Does the public support the government of Israel in Western European countries?
New research shows that public support for, and sympathy toward, Israel has reached new lows in six key Western European countries since 2016. Read More
EU hits back against ‘Buy China’ policy in medical devices market
The European Union has taken steps to restrict Chinese medical devices from participating in its public procurement market in retaliation for the “Buy China” policy, which limits access for EU…
Did Macron say that Africa still needs France in order to “thrive”?
A false statement attributed to the French President has been circulating on social media. Read More
The Netherlands to hold snap election on 29 October after coalition collapse
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof’s cabinet fell apart when far-right Party For Freedom leader Geert Wilders withdrew his ministers over disagreements on migration policy. Read More
D-Day veterans gather in Normandy to mark 81st anniversary of historic landing
Thousands of people joined army veterans in Normandy on Friday to mark the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings, in which over 4,000 Allied troops were killed. Read More
At least 12 injured after unknown powder found on package in DHL centre in Germany
At least 12 people were injured on Friday morning after white powder was reportedly found on a suspicious package at a German DHL distribution centre, triggering a police operation. Read…
EU countries green lights charges for cabin baggage despite Spanish, German resistance
EU countries adopted their own position on long-waited updated rules for air passengers on Thursday, though provisions on cabin baggage remain controversial. Read More
Interpol says 20 people arrested in global sexual abuse operation
The suspects, who include a healthcare worker and two teachers, were detained in Europe, the US and Latin America. Read More
Malta jury finds two men guilty of supplying bomb that killed journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered on 16 October 2017 by a car bomb that was detonated while she was driving near her home. Read More
EU deplores US sanctions against ICC judges, including Slovenian
Slovenia has asked Brussels to intervene after the US targeted one of its nationals, Judge Beti Hohler, as part of new sanctions against the ICC. Read More