European Union

Russian Man Swims From Kaliningrad to Lithuania Seeking Asylum, Then Returned

Lithuanian border guards intercepted a 68-year-old Russian man who swam across the Nemunas from Kaliningrad seeking asylum, then returned him… Read More

5 days ago

Germany Calls for Tougher EU Tariffs on Chinese Cars as VW Crisis Deepens

Germany's finance minister has called for tougher EU measures against Chinese carmakers as Volkswagen undergoes major restructuring. Chinese brands are… Read More

6 days ago

EU Plans Social Media Restrictions for Under-15s With New Child Safety Rules

EU leaders are proposing a phased approach to children’s social media access, including a ban for under-13s and limited accounts… Read More

6 days ago

Italy Proposes €10 Digital Euro Fee Exemption as EU Talks Near

Italy is pushing for an exemption from merchant fees on digital euro payments below €10, potentially easing costs for small… Read More

2 weeks ago

Iceland Rejects EU Talks, Keeping Membership Bid Frozen for Years

A narrow referendum defeat has kept Iceland outside the European Union, with voters prioritising control over fisheries and sovereignty despite… Read More

3 weeks ago

Iceland Rejects Return to EU Talks as Fishing and Independence Dominate Vote

Icelandic voters have rejected restarting European Union membership negotiations, ending the government's attempt to revive talks suspended since 2013. The… Read More

3 weeks ago

Europe’s Drought Crisis Deepens as EU Pushes New Water Resilience Measures

Europe’s worsening drought is disrupting agriculture, transport, ecosystems and water supplies as extreme heat intensifies dryness. The EU is responding… Read More

1 month ago

Netherlands Enforces Import Ban on Goods From Illegal Israeli Settlements September

The Dutch government will begin enforcing a ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements on September 22, targeting products from… Read More

2 months ago

Zelensky Returns White Eagle Decoration Following Poland Historical Dispute

President Volodymyr Zelensky has returned Poland’s highest state honour following a dispute over Ukraine’s recognition of the UPA, exposing longstanding… Read More

3 months ago

Frederiksen Faces Historic Setback as Danish Election Shakes Political Landscape

Denmark’s ruling Social Democrats face historic losses despite leading bloc, as voter frustration over migration and rising costs weakens Mette… Read More

6 months ago

EU pressures Ukraine as Hungary blocks aid over pipeline dispute

Hungary’s blockade of EU aid to Ukraine over the Druzhba pipeline has deepened divisions within the bloc, as Kyiv faces… Read More

6 months ago

Zelensky Accuses EU Allies of Blackmail Over Russian Oil Pipeline Repair

Volodymyr Zelensky has accused some European allies of “blackmail” for pushing Ukraine to repair a damaged Russian oil pipeline. The… Read More

6 months ago

Madrid Court Orders Registry of Doctors Refusing to Perform Abortions

A court ruling has forced Madrid’s authorities to begin compiling a registry of doctors who refuse to carry out abortions.… Read More

6 months ago

EU Replaces Passport Stamps With Biometric Border Checks Starting April 10

Travelers visiting the European Union will soon experience a new border screening process as the EU launches its biometric Entry/Exit… Read More

6 months ago

EU Divided Over Re-engaging Russia in Ukraine Peace Negotiations

The European Union faces internal divisions over whether to reopen dialogue with Russia during Ukraine peace talks, with some nations… Read More

7 months ago

Europe Defends Denmark as Trump’s Greenland Threat Shakes Transatlantic Trust

As Europe condemns US pressure on Denmark over Greenland, leaders warn the unprecedented dispute could weaken NATO, embolden Russia and… Read More

8 months ago

Europe Defies Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threats, Warning Against Political Blackmail

European leaders have united behind Denmark after Donald Trump threatened new tariffs to force a deal over Greenland. The standoff… Read More

8 months ago

German Professor Sues Government Over Allegedly Illegal EU Border Controls

Internal border checks are meant to be the exception under Schengen rules. But as Germany continues them, a prominent EU… Read More

8 months ago

Europe Rearms for 2030 as Russia Threat Fuels Urgency and Doubt

Europe is boosting defence budgets and launching ambitious EU-wide military initiatives to deter Russia. Polls, however, reveal deep public hesitation… Read More

8 months ago

EU Backs Historic Mercosur Trade Deal Despite Farmer Opposition and Political Uncertainty

The European Union has endorsed a historic trade agreement with Mercosur nations, covering over 700 million consumers. While leaders hail… Read More

9 months ago

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