Fault lines emerge as EU countries begin political battle over €2 trillion budget
The political battle over the next EU budget has officially begun. Read More
German chancellor slams EU, says pulling Germany out of recession a top priority
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz revealed his top priorities for the next three years and delivered sharp criticism to the EU. Read More
Road to extinction? Europe’s birth rates hit rock bottom. These are the least fertile countries
While parents should have at least two babies to keep Europe’s population stable, current birth rates barely exceed one. Will the new wave of over-60-year-old boomer fathers save the continent?…
Lion’s share of tripled EU migration budget aimed at border management
The newly proposed EU long-term budget prioritises border management, seeking to make entry by migrants harder, over support for asylum and reception processes. Rights groups accuse the EU of exposing…
Germany deports 81 Afghan nationals under tougher migration policy
Coordinated with Qatar, the flight departed on Friday as Berlin toughens migration policy. Officials said all deportees had criminal records and were required by law to leave. Read More
How disinformation fuelled Spain’s anti-migrant riots after attack on pensioner
The town of Torre Pacheco has been shaken by an attack on a local pensioner and ensuing violent anti-migrant unrest – and disinformation has inflamed the tensions. Read More
EU imposes new sanctions on Russia’s oil and banks after Robert Fico lifts his veto
The breakthrough on Friday was made only possible after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico agreed to lift his veto. Read More
EU takes rule of law battle with Hungary to next level with budget proposal
According to the Commission’s plan, all payments could be suspended under the new budget if it sees a rule of law backsliding. But getting the plan through will also require…
Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner dies in paragliding accident
The Austrian extreme sportsman Felix Baumgartner died in a paragliding accident in Porto Sant’Elpidio, Italy. Read More
Iceland to launch talks on defence partnership with EU, von der Leyen says
The agreement with the EU is independent of Iceland’s NATO membership and existing defence pacts with the United States, public broadcaster RÚV said. Read More