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An event at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) has been cancelled over the stance on the conflict between Israel and Palestine of two leading academics who were due…
Björn Höcke, a regional leader of the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has been fined for using a "Nazi" slogan.
One of Belgium's State-owned broadcasters disrupted its coverage of the annual Eurovision Song Contest semi-final on May 9 to denounce the actions of Israel.
The European Commission has demanded Elon Musk's X provide evidence it is complying with the bloc's censorship regulations.
Messaging service Telegram has confirmed it will make an effort to comply with European Union-level censorship rules.
Mathilde Panot, one of the leaders of La France Insoumise Party (LFI), was summoned by the police for allegedly engaging in "apology of terrorism".
The cancellation of an anti-fascist speech by Italian author Antonio Scurati on national television in Italy has sparked heated debate, with accusations of "unprecedented…
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has come under fire in Parliament for allegedly failing to act when Brussels mayors wanted to cancel the National Conservatism…
Having been a speaker at the 2022 National Conservatism conference in Brussels, there are two things I can say without hesitation.
Let me introduce younger readers to Yuri Andropov, leader of the Soviet Union from 1982 to 1984, and Soviet ambassador to Hungary from 1954 to 1957, during which…
The organisers behind the National Conservatism conference have won their appeal in court against local mayor Emir Kir. The event is allowed to go on.
Municipality mayor Emir Kir ordered the shutting of the National Conservatism conference over alleged "public safety" concerns, though added in his announcement…
A Brussels mayor has threatened to cut power to a conservative conference taking place in the city.
The National Conservatism conference, which includes speakers such as Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, former UKIP leader Nigel Farage and hard-right French…
Brussels' socialist mayor is "collaborating" with extremists on the political Left to disrupt a conservative conference, organisers of the event have claimed.
Ireland's Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Leo Varadkar has officially resigned his position amid growing concerns nationally about European Union-linked legislation.
US President Joe Biden's administration has been accused of issuing a statement "supporting" the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA), despite repeated warnings…
The proposed legislation has been piloted by deputy justice minister Krzysztof Śmiszek of the Left party, which is part of the coalition Government with Prime Minister…
Spain, which was at the point of banning the Telegram app this week, backtracked on the decision after searches for VPNs skyrocketed.
A Paris headmaster resigned on March 26, after receiving death threats for asking a student to remove her veil before taking an exam.
High crime levels in Sweden are pushing rescue workers to drastic measures; those in the city of Uppsala, near Stockholm, will be equipped with bulletproof vests.
In an effort to “keep our citizens safe and our country secure”, Britain’s Conservative government has announced a new definition of extremism.
Former US president Barack Obama had some criticism for Europe during his weekend visit to Belgium.
A German entrepreneur will now go to court, to contest a fine he received for mocking Green politicians.
Britain instigated its new definition of "extremism" designed to counter a surge in hate crime.
Pornography website Pornhub’s parent company Aylo has accused the European Commission of exaggerating the platform's size.
The Platform to Promote the Protection of Journalism and Safety of Journalists, a Council of Europe partner, warned against increasing abuse of journalists in its…
A Polish TV interview with the UK's Lord (Daniel) Finkelstein recounting the rescue of his family members by Polish diplomats during the Second World War, has been…
Generative AI has made its first widespread appearance in 2024 in Russia, ahead of presidential elections in the country.
Despite what the European Union's boosters may wish, Big Tech is still overwhelmingly headquartered in the US.
