‘Don’t worry, we won’t poison you,’ Brazil tells EU
Brazil has told the European Union not to fear Mercosur imports, dismissing claims its products will “poison” the bloc's markets.
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French public broadcasters lodge legal complaints against conservative outlets
French public broadcasters France Télévisions and Radio France have lodged separate legal complaints against three prominent conservative outlets.
Polish minister accuses President of preparing for EU ‘Polexit’
Poland's President Karol Nawrocki has been accused of fostering euro-scepticism and laying the groundwork for his country's departure from the European Union.
Russia’s pre-war demands may get another look
At the end of 2021, when Russia tabled its draft documents on “legal and security guarantees from the United States and NATO”, demanding a halt to NATO enlargement,…
Postal industry warns e-commerce and rural deliveries at risk without EU support
Europe’s public postal operators have warned they can no longer guarantee e-commerce delivery or rural connectivity without stronger political and financial support.
Poland closes Russian consulate after sabotage of railway lines
Russia’s consulate in the Polish city of Gdańsk has been closed in retaliation for explosions on railway lines, Poland’s foreign minister Radosław Sikorski…
Italian PM Meloni in the crosshairs? Alleged plot sparks political storm
An alleged plot to topple Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in favour of a centre-left coalition is shaking Italian politics.
EU struggling to renew its ageing farming workforce
Europe’s farms are facing a growing generational crunch.
China’s climate envoy humiliates the EU
The European Union came to COP 30 in Belem confident that it could supplant the absent Americans and lead the world with the example of its own plans to achieve…
Brussels budget minister warns total shutdown a real threat
The Brussels region's new budget minister Dirk De Smedt has warned that a full shutdown of public services is a real threat as the region is struggling to find money.
The British establishment says Brexit is failing but they only offer zombie statistics
“Be wary or there’ll be woe Know your friend from your foe.”
Eight Albanian suspects arrested over alleged plot to kill Brussels prosecutor
In a series of co-ordinated dawn raids across Brussels and Leuven this morning, Belgian federal police arrested eight men suspected of plotting an attack against…
Polish opposition PiS slams government after railway hit by saboteurs
Poland's opposition Conservatives (PiS) have criticised the centre-left government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk over its handling of national security.
Poles’ anger at German ambassador saying call for reparations ‘help Putin’
The German ambassador to Poland Miguel Berger has become embroiled in a row following his remarks on Poland’s reparations claim, calling the opposition Conservatives…
Austrian Government to outlaw ‘shrinkflation’ but inflation stays high
The Austrian government said it will introduce measures to curb so-called "shrinkflation".
Russia labels Russian ex-PM Kasyanov a ‘terrorist’
Russian authorities have added former prime minister Mikhail Kasyanov to its official register of "extremists and terrorists", alongside prominent economist Sergei…
Germany’s Antifa among groups US sets sights on – but why?
When the US Government designated four left-wing European groups as Foreign Terrorist Organisations, many observers questioned whether they genuinely posed a threat…
Democracy slowing down Europe’s rare earth Cold War fight
Europe is losing the rare earths “Cold War” and one of the problems is democracy, an industry conference heard today.
Controversial EU-backed lithium mine in Serbia put on hold
Mining giant Rio Tinto has quietly placed its €2.95 billion Jadar lithium project in western Serbia on indefinite “care and maintenance".
French budget boosted by early debt repayment by Greeks
French budgetary woes have received some unexpected relief from an unlikely benefactor: Greece, once seen as the black sheep of the eurozone.
EU sets sights on ‘fat -tax’ to boost health
Brussels is likely to introduce a so-called "fat-tax" in the proposed European Union cardiovascular health plan, set to be adopted by the European Commission in…
Divided EU will not take part in WHO Tobacco Control vote as EC digs in heels
The European Union will not participate in a vote on a revised treaty at the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (COP11) in Geneva, Switzerland this month.
Catalan separatist leader Puigdemont pushes for ‘safe’ return to Spain
Catalan separatist Carles Puigdemont has petitioned Spain’s Constitutional Court to suspend his outstanding arrest warrant.
Norway public TV ‘sorry’ for calling Polish Independence parade ‘Nazi march’
Norway’s public broadcaster NRK has apologised after describing Poland’s annual Independence Day parade as a “Nazi march” during a morning TV segment, according…
The lost honour of the EU Court of Justice
Koen Lenaerts, the all-powerful President of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), has just distinguished himself with statements that call into question…
EC Enlargement chief pushes Ukraine’s EU membership, despite corruption concerns
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos is pushing for Ukraine's accession to the European Union - despite a number of corruption scandals that have hit…
Hungary to sue EU over ban on Russian gas imports
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said today that his government would take the European Union to court over its decision last month to phase out Russian gas…
Polish right-wing MEP loses European Parliamentary immunity again
Polish right-wing politician Grzegorz Braun MEP has had his immunity removed by the European Parliament to face charges in Poland, including allegedly inciting religious…
Polish President petitions for Communist party to be banned
Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki has submitted a request to the Constitutional Court (TK) for the delegalisation of the Communist Party of Poland (KPP).
France marks 10-year since November 2015 Paris terrorist attacks
France is commemorating the 10th anniversary of the November 13, 2015 terrorist attacks, which killed 132 people and injured 350.