NGO ship’s former master Rackete quits as MEP
Carola Rackete, a German MEP known for her activism regarding NGO migrant vessels, has announced her resignation from the European Parliament.
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Embattled Spanish PM Sánchez refuses to throw in towel
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez told the parliament during a heated extraordinary plenary session he was not planning to resign over the corruption scandals…
Europe’s make-believe defence ‘pledges’
Last month’s NATO summit in The Hague gave off the disturbing impression of an alliance finally crossing the fine line between serious defence policy into the…
No confidence? Large abstention vote set to weaken EC chief von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be left reeling as up to half of the European Parliament fail to back her in an upcoming no-confidence vote,…
Polish minister ponders X ban after expletive-ridden posts by Musk’s Grok chatbot
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok has caused offence with a series of vulgar messages about Polish politicians on the US billionaire's X platform.
German CDU follower allegedly assaulted outside EP for wearing MAGA hat
A student committed to the German Christian Democratic Union (CDU) was allegedly attacked in Brussels after showing support for US President Donald Trump.
EU opens deficit procedure against ‘defiant child’ Austria
The European Union said it would start a deficit procedure against Austria as the country has been unable to credibly reduce its burgeoning budget shortfall on its…
Dutch war-hero escapes prosecution for tackling protester
Decorated Dutch war-hero Marco Kroon will not be prosecuted for blocking a pro-Palestinian protester during a Second World War remembrance event but did receive…
Fiscal reversal: Italy can access cheaper loans than France
For the first time in two decades, Italy was now able to secure cheaper loans than France.
Spanish customs raid Socialist official’s house in alleged illegal tobacco probe
Anabel Mateos, recently appointed as the first Deputy Secretary for Organisation of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), had a property she owns raided by…
Voters asked the main achievements of Starmer’s first year, answer: ‘Nothing’
It’s a year since Keir Starmer and Labour were elected to govern the UK.
German Social Democrats veer further Left, hit new survey lows
Just two months after being sworn in, the German Government coalition under Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not have a majority with voters, according to latest polls.
Brussels’ prosecutor under police protection after threats from drugs mafia
Julien Moinil, Brussels' Chief Prosecutor, was put under police protection following threats from the city’s criminal drug underworld.
French MP Olivier Marleix found dead at home, apparent suicide
French Republican MP, Olivier Marleix, has been found dead at his home.
Polish PM Tusk’s coalition rocked by claims Speaker held talks with opposition
Poland's ruling centre-left government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk was left reeling after revelations about negotiations on the formation of an alternative…
German Greens demand price controls for ice cream
Three politicians from Germany's The Greens party have demanded price controls for ice cream.
US recycling ‘old, unsafe equipment’ for Ukraine
A large share of US military aid for Ukraine is not only old but in some cases dangerous for soldiers to use, a conference heard last week.
Apple appeals €500 million EU fine
Apple filed an appeal on July 7 against a €500 million fine imposed by the EU and accused Brussels of forcing the US tech giant to make changes that are "bad"…
Spanish Socialist bigwig resigns amid sexual harassment allegations
Francisco Salazar, a close ally of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and a top figure in the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), has resigned amid allegations…
German state TV to pay damages to ex-Greens MP over false sexual harassment claims
Berlin’s state TV station Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg has agreed to pay an undisclosed amount to a former Greens politician whom it had falsely accused of sexual…
Polish PM Tusk’s government takes right-wing politicians to court
Poland's centre-left government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk has filed charges against former Conservative (PiS) defence minister Antoni Macierewicz and the…
‘People could have died’, Belgian report warns for radicalisation of climate movement
Climate activists are radicalising and getting increasingly dangerous, a confidential Belgian government report has warned.
US lawmakers: ‘EC weaponising digital rules to muzzle US interests’
US lawmakers have accused the European Commission of weaponising its “regulatory regime” to “silence American speech” online.
Denmark to put ‘maximum pressure’ on Hungary for Ukraine EU membership
Denmark’s Minister for European Affairs, Marie Bjerre, has stated that the country intended to use its presidency of the Council of the European Union to apply…
Poland opposes EU’s new 2040 emissions target
Poland's centre-left coalition government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk said it was opposed to the newly proposed European Union target for cutting emissions.
Meta defends ad model in Brussels amid digital tax tensions
Facebook owner Meta has defended its revised advertising model at a closed-door hearing with the European Commission.
German Chancellor Merz breaks key election promise on electricity tax
Barely two months after assuming the German Chancellorship, Friedrich Merz has broken a key election promise.
Could Belgium lead a new European mining era?
A Belgian liberal party said it wanted to bring local mining back to Belgium to extract critical raw materials from European soil.
Low emissions for thee not me: Von der Leyen flew private 16 times in 2024
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen maintained a large ecological footprint as she remained an avid user of private jets in 2024.
EU under pressure as end of the pause on US tariffs looms
With just days to go before July 9, when the three-month pause on 50 per cent “reciprocal” tariffs imposed on April 2 ends, pressure has mounted for a US-European…