Deadly wildfire sweeps southern Spain as Andalusia declares emergency
At least 12 people have died, some of them found inside their vehicles, as Andalusia's regional government raises the alert to emergency phase and evacuates four…
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German company bankruptcies highest in over two decades
In the April-to-June period, there were 4,996 insolvencies of partnerships and corporations.
EU Consultation on tobacco products directive draws overwhelming opposition
According to an analysis published today by Path to Smoke-Free and We Are Innovation, more than 82,000 submissions were received from 138 countries.
European Parliament approves ‘mini-chat control’
A motion to reject the extension failed to achieve the absolute majority needed in the second-reading procedure.
Spain pushes vast new joint borrowing plan, setting up clash with northern states
The Commission would centralise part of the funding programmes now run separately by national treasuries, issuing bonds and passing the proceeds back to participating…
German MPs order hundreds of iPhones on taxpayers’ expense, many go to family
In the final quarter alone, 43.5 per cent of all devices were ordered, including 402 iPhones and 191 iPads worth almost €550,000.
Taxpayer-funded reception to mark French assisted dying law sparks outcry
Public money is being used to celebrate one of the most ethically divisive pieces of legislation in recent French history.
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Polish journalists protest purge of public media in Hungary comparing it to Tusk’s actions
In their statement they recall events that took place in Poland in December 2023, days after the present centre-left government led by Tusk took power.
Irish police hunt asylum seeker over killing of US migration activist
Carney, a mother of one who worked locally in healthcare support, had roots in Kerry through her grandparents.
Poll show Le Pen beating any oppenent in 2027 presidential election
According to an Ifop survey for newspaper Le Figaro and TV station LCI, conducted immediately after Le Pen announced her candidacy.
Sánchez uses official air force jet to attend daughter’s graduation
The A310 is the largest aircraft in the Spanish air force's VIP fleet and is fitted out to carry about 80 passengers.
Le Pen can start presidential campaign without electronic tag
Le Pen announced on the evening of the verdict that she would stand and would appeal to the Court of Cassation.
Reform UK faces fresh scrutiny over millions in reported transactions
Farage has consistently described the money as an "unconditional personal gift" intended to fund his security, rather than a political donation.
Estonia orders Moscow-linked Orthodox church to sever ties with Patriarch Kirill
Tallinn has given the Estonian Christian Orthodox Church until late December to appoint a new metropolitan and break from the Moscow Patriarchate or face dissolution…
Dutch prosecutors bring criminal charges against Tata Steel over harmful emissions
The Public Prosecution Service says its investigation found sufficient grounds to take the steelmaker to court over emissions near its IJmuiden plant.
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Berlin Mayor under fire for lying during major power outage
It was one of the longest outages in the city’s post-war history.
Saxony to dismantle €10 million wind turbine because ‘it’s noisy’
Being almost 170m high, it is the biggest wind turbine in Saxony, supplying periodic energy to around 5,000 households.
Count Binface and Reclaim leader to challenge Farage as major parties stand aside
Farage resigned as MP for Clacton on July 7, triggering the by-election while he faces a parliamentary investigation.
Burkini ban ruled ‘discriminatory’ by Austrian court
The Salzburg Regional Administrative Court determined that the ban was not justified by legitimate hygiene or safety reasons.
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Le Pen clears the ban but her road to 2027 still runs through the courts
A reduced sentence restored Marine Le Pen's eligibility, though a pending appeal, an electronic tag and a crowded field left her presidential bid far from settled.
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…
Von der Leyen and Rutte urge more European NATO to cut US reliance
Twenty-three of the EU's 27 member states are also NATO members, though the two organisations remain formally separate.
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.
MEP Sonneborn slams chat control push: ‘Suspends a fundamental right’
The new vote will take place under different rules, favouring approval because its might be able to pass with minority support.
European Parliament approves major upgrade to air passenger rights
The new rules maintain and reinforce passengers’ entitlement to compensation for delays and cancellations, with fixed amounts unchanged.
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.
European Parliament opens EU-values review of AfD-led ESN party
Any decision to deregister a party would require the absence of objection from Parliament or the Council.
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.