German court convicts four ex-Volkswagen managers of fraud in emissions scandal
The German carmaker was accused in 2015 of rigging engine control software to let diesel-powered cars pass emissions tests. Read More
Dutch far-right MP threatens to leave coalition if migration policy not toughened
“We’ve done enough concessions,” Wilders said during a press conference announcing his 10-point plan, adding that if “nothing or not enough happens, we’re out.” Read More
EU tariff offer still on the table, says EU Commission
Despite pressure over the weekend from the US, the EU said its offer on tariffs remains in play. Read More
Nicușor Dan sworn in as Romania’s president easing country’s political crisis
The May election rerun was held months after the Constitutional Court voided the previous election in which the far-right outsider Călin Georgescu led the first round, following allegations of electoral…
Fact-checking false claims NATO troops are preparing to attack Russia from Estonia
A video claiming to show tanks preparing to advance towards St Petersburg from Tallinn in fact shows images from Estonia’s Independence Day procession. Read More
Shein accused of breaking EU law with manipulative sales tactics
The EU has slammed Shein for using fake discounts, manipulative pressure tactics and misleading claims, in breach of consumer laws and called for urgent redress. Read More
EU to deploy 650 firefighters to wildfire high-risk zones
Since the beginning of the year, more than 166,000 hectares have been burnt across the 27 member states, nearly three times the average recorded over the same period between 2003…
Belgian arms maker FN Browning aims to further boost European presence
At a time when the EU is engaged in a rearmament race and looking to build up its defence industry, the Belgian arms manufacturer is taking advantage of member states’…
No majority among EU countries to sanction Hungary over rule of law
EU ministers are set to discuss the potential of sanctioning Hungary over its rule of law concerns, but there is no majority for imposing sanctions. Read More
India’s Kerala state on high alert as vessel with hazardous chemical cargo sinks
Authorities fear that some of the harmful substances the ship was carrying may have leaked into the sea, posing a risk to local residents and marine life. Read more at…