Haribo sweets recalled in Belgium after cannabis found in Dutch gummies
The same packages of fizzy colas were withdrawn in the Netherlands after sample studies revealed three bags were laced with cannabis. Read More
Ursula von der Leyen backs ‘bone-crushing’ US Senate bill to sanction Russia
The Senate bill envisions 500% tariffs on countries that buy Russian fossil fuels. If applied as intended, it would target several EU countries. Read More
How has immigration enforcement in the EU evolved over the past year?
Over 120,000 non-EU nationals were refused entry in 2024, a number that has barely moved since the pandemic, while voluntary and forced returns are up 20%. Read More
NATO conducts major readiness exercise across frontline European states
As Ukrainian forces deal a shock blow to Russia with a widespread drone attack on several Russian airbases, NATO allies are testing the alliance’s strength and readiness for war. Read…
Hundreds arrested as violence continues around PSG’s Champions League win
The winners of European club football’s biggest prize arrived in Paris on Sunday afternoon and headed to the Champs-Élysées, which overnight on Saturday saw acts of violence and clashes with…
Rafał Trzaskowski comments on runoff election result with thanks and apologies
The Civic Platform candidate who lost out in Sunday’s presidential runoff has spoken for the first time since the results were announced. Read More
Chances of resolving US-EU trade dispute over tariffs remain slim, expert says
After the US president announced he would raise tariffs on aluminium and steel from 25% to 50%, a deal between the EU and the US is unlikely to be reached…
Sweden urged to stop international adoptions after probe finds abuses and fraud
A complete ban on international adoptions to Sweden has been proposed by a government-appointed commission on Monday following its inquiry, which found widespread abuses and fraud. Read More
UK to build 12 new submarines and six new munition factories as part of Strategic Defence Review
The British government on Monday endorsed 62 recommendations made in an externally-led Strategic Defence Review. Read More
Who is Poland’s newly elected president, Karol Nawrocki?
The conservative candidate beat liberal Rafał Trzaskowski with a narrow 50.89% of the vote in the presidential election runoff on Sunday. Read More