Spanish amnesty fight reaches the Committee of the Regions
The fight over the recent amnesty deal in Spain has reached even into one of the EU's smaller institutions.
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EU cancels Congo election observation mission
The European Union has cancelled its election observation mission for the Democratic Republic of Congo's December 20 general elections, saying it would not be able…
European Ombudsman ‘amazed’ by media ‘leniency’ on von der Leyen Pfizer texts
European Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly said she is "amazed" at how "such a prominent figure as von der Leyen isn't questioned harder on her missing Pfizer texts".
The Left’s Goliath is beating the Right’s David where it really matters
“If voting could change anything they'd abolish it,” was once a catchy quip used by cynics to justify their apathy and non-participation in elections.
Has the EU project just imploded in Dublin?
The failures of the EU project took on a tragically tangible form in Dublin with a knife attack that injured three children and a woman, precipitating some of the…
China tries ‘divide-and-conquer’ approach to EU with visa move ahead of Beijing-Brussels summit
In a surprise move, China has waived visas for citizens of the European Union's five largest economies, which analysts say is designed to split bloc members ahead…
Kallas’ ‘days are numbered’ as Estonia falls out of love with former star
One third of her Reform party abstained from re-electing her as its leader in a November 18 vote
For Sweden Democrats, ‘Swexit’ is now on the radar
Charlie Weimers, a leading MEP for the Sweden Democrats and vice-chair of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group, says a Swedish exit from the European…
The crusade for a European superstate remains as undemocratic as ever
In 2016, when campaigners for Brexit warned that a bloc committed since its founding to “ever-closer union” would one day morph into a “European superstate”…
European Parliament splits over Spanish amnesty deal
Spain's left-wing coalition decision to pardon Catalan separatists has split the European Parliament.
The West’s geopolitical situation is deteriorating – and we are doing too little about it: Five scenarios for the next decade
In a world of war, we must recalibrate our grand-strategic thinking. Here are five geopolitical scenarios for what could happen in the coming years
Bulgarian PM Denkov denies wrongdoing on Russian oil and gas
"On the questions connected with ...
European Parliament green-lights fresh Euro-federalist push
The European Parliament has approved a fresh Euro-federalist push via changes to the EU Treaty, though the vote was tighter than expected.
Scottish Nationalists promise an independent Scotland will rejoin the EU – they would then really learn what being powerless looks like
Anyone watching Scotland knows how the Scottish nationalist politicians are running the place.
Tusk to oppose EU treaty change, quoting ‘unbearable euro-enthusiasm’
Donald Tusk and his Polish Parliamentary coalition have decided to adopt the same stance as taken by the outgoing Conservative PiS party on the issue of European…
Could the tide be turning in favour of Europe’s Judeo-Christian tradition – thanks to the insanity finally being called out?
We live in a post-Christian world, we are increasing told, with Western society having swallowed the “God is dead" proclamation from German philosopher Friedrich…
Slovenia’s Government ‘will not survive to the end of term’
Slovenian centre-left Prime Minister Robert Golob's Government seems to be imploding and a former minister has told Brussels Signal it will not survive to the end…
Ireland’s ex-Europe Minister: The Bulgaria-Turkey gas deal is wrong for Europe – it creates a back route for Russian sanctions busting
When the EU aims to stop relying on Russian oil and gas by 2027, it is bizarre an enterprise wholly owned by a Member State is working assiduously on a project that…
That Europe could soon be energy self-sufficient is ‘just nonsense’ – argues Liberal MEP
That the European Union could soon be self-sufficient in energy is "just nonsense", says an MEP.
Conservatives and Liberals form new Luxembourg coalition government
Luxembourg's two largest parties reached a final accord on forming a new government yesterday evening.
Are EU politicians still allowed to be devout Christians?
Nearly two decades ago, the European political landscape witnessed a remarkable event: Professor Rocco Buttiglione descended upon Brussels, not for a leisurely sojourn,…
Strange bedfellows: Poland’s post-Communists are proving a bulwark against Western progressivism in Tusk’s incoming coalition
It may only be a temporary giggle of history, but in Central Europe, the post-Communists, are thwarting the radical progressives' rise to power.
‘A challenging year’: EU cuts own growth forecast for 2023
The European Union has cut its own growth forecast for 2023, blaming the downward revision on a combination of persistently high inflation and weak external demand.
EU perceived as weak globally, EU-funded study finds
The European Union is viewed as weaker globally than both China and the US, a survey by one of Europe's leading think tanks has found.
Is the EU only concerned about alleged breaches of the rule of law by conservative, central Europeans? What is happening in Spain sure makes it look like it
Does the rule of law apply only to Central and Eastern European countries and conservative governments?
Are we again seeing ‘mass formation’ neuroses in Europe over Palestine?
I could understand people tearing down “pro-Israel” posters that proclaimed the entire population of Gaza are terrorists.
EC did not consider toxic health consequences of its plastic straw ban
The EU did not consider the increase in toxic PFAS chemicals when it decided to ban single-use plastic straws, the bloc's environment commissioner, Virginijus Sinkevičius,…
EP President admits EU has done ‘too little’ to fight illegal migration
The EU has done "too little" to deal with illegal immigration, admits European Parliament president Roberta Metsola.
Orban says Ukraine EU membership talks ‘should not start’ yet
Ukraine is “in no way ready” to join the EU, says Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán.
Liberal Group among most divided in EU Parliament, voting record shows
The Liberal Renew Europe group is one of the European Parliament's most divided, a recent study of the voting record shows.