Belgian MEP Kanko cleared of harassment charges
Charges of “improper behaviour” levelled at Belgian MEP Assita Kanko have been dropped, she announced on July 28.
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Niger coup ‘no done deal’, France insists, even as support grows
The military coup in Niger has not yet succeeded, the French Government has insisted, while stating it is “illegitimate” and “deeply dangerous” for the region.
China’s push to expand BRICS membership falters
India and Brazil are pushing back against a Chinese bid to rapidly expand the BRICS group of emerging markets to grow its political clout and counter the US, officials…
Spain: Basques demand direct participation from Sánchez in premiership negotiations
The leader of the Spanish Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) Andoni Ortuzar has demanded the direct involvement of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in negotiations with…
Britain will rejoin the EU ‘at some point’, says Tony Blair
Britain will end up rejoining the European Union sometime, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has said.
Has Russia identified a weak spot on Nato’s eastern flank? The drone strike on Reni port was a political attack on Romania
One of the most significant events of the war took place last week – in the least-known corner of Ukraine.
Germany’s government appears increasingly delusional: and it’s not the only one
It is clearly bad for any country when its government strays into the realms of delusion.
Azerbaijan blocks humanitarian convoy to Nagorno-Karabakh
Azerbaijan is barring an Armenian humanitarian convoy from entering the blockaded region of Nagorno-Karabakh, according to latest reports.
Sacked French former minister’s new diplomatic role sparks outrage
The recently dismissed French Minister of Education Pap Ndiaye has landed himself a cushy job in high European circles, sparking outrage among the opposition.
Germany’s AfD party disowns viral ‘Heil Zelensky’ advert
A viral video attacking the war in Ukraine has nothing to do with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, a spokesman for the group has told Brussels Signal.
Niger coup ‘no immediate danger to EU energy supply’
The military coup in Niger does not pose any "immediate" danger to the European Union’s energy supplies, an expert in the sector has told Brussels Signal.
EC pulls funding for Islamist group that claimed women should ‘obey’ their ‘masters’
The European Commission has suspended funding for a Turkish organisation that was part of the Erasmus+ programme over its views on women, Europe and terror.
EU opens antitrust investigation against Microsoft
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We’re hiring: senior reporter
Media startup Brussels Signal is seeking an ambitious, critically-minded reporter with an eye for a story and a hunger to ask the questions of European institutions…
Germany is ‘freest’ European country, says latest Nanny State Index
Germany is the “freest” country in Europe, according to this year's Nanny State Index (NSI).
Austrian police raid homes of suspected far-right activists
Austrian security services carried out eight searches early on the morning of July 26, targeting suspected members of the far-right movement Bundesstaat Preußen,…
North Korea rolls out red carpet for Russia’s defence minister
North Korea has welcomed Russia’s defence minister Sergei Shoigu, rolling out the red carpet for the senior official upon his arrival to the country's capital…
Niger soldiers claim military coup after President is detained
Soldiers in Niger claimed to have seized control of the West African nation after President Mohamed Bazoum was detained by the presidential guard.
Have we reached peak Net Zero?
That loud noise you hear may be the sound of the Net Zero agenda crashing.
EU crime database block on UK ‘lets crooks off the hook’
The European Union’s decision to pull the plug on UK law enforcement agencies’ post-Brexit access to its central crime database is making the fight against crime…
Proposed EU Migration Pact stranded amid ‘insufficient support’
The European Union's contentious migration law has become bogged down in the Council of the European Union after it failed to gain enough backing.
Twitter encryption rules ‘dangerous and concerning’, MEP tells EC
Twitter's new rules surrounding the encryption of private messages have been called "dangerous and concerning" in a letter penned by an MEP to the European Commission.
Germany and France confront Poland over Ukrainian grain embargo
France and Germany have publicly voiced their opposition to Poland and four other neighbours of Ukraine being allowed to continue a grain embargo on the embattled…
Moldova cuts Russian Embassy staff numbers over ‘hostile actions’
Moldova said on July 26 it was sharply reducing the number of diplomats Russia can have in its capital Chisinau, citing years of "hostile actions" by Moscow and…
US warns its citizens to ‘keep low profile’ in Ireland amid rise in violent attacks
The US Embassy in Ireland has told Americans to "keep a low profile" while in the country amid an uptick in gang violence there.
Macron fighting to keep New Caledonia French
French President Emmanuel Macron is fighting to keep a small island territory seceding from France.
EC chief von der Leyen backs wolf-hunting after her pony’s death
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen voiced support for the killing of European wolves during her latest visit to Germany.
Belgian court finds eight guilty of Brussels terror attacks
Seven years after the devastating Islamic terror attacks in the Belgian capital, a Brussels court on July 25 found six offenders guilty of all charges and two “partly…
Corruption, treason in Ukraine won’t be tolerated, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday he would tolerate no corruption or treachery in affairs of state while his country is struggling to find…
Spain’s fate may be decided in Waterloo
Talks aimed at the formation of a Spanish coalition government are currently underway in Waterloo, Belgium.