Belgium cracks down on radical climate activists
Several activists were taken into custody for questioning, with at least some remaining in detention.
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Sweden backs down on jailing 13-year-olds
This marks a significant retreat from one of the government’s flagship proposals to tackle youth gang crime.
Soaring housing costs leave more Europeans homeless
The EU's fundamental rights watchdog has warned that surging housing costs are eroding the basic right to a home.
Polish government voices anger over being excluded from talks about Ukraine war
Tusk also expressed dissatisfaction with the E3 format which comprises Britain, France and Germany but excludes Ukraine's other European allies.
British military chief takes rare step of writing directly to Starmer, warns defence investment plans are underwhelming
The letter was sent ahead of a long-awaited announcement on the Defence Investment Plan.
UK probes Ryanair over fees for parents to sit with children
Britain's competition watchdog said Thursday that it had opened an investigation into Irish carrier Ryanair over fees that parents must pay to sit with their children.
Council and Parliament strike deal on ETS2 Market Stability Reserve ahead of 2028 launch
The deal aims to provide greater price stability, particularly to combat sharp price spikes, and predictability for the controversial system.
Albania protests against Kushner resort swell as EU warns over accession bid
Rama, a socialist, has rejected calls to resign and defended the scheme, saying an environmental impact assessment would be completed.
EU moves to lock US tech giants out of sensitive cloud market
The European Commission presented its Technological Sovereignty Package.
Tomas Tobé: EU Democracy Shield must get much tougher on Russia and foreign interference
He stressed that troll farms in Saint Petersburg and bot networks are not protected free speech.
France bans Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich for promoting ‘recolonisation’ of Gaza
France also banned four leaders of settler organisations and 21 violent settlers.
Poland furious about failing to land any EU ambassador posts
EU delegations are the EU's main representations abroad and play a key role in protecting and promoting EU interests outside Europe.
US urges Europe to tighten Ebola travel measures, most EU states push back
The current consensus favours enhanced exit screening in affected African countries, contact tracing, and public health advice.
Conor McGregor urges military to clear asylum centres after Belfast knife attack
The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion is one of the most prominent anti-immigration voices in Ireland.
Italian journalist fired over Israel question takes reinstatement battle to court
The controversy dates back to October 13, 2025, when Nunziati attended the European Commission’s daily midday briefing.
EU moves to freeze Russian oil price cap to deny Moscow a windfall
The European Union, alongside the G7 and Australia, has capped the price of Russian oil since December 2022.
Signal accuses UK of creating a mass surveillance system under the guise of child safety
The company criticised the proposals, warning that they could have far-reaching implications for privacy and civil liberties.
Von der Leyen’s €1.4 billion Bauhaus struggles to leave its mark as new festival opens
This year's programme has placed affordable housing and what the Commission calls democratic engagement at its centre.
US to press ahead with Iran talks despite Israeli objections
The vice president stressed that the central US aim was to ensure Iran never obtained nuclear weapons.
France and Germany scrap joint fighter jet in blow to European defence
It was designed to replace France's Rafale jets and the Eurofighter aircraft flown by Germany and Spain.
EU takes France and Spain to court over cybersecurity law delay
The directive sets common security standards for companies and public bodies operating in critical sectors across the EU.
Europe moves to take charge of peace talks with Putin
The European push has come as the US has increasingly turned its attention to the conflict with Iran.
Seven EU countries reject weaker car emissions rules
The Commission is due to review its CO2 standards for cars and vans and has signalled it would give hybrids and renewable fuels a bigger role beyond 2035.
Nine EU governments resist Brussels plan to electrify company fleets
The issue is due to be discussed at a meeting of EU transport ministers in Luxembourg on June 8.
Kallas says Russia not ready for Ukraine talks as EU weighs more pressure on Moscow
The European Union's foreign policy chief argued that both sides would eventually have to reach an agreement.
More than 1.2 million attend Pope Leo XIV mass in Madrid
Police sealed off the Paseo de la Castellana as the Corpus Christi mass drew a crowd far beyond forecasts on the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years.
Pashinyan wins Armenian election, cementing shift towards the EU
Turnout reached 58.97 per cent, up nearly 10 percentage points on the last election.
EU’s €90 billion Ukraine loan starts to flow amid buy-European doubts
The loan was agreed by EU leaders in December 2025 and finalised in April, after Hungary lifted a two-month veto.
UK, France and Germany back Zelenskyy’s call for direct talks with Putin
Zelenskyy had proposed a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an open letter on June 4.
Far-left activists threaten violence and block visit of Defence Commissioner Kubilius in Belgium
It is the first time a visit by Commissioner Kubilius has had to be cancelled for security reasons.