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.
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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.
Moldovan opposition parties snub prime minister talks and demand early elections
The move has deepened a political crisis set off by the resignation of Alexandru Munteanu on July 3.
Italian publishers drop ‘anti-fascist’ pledge for Rome book fair after Meloni intervention
The Italian Publishers Association announced that it was withdrawing the measure after weeks of political controversy and objections from publishers.
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Polish row over Tusk government’s transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Polish PM had said that his government would be careful about further financial commitments to Ukraine.
Vouzela wildfire comes under control as Portugal endures record fire spell
More than 1,000 firefighters stayed on the ground for mopping-up and surveillance, tackling any flare-ups.
Bucharest district mayor unveils park named after Donald Trump
Daniel Băluță said the "Donald Trump Romanian-American Friendship Park" would celebrate shared values between the two countries.
Poland says US troop rotation to resume within weeks
Polish defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced the move at a defence industry event in Bydgoszcz, northern Poland.
Belgian police arrest six minors accused of planning chemical attack on school
Within the group, members also referred to school shootings, extremist groups and past acts of violence, police said.
Porsche announces up to 4,000 additional job cuts amid industry pressures
The company, part of the struggling Volkswagen Group, employs around 40,000 people worldwide, with the majority based in Germany.
FIFA under fire for changing own rules after Trump phone call overturns red card
US President publicly welcomed the decision on social media, writing: “Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice”.
Trump renews attack on Meloni
The exchange marks a further deterioration in relations between Washington and Rome.
Thieves steal jewels worth millions in another high-profile French heist
Gendarmes have launched an investigation, but no arrests have been reported so far.
YouTube warns UK creators over plan to boost public broadcasters
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage described the proposals as "appalling state censorship".
Left-wing extremists hunt down conservative journalists at AfD party congress in Erfurt
Clashes between demonstrators and police erupted throughout the day, alongside repeated outbreaks of violence.
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German Greens want to appear more macho
The push comes as the party, traditionally strong among younger, urban and female voters, look to broaden their appeal amid declining support.
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Panic stations over ‘hospitalgate’ as Tusk threatens his party with purges
Health Minister Jolanta Sobierańska-Grenda is under heavy pressure and lacks any political allies to protect her from being dismissed.
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Italian parliament to consider remigration bill after activists submit 150,000 signatures
The proposal, drafted by the Remigration and Reconquest Committee, exceeded the 50,000 signatures required under Artic.le 71 of the Italian Constitution
Germany weighs denying AfD ministers access to classified files
Defence Minister said the Government was examining closely who could be granted such access.