
EU governments are weighing how to handle the bloc's temporary protection scheme when it next comes up for renewal.
Magyar seeks to oust Hungary’s head of state
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has said his government would amend the constitution to remove President Tamás Sulyok.
US commentators say UK barred them over Israel criticism
"I tried to get on a flight to London to attend SXSW London and give a speech at Oxford. I've been banned for criticizing Israel." said Cenk Uygur.
Tusk government hurriedly signs scores of contracts funded from EU’s defence loan
The contracts followed the government signing an agreement for Poland to borrow €43.7 billion from the €150 billion SAFE programme.
Spanish Socialists suffer sharpest poll collapse of the year amid corruption scandals
Some 5.3 per cent of 2023 PSOE voters have switched directly to the PP, with the bulk of losses going to abstention.
Croatia’s Vujčić takes over as ECB vice-president
Vujčić has led the Croatian National Bank since 2012 and steered his country into the euro in 2023.
Right-wing De la Espriella wins Colombia’s first round, sets up run-off with Petro-backed leftist
With most of the conservative vote now consolidating behind him, the right-wing lawyer enters the June 21 run-off as favourite against a divided left led by Petro's…
Malta’s Labour Party wins fourth consecutive term under Abela
The outcome handed a fresh mandate to Prime Minister Robert Abela, who had called the snap election a year early.
Polish President Nawrocki wants to strip Zelensky of the country’s highest honour
Zelensky received the Order of the White Eagle from then-president Andrzej Duda during a visit to Warsaw.
Brussels unblocks €16.4 billion for Hungary after Magyar agrees reforms, as expected
"Only a few weeks have passed, but we can already feel a strong wind of change across Hungary," von der Leyen said.
German police stop remigration activist from boarding flight to Porto summit
According to the German police, spreading the concept of remigration is "problematic".
NATO says it stands ready to defend ‘every inch’ of allied territory after Russian drone hits Romania
"We will continue to enhance our readiness to deter and defend against any threat, including from drones. Russia's reckless behaviour is a danger to us all".
Iceland to hold referendum on reopening EU membership talks
The question on the ballot will be: "Should negotiations on Iceland's membership in the European Union start again?"
Von der Leyen says Russia has crossed ‘yet another line’ after drone strikes Romania
"Russia's war of aggression has crossed yet another line," von der Leyen said in a post on social media.
Kallas says EU can never be a neutral mediator in Russia-Ukraine talks
"One thing is very clear: we are on Ukraine's side and we are defending our own core security interests".
Canal+ chief vows to blacklist stars who signed petition against Bolloré
The French group is the country's largest film producer and sits at the heart of a growing row over Bolloré's control of the industry.
Portuguese police search Socialist Party headquarters in corruption probe
The operation, codenamed Imergente, has so far led to five arrests, with 37 people named as formal suspects.
Spanish judge says ruling Socialists paid Civil Guard officer to sabotage corruption cases
The UCO is the elite anti-corruption unit that has been investigating the PSOE and figures close to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Brussels regional government on the verge after corruption scandal with social housing
Testimonies from employees and applicants describe political pressure and favouritism towards PS supporters or voters.
Bardella to file complaint against French rapper over alleged death threats in music video
In his video clip the French rapper stages a fight between three young men and three individuals wearing masks of Marine Le Pen, Éric Zemmour and Jordan Bardella.
Trump backs Armenia’s Pashinyan for re-election ahead of tight June vote
The US President said Pashinyan is "making his country strong, wealthy and very secure".
Spanish judge links plot to derail corruption cases to Sánchez reflection period
A judge at Spain's National Court (Audiencia Nacional) has linked the ruling Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) to an alleged scheme set up to "systematically…
Brussels’ candidate Magyar returns to von der Leyen to unblock €17 billion
Hungarian Prime Minister arrives as the candidate the EU establishment promoted in Budapest.
The impossible debt: Europe arrives at the long run Keynes brushed aside
The European Central Bank holds close to 40 per cent of some governments' debt.
Albania membership talks enter final phase
"We are EU fanatics, and EU fanatics cannot place a veto on EU decisions," PM Rama said.
Hungary to stay in International Criminal Court, reversing Orbán-era exit
Magyar has indicated Hungary would now act on ICC warrants against any individual, including Netanyahu.
Jailed Gagauzia leader publishes prison letters as Moldova weighs her appeal
Prosecutors said she had funnelled undeclared money from Russia between 2019 and 2022 to finance the party.