French far-right goes on trial for allegedly embezzling European funds for party
The high-stakes trial opens in Paris on Monday and will last for two months. Read More
Has the EU really become more transparent? ‘Sort of,’ – EU Ombudswoman | Radio Schuman
European Commission’s culture of secrecy as seen by the EU Ombudsman who has pushed for new standards of openness and transparency in EU institutions. Read More
Austria’s Freedom Party secures first far-right election win since World War II
A projection for ORF public television, based on counting of over 90% of the vote, showed the Freedom Party finishing first with 29.2%. Read More
Thousands in Portugal march against immigration in rally called by far-right party
Demonstrators marched through the capital Lisbon with the Portuguese national flag and carried banners bearing slogans like, ‘Expulsion of immigrants who commit crimes’. Read More
Protesters in Paris demand end to Israeli air strikes on targets in Lebanon
France has been a key supporter of Israel, defending its right to self-defence for years and sells an average of €20 million worth of military equipment to the country each…
Pope Francis urges all members of the Church to never cover up sexual abuse
Speaking to a crowd of around 39,000 in the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, the pontiff wrapped up a difficult visit to Belgium by saying, “There is no place for…
Exit polls indicate Austria’s far-right party has won national election
Exit polls indicate Austria’s far-right party has won historic first national election after tapping into voters’ fears of immigration and the Ukraine war. Read More
German and Italian Presidents attend 80th anniversary of World War II Marzabotto massacre
Hundreds of men, women and children were massacred by Nazi troops and local fascists for their support of Italian resistance fighters. Read More
Pope ends troubled visit to Belgium demanding sex abusing clergy are judged
Francis’ visit to Belgium was always going to be difficult given the country’s history of clerical sexual abuse and its increasingly secular society. Read More
Russian airstrikes injure 13 people as apartment blocks hit in Zaporizhzhia
At least 13 people were injured after Russia attacked the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with guided bombs overnight, local authorities reported on Sunday. Read More