Germany sees 50% decline in asylum application in first half of 2025
The first half of 2025 showed a dramatic decline in asylum applications, falling as much as 50% from last year’s figures, signalling that Germany has lost its position as the…
Brussels, my love? Trump’s trade war with the EU – the clock is ticking
In this edition of our weekly talk show participants discuss the trade conflict between Donald Trump and the EU, the aftermath of the Budapest Pride and the heatwave gripping large…
EU leaders renew backing for Moldova’s EU membership ambitions at landmark summit
The investment announced by EU leaders on Friday aims to boost Moldova’s economy and reduce its vulnerability to external pressures, particularly from Russia. Read More
Firefighters battle wildfires in Greece and Turkey, prompting evacuations and emergency response
According to a 2024 report by the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, Europe is the continent with the fastest-rising temperatures on Earth, having warmed twice as fast as the global…
42% increase in heat-related deaths at work in the EU since 2000, trade union says
The European Trade Union Confederation is calling for common rules to protect workers’ health during heatwaves. Read More
Zelenskyy and Trump agree on joint defence efforts in ‘fruitful’ phone call
The talk comes a day after Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Ukraine, Iran and other issues in a call the Kremlin described as “frank and constructive”. Read More
Dutch and German agencies report Russia’s increased use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine
The Russian military is increasingly using banned chemical weapons like chloropicrin in Ukraine, forcing soldiers into the open. Dutch and German intelligence agencies revealed this, urging sanctions and support for…
Ex-wife hits out at Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar, calling him a traitor
As the Hungarian campaign heats up, ex-justice minister Judit Varga broke her silence and ruled out coming back to public life until Péter Magyar pays for his “betrayal”. Read More
Hitler’s Austrian hometown to rename two streets named after prominent Nazi party members
The streets currently bear the names of classical music composer Josef Reiter and entertainer Franz Resl, both of whom were Nazi party members. Read More
Family of French journalist sentenced in Algeria pleads for help from football superstar Zidane
Christophe Gleizes, a 36-year-old freelance sports journalist, was sentenced last week over an interview with an Algerian football coach accused of ties to a banned separatist movement, in a case…