Prime Minister of Slovakia steps down amid EU subsidy scandal
Eduard Heger has stepped down as prime minister of Slovakia following an EU funding scandal.
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EU eyeing sanctions against Chinese companies that aid Russian war machine
The European Commission has proposed sanctioning seven Chinese firms that are alleged to have sold equipment capable of supporting Russia’s military operation.
EU de-platforms ‘far-right’ Israeli minister by cancelling event
EU diplomats have de-platformed an Israeli minister by cancelling the event he was due to attend, according to reports.
Sweden Democrats to push for more EU vetoes
The Sweden Democrats say they want more veto power over EU laws.
Greek legacy media ‘fighting for survival’
Financial stress, declining readerships, shrinking advertising and the the pandemic have left Greece’s legacy media on the brink, according to Reporters Without…
Hungary can’t get its EU billions despite concessions
Hungary “expects” to get billions of euros blocked by the EU after it “fulfilled its commitments,” says Hungarian Justice Minister Judit Varga.
Attempts by Brussels to keep Kosovo-Serbia talks on track take another hit
Kosovo’s government has dismissed the team responsible for negotiations on Serbian-majority regions in Kosovo just days after the latest EU-backed talks between…
Von der Leyen could lose European Parliament ‘green deal’ vote
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EU is ‘safe haven for corrupt money’
The European Commission should look closer to home with its new anti-corruption legislation, says a prominent Euro MP.
Rumours swirl around European Parliament future of Salvini’s Lega party
Italy’s Lega party is contemplating a departure from the European Parliament’s rightwing Identity & Democracy group because it wants “better relations” with…
Four-month-old corpse found at Ryanair hub in Belgium
The four-month-old corpse of a 54-year-old man has been found at Charleroi airport in Belgium. The man, named locally as Spanish national José A.T.
Bonanza for arms contractors as EU embraces ‘war economy mode’
The EU’s March pledge to provide one million artillery shells to Ukraine now has €500 million of EU funds behind it thanks to new legislation as of May 3.
Turkish elections causing violence across Europe
The elections in Turkey are turning out to be very contentious and are leading to tense situations.
Reject asylum claims of rioting migrants, Flemish party urges government
Tom Van Grieken, the leader of the Flemish nationalist party Vlaams Belang, has demanded that asylum seekers who start riots have their asylum claims rejected by…
EU ‘will not compromise’ on Taiwan
Josep Borrell, the European Commission’s foreign affairs and security policy chief, has publicly stated that the EU “will not compromise” on its support for…
Pope urges EU to embrace peace and avoid following a ‘baneful path’ during visit to Hungary
Pope Francis called for building a Europe “centred on the human person” and warned of not following a “baneful path” during his three-day visit to Hungary…
China, Russia and Iran lecture France on human rights
There were surreal scenes at the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Drug shortages in EU cause for great concern
More and more, European countries are running out of medicines. Common medications like antibiotics or painkillers for children are in short supply.
China steps in to ease tensions after ambassador’s Soviet bloc remarks spark outrage
Carl Deconinck, April 24
Mayday-Mayday: Labour day turns violent in France
Labour Day in France was disrupted by protests against the controversial pension reforms pushed through by the Élysée Palace.
Belgian minister denies prisoner swap with Iran
Carl Deconinck, April 26 The Belgian minister of justice has denied press reports of a possible prisoner swap with Iran.
Will the EU’s agreement with Tunisia stem the flow of migrant crossings and save lives?
The European Commission and Tunisia have reached agreement for a partnership to control illegal immigration.
EU selects Di Maio as Gulf chief despite questions regarding his competence
Italy's former foreign minister and deputy prime minister Luigi Di Maio from the 5Star Movement has been put forward for the position of EU special envoy to the…
EC claims Serbia-Kosovo ‘normalisation’ pact is still alive despite flagrant violation
The European Commission on April 25 put on a brave face as the agreement it brokered between Serbia and Kosovo appeared to be breaking down.
Birth control pill in Italy set to be made free
The Italian Medicines Agency (Aifa) has given the green light for free birth control pills for women of all ages.
Eurobarometer poll about Hungary doesn’t tell the whole story
The most recent Eurobarometer poll suggests support for the EU in Hungary has dropped to below 40 per cent.
Finland heading for right-wing government
Petteri Orpo, leader of the centre-right National Coalition party in Finland, said on April 27 that he wants to work with the right-wing Finns party in order to…
Is Belgian Prime Minister De Croo set to launch bid for top EU job?
The EU's migrant pact will be forced upon the Belgian public by prime minister Alexander De Croo, according to MEP Tom Vandendriessche.
Free speech has its limits, says Brussels Commissioner
The European Commission has to protect freedom of speech—by limiting it, according to the Commissioner responsible for media freedom and fundamental rights.
Spain pleads for EU support for farmers suffering ‘historic’ drought
The Spanish government is pleading for help from the European Commission as its farmers suffer a historic drought that looks set to destroy a large part of this…