European Socialists expel Slovakian PM’s party for values breach
The move was widely expected as Smer was suspended in October 2023 after its leader Robert Fico formed a coalition government with anti-Ukrainian and eurosceptic overtones. Read More
Did teenagers wreak havoc in France’s National Assembly?
A group of teenagers wearing tracksuits can be seen running around France’s National Assembly, walking all over its benches and lighting cigarettes. The internet may be talking about them, but…
Can Putin, under sanctions and an arrest warrant, enter the European Union?
Applicable EU sanctions and an outstanding arrest warrant cast doubt over Vladimir Putin’s ability to fly to Budapest and meet Donald Trump. Read More
European Commission calls on Israel to lift restrictions on aid deliveries to Gaza
Israel says the reduced amount of aid is in response to Hamas allegedly breaching the truce agreement by returning the bodies of deceased Israeli hostages too slowly. Read More
EU cautiously welcomes Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest but experts remain sceptical
A spokesperson for Ursula von der Leyen said any meeting toward a just peace is welcome but mainstream EU political parties and experts alike are divided on the benefits of…
The EU needs drones and missiles but don’t forget rifles and small-calibre ammo, Beretta says
Consolidating the production of small-calibre ammunition could be done quickly in the EU, the head of Beretta told Euronews. Read More
French police arrest four in alleged plot targeting exiled Russian activist Vladimir Osechkin
Vladimir Osechkin founded Gulagu.net, a rights group for prisoners in the notoriously tough Russian prison system. Read More
Meloni offers solidarity with Italian journalist after explosive device targets his car
Sigfrido Ranucci works for Report, one of the few investigative programmes on Italian television that regularly breaks news involving prominent Italian figures. Read More
Uzbekistan’s President to visit Brussels for historic EU partnership deal
Uzbekistan’s President will visit Brussels on 24 October 2025 to sign the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) with the EU. The deal marks a new phase in political, trade,…
Romanian Foreign Minister backs Trump’s push to fully wean EU off Russian energy
Neighbouring Slovakia and Hungary are resisting pressure from the Trump administration to suspend their purchases of Russian energy products. Read More