Wildfires in Greece: blaze out of control in Rethymno, Crete
Over 220 firefighters are battling a blaze in southern Crete, whilst strong winds are hampering aerial water drops. The funerals of the two firefighters who lost their lives yesterday are…
What happens to your private messages under ‘Chat Control’?
Your private message may remain encrypted and unreadable to the platform carrying it, or be scanned by automated tools before reaching its recipient. This divide sits at the heart of…
Three firefighters die battling wildfires in Greece
Around 2,000 tourists are being evacuated from Agia Galini as wildfires force further evacuations across southern Rethymno, Read More
Hundreds of migrants are swimming from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta
While good weather usually brings a surge in migrant crossings by sea in the summer, Ceuta authorities said the current number of swimmers is unusual. Read More
Pro-Russian propagandist Xenia Fedorova faces expulsion from France
In 2017, French President Emmanuel Macron implied that Fedorova was not a journalist. Asked again in June, Macron said his opinion of her remained unchanged. Read More
Europe’s biggest debates on The Ring – EU’s security… at what cost?
As parliamentary activity pauses for the summer recess, we look back at some of the debates of the season. This special edition revisits some of the most pressing questions facing…
UEFA slams FIFA over Infantino’s deadline for World Cup stake sale
The clash between FIFA and UEFA has intensified after European football’s governing body issued a fresh rebuke over plans to sell a stake in the World Cup. UEFA will hold…
EU grows impatient over Italy’s hesitancy on €14.9bn defence loan
Italy hasn’t decided how much of its €14.9bn SAFE defence loan it will use, as several domestic considerations affect the calculus. But Brussels and other member states are growing impatient…
FIFA’s plan to sell World Cup to private investors met with shock and anger by the world of football
Gianni Infantino has written to all 211 member associations, offering each $40 million (€35 million) if they back his controversial plan to sell stakes in the governing body’s major competitions.…
EU coordinates wildfire aid for France and Spain amid warnings heatwave could spread
Brussels is managing resource reallocations across 37 participating nations, deploying planes, helicopters, and ground units to France and Spain. Officials warn that intensifying heatwaves could soon spread major blazes into…