Podcast: Frozen Russian assets explained simply
What are frozen Russian assets? Why are they dividing EU member states? And what can we expect from the December European Council meeting? Our podcast Brussels, My Love? investigates with…
Exclusive: EU Commissioner Hoekstra defends scrapping 2035 ban on combustion engines
Climate Commissioner Hoekstra defended scrapping the landmark proposal to ban combustion-engine cars, calling it “a smart, wise compromise for climate and competitiveness.” Meanwhile, critics say Brussels is backtracking on its…
European Parliament asks for EU funds to finance abortions abroad
Lawmakers have approved a resolution calling for an EU solidarity mechanism to help women without access to safe and legal abortion in their countries. Read More
‘European swine wanted to feast on Russia’s collapse’, Putin says bashing Europe
Russia’s president disparaged European leaders on Wednesday, calling Ukraine’s allies “swine” who wanted “to feast on the collapse of Russia” as he blamed the West for Moscow’s war against Ukraine…
Child sexual abuse: Time limits to prosecute are fragmented across the EU
A new damning report calls on all EU member states to write off, or at least extend, child sex crime limitation periods. Read More
Signing Mercosur deal is now ‘imperative’, EU Commissioner Hoekstra tells Euronews
In an exclusive interview, European Commissioner for Climate Wopke Hoekstra said signing the Mercosur trade agreement is essential. Rome and Paris, however, are seeking to delay a crucial vote that…
UK to transfer €2.8bn of Abramovich’s Chelsea cash to Ukraine fund, PM Starmer says
Since the Russian billionaire sold Chelsea in 2022 under pressure from the British government, the funds from the sale have been frozen. PM Starmer is now allowing him to use…
Political clash erupted in Bulgaria’s parliament during budget debates
A heated parliamentary debate over the budget escalated into physical violence amid sharp accusations between governing and opposition parties. Read more at Read More
Morocco struggles with floods as Safi mourns victims
Deadly floods in Safi, Morocco, have killed 37 people and damaged homes and roads, as authorities work to drain water and restore services after heavy rainfall. Read more at Read…
From Lapland, Santa prepares to deliver gifts worldwide
Finland’s Santa Claus Village near Rovaniemi is buzzing with early Christmas preparations, as visitors gather in Lapland despite late winter sunrises. Read more at Read More