Growing anti-LGBTIQ narratives sparks ‘alarm’ across Europe
A rise in attacks on LGBTIQ people across Europe reflects a troubling trend of growing acceptance of discrimination and more restrictive laws, according to a new report. Read More
Hybrid work: These are Europe’s most and least flexible countries
Hybrid work is holding up in Europe despite a steady decline in fully remote positions and pressure to return to the office five days a week. Read More
How does the EU plan to finance its defence boost? | Radio Schuman
US President Donald Trump has triggered Europe to seek less reliance on Washington for its security. Read More
Do the UK’s new refugee citizenship rules violate the UN Refugee Convention?
The UK government has been criticised for bringing in new guidance which effectively bans refugees who entered the country illegally from acquiring British citizenship. Read More
What are the prospects of European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine? Leaders remain divided
While the UK’s Keir Starmer reaffirmed he’s ready to consider sending British forces on the Ukrainian ground alongside others, Germany’s Olaf Scholz called the idea ‘premature.’ Read More
Thousands of hikers climb Sicily’s Mount Etna to witness eruption
Mount Etna’s first 2025 eruption has intensified, producing substantial lava flows and ash emissions which disrupted air traffic around Sicily on Monday. Read More
European leaders stress support for Ukraine but disagree on peacekeeping mission
An informal summit in Paris among European leaders concluded without any concrete announcement, as the idea of deploying peacekeeping troops to Ukraine remains highly divisive. Read More
Lisbon hit by 4.8 magnitude earthquake, no damage reported
The Portuguese capital experienced a 4.8 magnitude earthquake on Monday, with the epicentre near the city of Seixal. Read More
Nuclear sidelined in leaked rules on state aid for clean tech
A draft of updated rules on permissible state aid within the forthcoming Clean Industrial Deal has no explicit mention of nuclear power, despite recent signals from the European Commission executive…
Pope Francis’ hospital stay extended due to ‘complex clinical picture’
The Vatican said the pontiff will require a new course of treatment and further hospitalisation after being admitted to hospital for a respiratory tract infection. Read More