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2026-03-30 08:19:40 GMT

Working from home is linked to higher fertility, new study finds
The research, covering 38 countries including those in Europe, finds that realised and planned fertility increases by 0.32 children per woman when both partners work from home at least one day per week compared with those who work at employer or client sites.
https://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/30/working-from-home-is-linked-to-higher-fertility-new-study-finds

2026-01-25 14:57:16 GMT

German media likens US border patrol official’s coat to ‘Nazi look’
Gregory Bovino’s outwear choice prompts German commentators to compare it to fascist aesthetic
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/23/gregory-bovino-coat-german-media

2026-01-20 17:12:59 GMT

EU should set up alternative social media platform to rival X, say MEPs
A group of 54 MEPs believe the EU should support initiatives to develop European social media alternatives to platforms like X.
https://euobserver.com/digital/ar031e7986

2026-01-18 19:13:21 GMT

‘Europe will not be blackmailed:’ Denmark embraces allies’ support on Greenland
“It is now even clearer that this is an issue that reaches far beyond our own borders,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said.
https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-will-not-be-blackmailed-danish-prime-minister-welcomes-allies-support-mette-frederiksen/

2026-01-18 14:54:39 GMT

Hungary’s Orban Accepts Invitation to Trump’s Gaza Peace Board
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban was invited to join the Board of Peace for Gaza being set up by US President Donald Trump to oversee the reconstruction of the Palestinian enclave, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Sunday.
(https://archive.ph/0WhQm)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-18/hungary-s-orban-accepts-invitation-to-trump-s-gaza-peace-board

2026-01-14 18:27:36 GMT

Denmark sends 'advance' troops to Greenland
US President Donald Trump has renewed his threat to use military force to bring the Arctic island under American control
https://www.euractiv.com/news/denmark-sends-advance-troops-to-greenland/

2026-01-11 21:58:55 GMT

Netanyahu Joins Germany's AfD, Far-right Europeans in Backing Orbán as Hungary Campaign Begins
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu participated via video recording in Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's re-election campaign kickoff on Saturday, alongside far-right European leaders, including Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) and Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ) – parties that Israel officially boycotts because of their antisemitic roots and members.
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2026-01-11/ty-article/.premium/netanyahu-joins-germanys-afd-far-right-europeans-in-backing-orban-as-campaign-begins/0000019b-ae1f-da2a-abdf-ee3f5b0c0000

2026-01-11 14:55:51 GMT

UK Prime Minister Starmer seeks support for international X ban
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in talks with Canada and Australia in an effort to muster support for a potential international ban on social media X. It comes after the platform’s integrated AI assistant, Grok, was used to generate sexualised deepfakes of women and children.
https://www.euractiv.com/news/uk-prime-minister-starmer-seeks-support-for-international-x-ban/

2026-01-08 07:56:50 GMT

Danish troops told to 'shoot first, ask questions later' if US invades Greenland
The European nation's rules of engagement requires soldiers to “immediately” counter-attack invading forces without awaiting orders
https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/danish-troops-shoot-first-us-greenland-5HjdQNW_2/

2026-01-05 13:31:37 GMT

Europe must unite or it’s ‘finished,’ Poland’s Tusk warns as Trump salivates over Greenland
“One for all, and all for one,” Polish prime minister urges as U.S. strikes Venezuela and threatens Greenland.
https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-must-unite-or-its-finished-poland-donald-tusk-warns-us-donald-trump-salivates-over-greenland/

2026-01-04 12:38:08 GMT

U.S. will ‘soon’ annex Greenland, wife of top Trump aide implies
Former Trump administration official and wife of top Trump aide Stephen Miller, Katie Miller, posted Saturday on X (formerly Twitter) an image of Greenland covered in the U.S. flag with the text “SOON”.
https://www.arctictoday.com/u-s-will-soon-annex-greenland-wife-of-top-trump-aide-implies/

2025-12-29 13:32:55 GMT

The EU will launch the digital euro as a 100% European digital payments system to replace reliance on Visa, Mastercard, and Apple and Google Pay, with the European Central Bank issuing a digital form of cash. It will be built entirely in Europe, have zero transaction fees, instant payments, and strong privacy, giving the EU full control over its payments infrastructure.
https://www.independent.ie/business/digital-euro-what-it-is-and-how-we-will-use-the-new-form-of-cash/a165973061.html
(https://archive.ph/ERzTA)

2025-12-25 11:09:37 GMT

Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and the UK condemn Israel’s approval of 19 new West Bank settlements as illegal, destabilizing, and harmful to peace efforts, urging a reversal under UN Security Council Resolution 2334. They oppose annexation and settlement expansion and reaffirm support for Palestinian self-determination and a negotiated two-state solution.
https://www.regjeringen.no/no/whats-new/statement-on-israeli-settlement-expansion-in-the-west-bank/id3144506/

2025-12-23 13:32:31 GMT

Germany’s far-right AfD accused of gathering information for the Kremlin
The party has been accused of attempting to disclose sensitive information on arms supply routes and drone defenses.
https://www.politico.eu/article/germanys-far-right-afd-accused-of-gathering-information-for-the-kremlin/

2025-12-19 17:16:59 GMT

MAGA calls for US visa restrictions for EU digital enforcers
US attacks against the Digital Services Act (DSA) have sharply escalated since the Commission's recent €120 million DSA fine on Elon Musk's social media platform X
https://www.euractiv.com/news/maga-calls-for-us-visa-restrictions-for-eu-digital-enforcers/

2025-12-13 22:04:22 GMT

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has declared the "Pax Americana" over, warning of a permanent US withdrawal from Europe.
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2025-12-10 13:03:20 GMT

Danish Spy Agency Now Views US as a Possible Security Concern
A Danish intelligence agency has for the first time described the US as a potential security risk, signaling a shift in the Nordic country’s view of its close ally amid geopolitical frictions over Greenland.
(https://archive.ph/zc0vr)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-10/danish-spy-agency-now-views-us-as-a-possible-security-concern

2025-12-10 12:57:14 GMT

Fuller version of Trump security strategy reportedly calls for “pulling Poland away from EU”
A longer, unpublished version of the Trump administration’s National Security Strategy identifies Poland as one of four countries the US should try to “pull away” from the European Union, according to leaked excerpts reported by the Defense One news website.
https://notesfrompoland.com/2025/12/10/fuller-version-of-trump-security-strategy-reportedly-calls-for-pulling-poland-away-from-eu/

2025-12-10 12:32:30 GMT

Poland to launch construction of first nuclear plant after EU approves €14bn in state aid
Construction of Poland’s first nuclear power plant is now set to begin after the European Commission approved Warsaw’s request to allocate 60 billion zloty (€14.2 billion) in state aid for the project.
https://notesfrompoland.com/2025/12/09/poland-to-launch-construction-of-first-nuclear-plant-after-eu-approves-e14bn-in-state-aid/

2025-12-07 10:09:36 GMT

Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has issued a sharp response to Elon Musk’s call to dismantle the EU.
In a follow up statement, Sikorski added: "If anyone still had doubts about who all this anti-EU talk about sovereignty serves. Those who want to profit from sowing hatred and those who want to conquer Europe."
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2025-12-06 17:35:17 GMT

Elon Musk and his Russian friends call for the abolishment of the EU
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2025-12-04 22:32:54 GMT

French journalist unions file legal complaint accusing Israel of obstructing press freedom
The complaint filed with France’s anti-terror prosecutor accuses Israeli authorities of systematic obstruction and war crimes against reporters.
https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/02/french-journalist-unions-file-legal-complaint-accusing-israel-of-obstructing-press-freedom

2025-12-04 22:27:24 GMT

Four countries to boycott Eurovision 2026 as Israel cleared to compete
Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands pull out after decision not to hold vote on Israel’s participation
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/dec/04/ireland-spain-and-the-netherlands-to-boycott-eurovision-2026-as-israel-cleared-to-compete

2025-12-04 14:15:42 GMT

Brexit Britain is flirting with the EU again — but Brussels is pretty busy
British ministers now openly talk about the economic effects of a chaotic Brexit. But there’s no easy lever for them to pull.
https://www.politico.eu/article/brexit-britain-eu-brussels-keir-starmer-uk-economy-budget-rachel-reeves/

2025-12-03 16:09:37 GMT

The European Parliament approved new rules to make foreign lobbying more transparent on both the European and national level
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2025-11-30 12:59:47 GMT

Europe needs a plan for decoupling from America
The EU must make itself minimally vulnerable to inevitable US pressure
(https://www.removepaywall.com/search?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ft.com%2Fcontent%2F89f172bb-0d60-47b0-ae56-853d25c52db8)
https://www.ft.com/content/89f172bb-0d60-47b0-ae56-853d25c52db8

2025-11-29 12:45:19 GMT

Russia Blacklists Human Rights Watch as ‘Undesirable’
The designation bans the nonprofit from operating in Russia. Under Russian law, individuals found to be affiliated with “undesirable” organizations face up to four years in prison, while organization leaders risk up to six years.
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/11/28/russia-blacklists-human-rights-watch-as-undesirable-a91274

2025-11-25 15:46:07 GMT

X's new location feature exposes far-right European accounts based in Asia, Australia
Accounts from Asia and Australia are propagating extremist views in Europe, according to an analysis of X posts.
http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/25/xs-new-location-feature-exposes-far-right-european-accounts-based-in-asia-australia

2025-11-25 11:04:31 GMT

Top court rules EU nations must mutually recognize same-sex marriages
The Court of Justice of the European Union said in a statement on Tuesday that any refusal to do this 'is contrary to EU law' and 'infringes not only the freedom to move and reside, but also the fundamental right to respect for private and family life.'
https://www.lemonde.fr/en/lgbtq/article/2025/11/25/top-court-forces-eu-nations-to-recognize-same-sex-marriages-from-other-member-states_6747809_211.html

2025-11-24 09:28:18 GMT

Europe Must Abandon Appeasement and Confront Trump’s Hostile America
The failure of European leaders' strategy of accommodation proves that Trump's United States has become an adversary, not an ally, demanding a fundamental shift in EU policy.
https://www.socialeurope.eu/europe-must-abandon-appeasement-and-confront-trumps-hostile-america

2025-11-22 19:36:24 GMT

Europeans finally get seat at Trump’s table for Ukraine peace talks
The European Union and the U.K. will take part in high-level talks on Donald Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine starting Sunday, in a significant breakthrough for Brussels and London, which had been shut out of the process until now.
https://www.politico.eu/article/europeans-finally-get-seat-at-trumps-table-for-ukraine-peace-talks/

2025-11-20 11:47:52 GMT

The EU wants to kill cookie banners by moving consent to your browser
The EU wants to end cookie pop-ups by letting users set their consent once in their browser. If passed, websites will have to respect those choices.
https://www.simpleanalytics.com/blog/the-eu-wants-to-kill-cookie-banners-by-moving-consent-to-your-browser

2025-11-10 12:38:42 GMT

EU pitches new agency to fight Russian disinformation and bots
The Commission wants a new "European Centre for Democratic Resilience", per a draft of the European Democracy Shield initiative seen by Euractiv
https://www.euractiv.com/news/eu-pitches-new-agency-to-fight-russian-disinformation-and-bots/

2025-11-05 18:08:24 GMT

Candidate countries celebrate renewed momentum in EU accession process
Candidate countries to join the European Union showed optimism at the Euronews Enlargement Summit in Brussels on Tuesday, as new progress reports signaled movement towards membership. Montenegro, Albania and Moldova all aim to join the bloc over the next five years.
http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/05/candidate-countries-celebrate-renewed-momentum-in-eu-accession-process

2025-11-04 20:58:24 GMT

MEPs press the Commission to open DSA probes on Shein, Temu, and AliExpress
The alleged sale of child pornography on the marketplaces, including listings for 'child-like' sex dolls, has parliamentarians concerned in a letter signed by more than 40 MEPs
https://www.euractiv.com/news/meps-press-the-commission-to-open-dsa-probes-on-shein-temu-and-aliexpress/

2025-11-04 09:52:17 GMT

New EU members could be put ‘on probation’, says official
New EU member states could be put on “probation” for a few years and excluded from the bloc in case of democratic backsliding, under a proposal aimed at allaying concerns about new entrants emulating Hungary once they join.
(https://www.removepaywall.com/search?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ft.com%2Fcontent%2F9493f85b-528b-4b75-98c3-027a3724748a)
https://www.ft.com/content/9493f85b-528b-4b75-98c3-027a3724748a

2025-11-03 16:32:10 GMT

EU to spend €2.9bn on 61 new net-zero climate projects
The European Commission announced on Monday (3 November) that they are using €2.9bn from the bloc's Innovation Fund to finance new net-zero technology projects.
https://euobserver.com/green-economy/ar7b1a58d1

2025-10-27 22:37:37 GMT

United Nations, France condemn Israel for attack on UN peacekeeping troops in Lebanon
The United Nations and France on Monday condemned Israel for an attack on peacekeeping troops in southern Lebanon, after they neutralised an Israeli drone that reportedly flew over their patrol in an "aggressive manner" on Sunday. According to a French diplomatic source, the troops involved in Sunday's incident were French.
https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20251027-united-nations-france-condemn-israel-for-attack-on-un-peacekeeping-troops-in-lebanon

2025-10-20 15:38:12 GMT

Spain restarts push to kill daylight saving time in EU
Brussels proposed ending seasonal time changes in 2018, but seven years later everyone’s still winding their clocks back and forth.
https://www.politico.eu/article/spain-sanchez-restarts-push-eu-finally-end-daylight-saving-time/

2025-10-19 12:37:31 GMT

'No Kings' protests against Trump held across Europe in solidarity with US citizens
Rallies took place in many major European cities against US President Donald Trump in solidarity with US citizens also attending 'No Kings' protests across the United States.
http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/18/no-kings-protests-against-trump-held-across-europe-in-solidarity-with-us-citizens

2025-10-17 15:33:30 GMT

Kremlin investment chief urges Elon Musk to build Alaska-Russia tunnel
Kirill Dmitriev says undersea ‘Putin-Trump Tunnel’ should be built by Boring Company
(https://archive.ph/kHc85)
https://www.ft.com/content/d6c0f603-c04e-4751-944d-63b7db38ef8e

2025-10-17 15:26:43 GMT

EU repeats request for Israel to let media into Gaza
"The EU has been consistently calling on Israel to allow international journalists access to Gaza since the beginning of the conflict and will continue to do so in this new context," an EU spokesperson told EUobserver on Friday (17 October).
(https://archive.ph/BdcvB)
https://euobserver.com/eu-and-the-world/ar4aabaf08

2025-10-09 18:57:32 GMT

'Not up for discussion': Brussels rejects Washington's pressure on climate rules
In response to US demands to roll back the EU's environmental legislation, the European Commission defended its autonomous power to adopt laws.
http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/10/09/not-up-for-discussion-brussels-rejects-washingtons-pressure-on-climate-rules

2025-10-08 16:58:40 GMT

Brussels launches new LGBTQ+ strategy targeting hate speech, conversion therapy
The five-year plan comes as conservatives gain ground in the EU capital and across Europe
https://www.euractiv.com/news/brussels-launches-new-lgbtq-strategy-targeting-hate-speech-conversion-therapy/

2025-10-02 17:59:22 GMT

Solar became the EU’s main source of electricity for the first time this June
For the first month in history, solar energy was the main source of electricity generated in the EU.
http://www.euronews.com/green/2025/10/02/solar-became-the-eus-main-source-of-electricity-for-the-first-time-this-june

2025-10-02 09:17:04 GMT

Inside the new repairability scores for smartphones and tablets in the EU
EU e‑waste is rising while only a fraction is recycled, so the EU's JRC created repairability scores for smartphones and tablets (now on the EU energy label) to help consumers choose more repairable devices, extend product lifetimes, reduce resource use and emissions, save money, and enable expansion of the approach to other products.
https://theconversation.com/inside-the-new-repairability-scores-for-smartphones-and-tablets-in-the-eu-266102

2025-10-01 14:40:54 GMT

UK government minister to Musk: ‘Get the hell out of our politics’
Energy secretary Ed Miliband took direct aim at the billionaire, who’s called for the Labour government to be brought down.
https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-government-ed-miliband-elon-musk-get-out-of-our-country/

2025-10-01 14:12:22 GMT

Europe’s stance on Israel shifts as pro-Gaza protests sweep the continent
Support for Israel has ‘evaporated’ as the war grinds on
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/europe/europe-israel-gaza-palestine-b2837070.html

2025-09-30 10:24:53 GMT

Von der Leyen to send Ukraine €2 billion for drones “now”
“A total € 2 billion will be spent on drones now” von der Leyen said in a statement next to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.
“This allows Ukraine to scale up and to use its full capacity and it will also allow the EU to benefit from this technology,” she added.
https://www.euractiv.com/news/von-der-leyen-to-send-ukraine-e2-billion-for-drones-now/

2025-09-30 10:21:23 GMT

Zelenskyy calls for joint European air shield as Tusk warns ‘this is our war’
Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum, Zelenskyy called for a joint air defence system to counter Russian threats, while Poland’s Tusk warned Europe must stop relying on the US and confront the war as its own
https://www.euractiv.com/news/zelenskyy-calls-for-joint-european-air-shield-as-tusk-warns-this-is-our-war/

2025-09-24 22:06:17 GMT

Spain's PM says he will send warship to protect Gaza aid flotilla
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday he will join Italy in sending a military warship to protect an international flotilla seeking to deliver aid to Gaza after it was attacked by drones off Greece.
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/spains-pm-says-he-will-send-warship-protect-gaza-aid-flotilla-2025-09-24/

2025-09-24 07:49:20 GMT

Trump claims UK and Europe ‘going to hell’ in extraordinary UN rant
President Donald Trump unleashed an extraordinary tirade at the United Nations in New York on Tuesday, saying Britain and Europe are “going to hell” because of immigration and dismissing climate change as “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world”.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/trump-britain-europe-immigration-united-nations-b2832135.html

2025-09-23 17:23:48 GMT

EU dismisses Trump claim linking autism to paracetamol use in pregnancy
Commission and medicines regulator stress “no evidence” linking paracetamol in pregnancy to autism, countering Trump’s earlier remarks.
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-dismiss-donald-trump-claim-autism-paracetamol-use-pregnancy/

2025-09-22 11:23:41 GMT

Workers completed the main excavation of the Brenner Base Tunnel between Austria and Italy that will eventually become a high-speed rail line linking north and south Europe. The Brenner Base Tunnel, which is being billed as the world's longest underground rail connection, is a centrepiece of the EU's drive to shift freight off the roads and onto rail, to cut pollution and boost European trade.
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2025-09-18 07:52:56 GMT

Eurovision: Countries to boycott if Israel competes
Following announcements from Ireland, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Iceland, Spain became on Wednesday the first country among the "Big Five," the five largest contributors to the Eurovision Song Contest, to officially declare its decision to boycott the 2026 event to be held in Vienna from May 12-16, if Israel's participation goes ahead as planned. The "Big Five" countries are Spain, Germany, the UK, France and Italy.
https://www.dw.com/en/eurovision-countries-to-boycott-if-israel-competes/a-74023566

2025-09-14 15:06:27 GMT

European aid flotilla sails to Gaza with four MEPs aboard
Ships setting sail from Italy have joined others from Greece, Spain and Tunisia, to deliver humanitarian aid into the Gaza strip.
http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/13/european-aid-flotilla-sails-to-gaza-with-four-meps-aboard

2025-09-11 14:12:44 GMT

Today a historic milestone was celebrated in Vilnius as Lithuania has officially recognized its first same-sex couple: Eglė and Karolina
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2025-09-08 13:52:49 GMT

Spain imposes permanent weapons embargo on Israel
PM Pedro Sánchez announces that ships transporting fuel and planes carrying defense material to the country will be banned from Spanish ports and airspace.
https://www.politico.eu/article/spain-pm-sanchez-permanent-weapons-embargo-israel/

2025-08-29 10:47:22 GMT

Ribera says EU must be ready to review US trade deal over Trump’s attacks on tech regs
“We cannot be subject to the will of a third country,” the European Commission’s No. 2 said.
https://www.politico.eu/article/teresa-ribera-eu-must-be-ready-review-us-trade-deal-donald-trumps-attack-tech-regulation/

2025-08-29 07:02:39 GMT

To defend against Russian tanks, Finland and Poland consider restoring wetlands
Finland and Poland are both considering rewetting dried out peatbogs to form defence barriers against a potential Russian ground invasion. Restoring these natural carbon sinks could also bring significant environmental benefits.
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250828-to-defend-against-russian-tanks-finland-and-poland-consider-restoring-wetlands

2025-08-14 09:15:14 GMT

Viktor Orban’s Grip on Hungary Is Slipping With No Help From Trump
Chinese investment in Debrecen was supposed to be the crowning achievement of Orban’s time in office. Instead, the city is where all his problems seem to be converging.
(https://archive.ph/QNny1)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-08-14/viktor-orban-s-grip-on-hungary-is-slipping-with-no-help-from-trump

2025-08-05 17:34:39 GMT

German trial reveals far-right AfD party's ties with Beijing
A former aide to far-right MP Maximilian Krah stands accused of passing sensitive information to the Chinese authorities.Í
https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/08/05/german-trial-reveals-far-right-afd-party-s-ties-with-beijing_6744084_4.html
(https://archive.ph/I1rtC)

2025-08-02 12:27:39 GMT

European allies start airlifting aid into Gaza
France, Germany and Spain all confirm that deliveries have started
https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/european-allies-start-airlifting-aid-into-gaza/

2025-07-23 07:21:12 GMT

More than 90% of new renewable energy capacity is now cheaper than fossil fuels, study shows
The global switch to renewable energy has passed a “positive tipping point”, according to two United Nations reports released on Tuesday.
https://www.euronews.com/green/2025/07/22/more-than-90-of-new-renewable-energy-projects-are-now-cheaper-than-fossil-fuels-study-show

2025-07-21 16:54:32 GMT

Gaza killings denounced as ‘disgrace to humanity’ by Belgian king
Belgium’s King Philippe said Europe “must show stronger leadership” on the crisis in Gaza, adding that “the current situation has gone on far too long” and “is a disgrace to humanity.”
https://www.politico.eu/article/gaza-israel-war-belgian-king-philippe/

2025-07-08 11:38:02 GMT

Trump is working on regime change in Europe — fact, not conspiracy theory
The US State Department published a memo urging Washington to back far-right parties in EU elections to build obedient “civilizational allies,” branding mainstream Europe as anti-democratic and making threats against governments that resist—effectively exporting Trump’s culture war to erode European sovereignty.
https://euobserver.com/eu-and-the-world/ar0ec480cc
(https://archive.ph/bYVVj)

2025-07-03 14:29:10 GMT

Denmark pushes to suspend Hungary’s EU voting rights
Danish European Affairs Minister Marie Bjerre says Copenhagen will ramp up Article 7 proceedings against Budapest.
https://www.politico.eu/article/denmark-suspend-hungary-eu-voting-right/

2025-06-28 11:55:02 GMT

Record crowds expected at Budapest Pride march in defiance of Orban's ban
Record-breaking numbers of revellers are expected to turn out on the streets of Budapest on Saturday in defiance of a new law by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling coalition that bans Hungary's annual Pride celebrations.
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250628-record-crowds-expected-at-budapest-pride-march-in-defiance-of-orban-s-ban

2025-06-28 11:44:05 GMT

Lgbtq+ rights, all eyes on Budapest Pride
The event in the Hungarian capital under the magnifying glass of Brussels and the whole of Europe. A historic participation is announced with politicians from the entire continent, to oppose Orbán's stranglehold on fundamental freedoms
https://www.eunews.it/en/2025/06/27/lgbtq-rights-all-eyes-on-budapest-pride/

2025-06-27 14:27:34 GMT

German Chancellor Merz supports action to replace the World Trade Organisation
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz used the marathon Brussels summit to throw his weight behind Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal for a new, EU-led trade body to replace the faltering WTO, presenting a united front just as the bloc races to head off steep U.S. tariffs before the 9 July deadline.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwHG2YngdL0

2025-06-19 10:34:13 GMT

Israel is undermining ‘decades of humanitarian principles’, EU’s Kallas says
Enough is enough, states bloc’s top diplomat.
https://www.politico.eu/article/israel-undermining-decades-humanitarian-principles-eu-kaja-kallas-says/

2025-06-18 16:16:29 GMT

Confidence in US has collapsed in Poland under Trump, finds international Pew study
Only 35% of people in Poland say they have confidence in US President Donald Trump to do the right thing regarding world affairs compared to 75% who had confidence in Joe Biden one year ago.
https://notesfrompoland.com/2025/06/18/confidence-in-us-has-collapsed-in-poland-under-trump-finds-international-pew-study/

2025-06-18 15:18:34 GMT

EU plans to include Ukraine in free roaming area by 2026
The European Commission has proposed the formal integration of Kyiv into the EU's Roam Like at Home area from 1 January 2026, allowing Ukrainian citizens to use their mobile phones across the EU without incurring additional charges. The proposal must now be approved unanimously by the Council
https://newunionpost.eu/2025/06/17/ukraine-eu-roaming-area-2026-proposal/

2025-06-12 09:06:31 GMT

Polish Citizens Join Global ‘March for Gaza’
In a sign of the shift in thinking among Poles, especially the youth, 20 of the country's citizens are due to arrive in Cairo on Thursday, from where they will join thousands of others from around the world in a global ‘March to Gaza’.
https://balkaninsight.com/2025/06/12/polish-citizens-join-global-march-for-gaza/

2025-06-10 09:51:38 GMT

German police say AfD membership incompatible with service
The Federal Police Commissioner of Germany has expressed disapproval of police officers' membership in the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
https://www.dw.com/en/german-police-say-afd-membership-incompatible-with-service/live-72850776

2025-06-04 18:49:39 GMT

EU Proposes Extending Protection for Ukrainians Fleeing War
The European Union proposed a one-year extension of temporary protection to millions of Ukrainians who fled to the bloc following Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-04/eu-proposes-extending-protection-for-ukrainians-fleeing-war

2025-05-28 11:09:33 GMT

Carney says Canada is looking to join major European military buildup by July 1
Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled he hopes Canada will be able to sign on to a major European defence rearmament plan by July 1, a step toward reducing the country's dependency on the United States for weapons and munitions.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/rearm-europe-deal-canada-carney-interview-1.7545303

2025-05-26 14:52:15 GMT

Merz: Israel’s actions in Gaza can ‘no longer be justified’
The German chancellor’s comments mark a shift from one of Europe’s staunchest supporters of Israel.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/merz-israels-actions-in-gaza-can-no-longer-be-justified/

2025-05-20 15:51:33 GMT

EU to lift all remaining economic sanctions on Syria
The step is seen as another attempt to give the country a chance at economic recovery after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in January.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/eu-to-lift-all-remaining-economic-sanctions-on-syria/

2025-05-19 07:11:02 GMT

Tate bro tears and EU delight as Dan beats right-winger in Romania’s election
Centrist Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan won a stunning come-from-behind victory over hard-right George Simion.
https://www.politico.eu/article/nicusor-dan-romania-presidential-election-reaction-european-union-andrew-tate/

2025-05-18 10:03:53 GMT

Portugal: Young men five times more likely to vote for the far-right than women
The author of the report, who is an analyst at the European Policy Centre, explains that far-right movements have been able to take advantage of the frustration of young men under 25 over the 'loss of a stable job and financial independence', which are 'traditional markers of masculinity'.
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/18/portugal-young-men-five-times-more-likely-to-vote-for-the-far-right-than-women

2025-05-17 10:18:47 GMT

Gaza faces starvation unless Israel allows ‘immediate’ aid, European leaders warn
Joint appeal from Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Slovenia and Spain seeks a u-turn from Israel.
https://www.politico.eu/article/gaza-strip-war-starvation-hunger-israel-aid/

2025-05-14 15:55:21 GMT

Denmark eyes lifting of 40-year ban on nuclear power
Copenhagen will examine pros and cons of using small modular reactors to balance renewables in its energy mix
https://www.ft.com/content/787cb60e-c2f8-4728-a099-d0e3ba3dbe39
(https://archive.ph/KEKaf)

2025-05-13 09:40:24 GMT

Defence, protocol for Ukraine’s industrial integration into the EU signed
The agreement signed by Kyiv's Minister of Strategic Industries, Herman Smetanin, and the Association of Industries (ASD). Three-year-long, renewable agreement. Easier partnerships and easier access to EU funds for Kyiv
https://www.eunews.it/en/2025/05/12/defence-protocol-for-ukraines-industrial-integration-into-the-eu-signed/

2025-05-08 20:08:35 GMT

Norway, spooked by Trump, aims for greater European defence collaboration
Norway's first-ever national security strategy calls for stronger security ties with Europe amid "considerable uncertainty" over US commitment.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence/news/norway-spooked-by-trump-aims-for-greater-european-defence-collaboration/

2025-05-07 07:38:18 GMT

Russia behind dozens of disinformation campaigns targeting Ukraine and allies, France says
French authorities on Wednesday identified nearly 80 Russian disinformation campaigns from August 2023 to March 2025, primarily targeting Ukraine and its allies, including France. Agency Viginum said the "Storm-1516" operation used AI, paid operators, and spread anti-Ukrainian narratives, posing a "significant threat" to Europe's digital debate.
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250507-russia-disinformation-france-ukraine

2025-05-05 08:13:54 GMT

EU rolling out anti-war tariffs on Russian fertiliser
The EU is rolling out punitive tariffs against Russian fertiliser, using a trade bill which bypasses Hungary's foreign policy veto.
https://euobserver.com/eu-and-the-world/ar8abfee60

2025-05-02 11:20:59 GMT

Tesla’s sales plunge across Europe as Elon Musk factor hits
It comes as some protest against Elon Musk’s political views
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/europe/tesla-sales-europe-elon-musk-b2743610.html

2025-05-02 11:19:41 GMT

To Counter Populism and Bolster Security, Europe Must Reinvest In Its Citizens
Facing security threats and rising populism, Europe needs state investment in citizens, not austerity that fuelled discontent.
https://www.socialeurope.eu/to-counter-populism-and-bolster-security-europe-must-reinvest-in-its-citizens

2025-04-24 15:46:10 GMT

Trump slams Zelensky for refusing to recognise Russian control of Crimea
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday lashed out at Ukraine's president, saying Volodymyr Zelensky is prolonging the “killing field” after refusing to recognise Crimea as part of Russia. The proposal was part of a peace plan by the US, but Zelensky has repeatedly ruled out ceding territory to Russia in any deal.
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250424-trump-slams-zelensky-for-refusing-to-recognise-russian-control-of-crimea

2025-04-16 19:19:37 GMT

EU dismisses US demands on food standards and ties to China
EU standards on food health and safety will never be part of the negotiation ‘with the US or anyone else’, European Commission says
https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2025/04/16/eu-dismisses-us-demands-on-food-standards-and-ties-to-china/

2025-04-10 16:27:18 GMT

Boycott USA! Trump tariffs prompt backlash against US goods
The Trump administration's changing position on trade tariffs appears to have sparked a trend in opposition: boycott campaigns against American products from consumers and companies.
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-tariffs-trade-boycott-us-products-canada-consumers-protectionism-v7/a-71899620

2025-04-06 14:22:11 GMT

Facing a government crackdown on dissent, Turkey’s protesters put aside their differences
The arrest of an opposition presidential candidate last month has triggered Turkey’s largest anti-government protests in more than a decade, uniting demonstrators from different walks of life and sometimes diametrically opposed political views.
https://apnews.com/article/turkey-crackdown-opposition-protest-dissent-imamoglu-politics-6f641b9b90c8b9500d411578443d2768

2025-04-03 23:33:30 GMT

E.U. Prepares Major Penalties Against Elon Musk’s X
European Union regulators are preparing major penalties against Elon Musk’s social media platform X for breaking a landmark law to combat illicit content and disinformation, said four people with knowledge of the plans, a move that is likely to ratchet up tensions with the United States by targeting one of President Trump’s closest advisers.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/03/technology/eu-penalties-x-elon-musk.html?unlocked_article_code=1.804.ref-.Z2NkWeHsJ9oT

2025-04-01 16:09:59 GMT

Europeans overwhelmingly endorse retaliatory tariffs against the US, poll finds
While aware of the economic impact of US tariffs on EU goods, a YouGov study finds that a vast majority of European citizens support retaliatory measures in the escalating trade dispute between Brussels and Washington.
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/01/europeans-overwhelmingly-endorse-retaliatory-tariffs-against-the-us-poll-finds

2025-03-31 12:02:39 GMT

France, Belgium scoff at anti-DEI letter from Trump administration
“We have no lessons to learn from the boss of America,” said Belgian Deputy PM Jan Jambon.
https://www.politico.eu/article/france-belgium-scoff-at-anti-dei-policy-letter-from-donald-trump-administration/

2025-03-29 15:16:15 GMT

After Vance visit, Denmark tells US: Stop treating us like dirt
“This is not how you speak to your close allies,” Denmark’s top diplomat said.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/28/vance-visit-denmark-tells-us-stop-treating-us-like-dirt-00259248

2025-03-28 16:31:24 GMT

EU defends academic freedom in wake of Trump education crackdown
The European Commission has spoken out in defence of academic freedom and research, following a crackdown on education by the Trump administration at home and abroad.
(https://archive.ph/nr76D)
https://euobserver.com/health-and-society/arf773670a

2025-03-27 11:11:57 GMT

Denmark condemns what it calls Trump's escalated rhetoric on Greenland
Danish government ministers condemned what they called President Donald Trump's escalated rhetoric on Thursday and praised Greenland's inhabitants for their resilience in the face of U.S. pressure for control over the Arctic island.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/denmark-prime-minister-praises-people-greenland-amid-pressure-trump-2025-03-27/

2025-03-23 11:37:28 GMT

Despite a demonstration ban hundreds of thousands protest opposition politician’s arrest
Hundreds of thousands across Turkey defied a protest ban for the fourth night, demonstrating against the arrest of opposition figure Ekrem İmamoğlu, accusing Erdoğan's government of sidelining his main rival ahead of elections.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8cnl27Yw5E