Italian writer fined €1,000 for calling Meloni a ‘bastard’
The Left-wing Italian writer and journalist Roberto Saviano has been ordered by a court in Rome to pay €1,000 for insulting the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia…
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Serbia’s President Vučić calls snap elections
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić has called snap national elections in December.
Pro-Palestine protests erupt across Europe amid ‘day of jihad’
Pro-Palestine protests have erupted across Europe amid calls from Islamic militants for a worldwide "day of jihad".
Israel, Poland and the week when Europe’s fate hangs in the balance
In the cascade of epochal events that have battered the foundations of our post-Cold War world in recent years, the phrase “turning point” has become cliché.
EU countries fail to agree on extending glyphosate approval
European Union governments failed on Friday to give a decisive opinion on a proposal to extend by 10 years EU approval for the use of glyphosate, the active ingredient…
EU Socialists suspend ‘pro-Russian’ Slovakians
The Party of European Socialists (PES) has suspended its Slovakian members over their perceived pro-Russian views.
Borrell aims to rebuild trust that has ‘eroded’ between EU and China
The European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on October 13 that China needs to restore confidence with Western investors.
Belgian Government and monarchy hit by Russian cyberattack
Websites belonging to the Belgian Government and the monarchy were taken offline by a Russian cyberattack on October 12, local media has reported.
Polish election: Ruling PiS ahead but majority not assured
It's all over in Poland bar the voting with the poll on 15 October set to determine whether the ruling PiS gets a third consecutive term of majority rule or whether…
EU turns screw on X over alleged ‘hate speech’ as censorship crusade expands
The European Union has launched a preliminary investigation into Elon Musk's X over claims it allowed "hate speech" and other forms of "illegal content" on the site.
France orders ban on all pro-Palestinian protests
France's interior minister Gérald Darmanin ordered local prefects via Telegram to ban all pro-Palestinian demonstrations and to arrest all troublemakers.
As Poland heads to the polls, the parties are deeply divided – but not on how to deal with migration. The Polish way has lessons for all of Europe
Mischief, studied bon mots and narcissistic tirades were a hallmark of this week's debate before Sunday's elections in Poland.
ANALYSIS: EC in tight spot over Israel’s retaliation to Hamas attack
While the consequences of the devastating Hamas attack against Israeli citizens are resonating across the world, the European Commission has manoeuvred itself into…
Romania finds drone crater after Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure
Romania's defence ministry reported on Thursday the discovery of a drone crater near the country's border with Ukraine, following Russian attacks on Ukrainian port…
‘Russia behind Hamas attack on Israel’, claims ex-Ukrainian president
Russia is behind the latest Hamas attack on Israel, former president of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has claimed.
Slovakia’s ‘pro-Russian’ Fico looks set to lead coalition government
Slovakia's “pro-Russian” candidate Robert Fico looks set to become the nation's new Prime Minister.
X bends to Brussels’ will over Israel-Hamas censorship demands
Elon Musk's X has kowtowed to Brussels after the European Union’s censorship tsar Thierry Breton demanded a clampdown on "illegal" content linked to the Hamas…
Head of AfD EU elections list ‘expects police protection’ as party leaders fear attack
Maximillian Krah, the German politician who will top the country’s Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) list in the 2024 European Parliament elections, is expecting…
Brussels put ‘democratic process at risk’ with plan to axe Palestine aid: Billy Kelleher MEP
Speaking in the Brussels Signal studio, Kelleher described the announcement to cut aid made by Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi…
The fall of the Berlin Wall was a great moment of liberation – but does it also divide Germany’s former good times from the current bad times?
The Berlin Wall was one of the starkest and most tangible emblems of the Cold War divide between East and West.
Lawfare reaches Poland – if Civic Platform win on Sunday, prepare to see its opponents put on trial
When we observe the Polish public debate, we are struck by the brutality of the confrontation between Civic Platform (PO) and Law and Justice (PiS).
Latvia’s new coalition government may struggle with economic reforms, experts predict
Latvia's economy has needed significant reform for some time but the recently installed coalition leadership might struggle to deliver it, analysts forecast.
EU threatens Musk with ultimatum to censor ‘disinformation’ on X
The European Union has issued X owner Elon Musk with an ultimatum, ordering the tech billionaire to censor so-called "disinformation" or face being sanctioned under…
EC’s Bulgarian gas-company loan a ‘massive cock-up’
The European Commission approved a €400 million loan to Bulgargaz, the Bulgarian state-owned gas company that is accused of creating "a backdoor for Russian gas"…
Russia fails to regain seat on UN Human Rights Council
Russia's bid to win back its seat on the UN Human Rights Council has failed after the country lost out to Albania and Bulgaria for two open slots.
Borrell slammed for not cutting EU aid to Palestine
European Union foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell has been denounced in the European Parliament after he refused to cut EU aid to Palestine.
Tunisia migration deal dead as country returns EU money
The controversial deal between Tunisia and the European Union seems to be dead in the water.
After Greek elections triumph, New Democracy eyes EU Solidarity Fund
Greece's centre-Right New Democracy Government has confirmed its political dominance, with results pouring in from municipal and regional elections on October 8.
Baltic Sea gas pipeline damaged via ‘mechanical’ means, minister claims
A major pipeline located in the Baltic Sea was damaged via "mechanical" means, Estonia's defence minister has claimed.
Vienna Beer Party, on promise of more ale for all, polls at historic highs
The Beer Party in Vienna, or Bierpartei, is polling at 12 per cent, its highest and a score that would make it the third party in the Austrian city.