EU and UK postpone post-Brexit summit after Starmer quits
"The summit with UK is postponed. Postponed is not cancelled," European Commission chief spokesperson Paula Pinho confirmed.
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European Parliament backs digital euro legislation
The European Central Bank has indicated it could be ready to issue the digital euro by 2029 if legislation is finalised this year or next.
Video shows Paris sanitation worker pushing garbage into canal open for public swimming
The footage shows a municipal cleaning employee using a high-pressure hose to clear debris from a roadway bordering the canal.
Philip Morris International urges EU to treat tobacco like any other legal industry
The appeal comes as the European Commission prepares major reviews of tobacco taxation and product rules.
Qatargate: Belgium issue arrest warrant against Greek ex-Commissioner
Investigators seized approximately €1.
Italy’s Musk ally attacks Meloni and warns: ‘The vote may end up with Vannacci’
His proximity to Musk has made him a prominent intermediary between the American tech billionaire’s orbit and Italian institutions.
Trump takes final swipe at outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
He wished him well while underscoring disagreements over North Sea oil production and net zero priorities.
Belgium issues Taliban visas for EU migration talks
The meeting follows an invitation issued last month by the European Commission.
Von der Leyen praise Starmer as Brexit reset summit is thrown into doubt
"Under your premiership we turned a new page in EU-UK relations," wrote António Costa.
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President Nawrocki rejects immigration as cure for Poland’s growing demographic crisis
"Migration pressure in Western Europe has not solved the problem but has brought ghettoisation, integration challenges and social unrest".
Brussels opens €1.1 billion call to modernise high-speed rail and military mobility
The call would prioritise rail and the decarbonisation of maritime transport and military mobility.
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Spain’s ‘grandchildren law’ adds 16,000 overseas voters a month
The number of Spaniards entitled to vote from abroad has climbed to almost 2.7 million, driven by the new citizenship law.
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French Greens call for five days of ‘climate leave’ per year
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MCC Brussels hits back over EU Transparency Register suspension
Other NGO networks such as BirdLife, Caritas, Friends of the Earth, and ILGA, also maintain multiple national or regional entries.
Spain’s Supreme Court convicts ex-minister Ábalos in pandemic masks corruption case
The seven judges of the criminal chamber reached their decision unanimously, following a trial held across 14 sessions in April and May.
Dutch governing coalition suffers sharp drop in latest survey
The results also show a political landscape with a high number of parties of a fairly similar size.
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Zelensky sends back Polish honour rescinded by President Nawrocki
Polish President decided on June 19 to rescind the Polish order of the White Eagle granted to Zelensky by the previous Polish President.
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Pedro Sánchez’s wife Begoña Gómez sent for jury trial over alleged corruption
Spanish PM's wife has been barred from leaving the country after being made to surrender her passport.
Spanish judge opens EU-funds fraud inquiry into Pedro Sánchez’s wife
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EU establishment rallies behind new ‘European’ and anti-Musk social network W
Among W's early users are Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa, and Christine Lagarde.
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French Prime Minister calls for unannounced mandatory anti-drug tests for ministers and senior officials
Sébastien Lecornu’s office stresses that the state cannot credibly fight drug trafficking while tolerating consumption among its own ranks.
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Costa defends Russia outreach as EU leaders question his mandate
The European Council president acted without consulting most national capitals, exposing a deep rift over how to deal with Moscow.
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New leaders take their seats as the European Council meets in Brussels
The departure of Viktor Orbán has removed the bloc's loudest sceptic, though Bulgaria's new premier may prove a quieter replacement as leaders open budget talks.
Spanish judge places Zapatero’s daughters and secretary under investigation
He took the decision at the request of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, which had asked the previous Tuesday for the three women to be questioned.
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‘My loyalty is to Le Pen’: Orbán weighs in on France’s succession debate
The prospect of a Bardella candidacy has intensified debate over the future leadership of France's patriotic movement.
EU member states agree emergency aid for farmers as fertiliser prices soar
The deal, struck in the Council of the European Union, would let national governments grant temporary, targeted subsidies to the farms.
Rutte welcomes US-Iran deal and offers NATO help to keep Hormuz open
The agreement created an opportunity to ensure Iran never obtained a nuclear weapon, NATO Secretary General said.
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Trump’s pardons envoy slams Polish PM Tusk over ‘vendetta’ against ex-justice minister Ziobro
Ziobro has been granted an entry visit to the US following his being granted asylum by the last Hungarian government led by PM Viktor Orbán.
G7 vows tougher Russia sanctions as Europe shoulders Ukraine support
The seven leaders signed a joint declaration on June 17 at their summit in Évian-les-Bains.
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EU member states clash over figures for next long-term budget
Ministers did agree the outline of several new instruments, including a single national and regional plan for each country.