Spain’s Sanchez takes up Council presidency promoting ‘Federal’ EU
Spain takes over the rotating leadership of Council, one of the EU's most important institutions, just as the bloc seems to be heading into troubled waters.
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Orkneys eye Norway option in apparent threat to quit Scotland
Inhabitants of the Orkney Islands, off the coast of mainland northern Scotland, are considering a breakaway from the Scottish Government.
Two dead after EU-funded hybrid car prototype explodes in Italy
Two researchers died after being severely injured when an EU-funded prototype hybrid electric car exploded in Naples, Italy.
‘Funded by the EU’ signs should clarify cash came from citizens, MEP says
"Funded by the European Union" signs dotted around the EU should clarify that the cash ultimately came from the bloc's citizens, according to one MEP.
If the establishment is secretly trying to boost Germany’s AfD, they are certainly going the right way about it
French president Emmanuel Macron is postponing his long anticipated state visit to Germany due to ongoing riots in major French cities, while the German establishment…
Brussels babies: EU wants to help Member States tackle demographic change
The European Commission is aiming to help Member States deal with population decline via a "toolbox" of measures.
Call for protests across France after attack on family home of mayor
French mayors have urged citizens and elected representatives to convene at town halls nationwide on July 3 to express collective outrage at the riots that have…
EU considers concessions as Russia threatens Black Sea Grain Deal
The European Union is considering concessions that will allow more money to flow to Russia.
EU mulls clampdown on vaping among children
The European Commission may be considering a clampdown on e-cigarette sales to children, a statement by the EC health commissioner on July 3 indicates.
Poland wants nuclear weapons in bid to counter Russian Belarus arsenal
In what may be seen as a dangerous escalation in tensions, Poland wants to station nuclear weapons in the country in response to Russia’s decision to deploy them…
Hungary and Poland stump Migration Pact as summit wraps up
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, was only left with the option of a fudged workaround.
Qatargate: chief witness Panzeri spoils for fight with co-accused Tarabella
Ex-MEP, Pier Antonio Panzeri, the key witness in the Qatargate cash-for-influence inquiry rocking the European Parliament, has taken pot-shots at Belgian Socialist…
Who does France memorialise? Macron is about to discover that historical narratives are more complex than political communication plans
It will be Emmanuel Macron’s next grand “Republican Ceremony”.
EU agrees ‘long-term’ security commitment to Ukraine
European Union leaders at the European Council summit in Brussels on June 30 declared their long-term commitment to bolster Ukraine's security, condemning Russia's…
European Council reconvenes after Migration Pact deadlock
European Union leaders find themselves returning to the European Council on June 30 after failing to reach a final agreement on the proposed and highly contentious…
Poland accuses EU of ‘miserly’ support over Ukrainian refugee crisis
Poland is pressing for revisions to the European Union budget to increase funds it is allocated for coping with the Ukrainian refugee crisis, citing the amount of…
Farage claims banks are part of ‘establishment plot’ against him
British former Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage, a continual thorn in the side of the European Union, claims that the UK establishment is trying to force him to…
EU leaders meet in Brussels for talks on Russia and migration
European Union leaders gathered on June 29 in Brussels to discuss the most important issues facing the bloc of 27 Member States.
Qatargate: Greek police raid homes of MEP Kaili and her sister
Greek and Belgian financial police have searched the Athens homes of Greek MEP Eva Kaili and her sister.
Apple defies EU over antitrust charges in Spotify probe
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EU should not ‘lower the bar’ to take in Ukraine, says Denmark – FT
Denmark supports EU membership for Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia and the western Balkans but "geopolitical circumstances" did not justify skating over governance reforms,…
Polish PM to oppose Migration Pact at EU summit
Poland will demand the reform of the European Union's border agency Frontex and more funds for dealing with migrants, the prime minister said on June 29, as he prepared…
Ireland appears to be the test ground for No Fun Europe
So much for the Irish rebel spirit.
Alcohol should carry cigarette-style graphic warnings, say Left-wing parties
Eurocare, a network of around 50 voluntary and non-governmental organisations working on the prevention and reduction of alcohol-related harm across Europe, wants…
Qatargate: screw tightens on MEP Marie Arena
Belgian media has reported that the former Qatargate lead investigator, Michel Claise, wanted the Belgian MEP, Marie Arena, who is in the spotlight regarding issues…
European Sex Workers group ‘disgusted’ at EU’s ‘Prostitution Report’
The European Parliament’s latest proposal for the regulation of prostitution has sparked outrage from the European Sex Workers Association (ESWA) and organisations…
Horizon science talks ‘crunchy’ as UK and EU seek new deal, says Hunt
Negotiations over the renewal of UK participation in the European Union’s Horizon Europe science programme are ongoing, despite reaching a "crunchy" phase, according…
Sunak ‘no’ to Gibraltar compromise as UK-Spain talks stall
UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has leapt to the defence of British territory Gibraltar as treaty talks between his government and Spain stalled following a Spanish…
Strange bedfellows: Dutch farmers party and greens to govern together
The Dutch Farmer–Citizen Movement (BBB), an agrarian party created as a result of widespread protests against ‘green’ legislation, will govern together with…
Germany is blocking use of frozen Russian assets – fearing World War Two compensation claims
German government fears that EU plan for Russian assets to go to Ukraine could bolster reparation demands made by Poland and Greece of Germany