Can the EU implement its new press freedom law?
Press freedom is a fundamental pillar of democracy, but it has been declining in several EU member states. Since August, governments have to fully implement the Media Freedom Act, but…
Belgium to recognise Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly
Belgium joins the ranks of Australia, France, Canada and the UK, all who have pledged to recognise a Palestinian state at the UNGA next week in a bid to ramp…
Zelenskyy once again hit with false property empire allegations
Both the Ukrainian president and his wife are often falsely accused of financial misconduct, to try and destabilise support for Ukraine against Moscow’s war. Read More
Petition to make access to abortion easier submitted to European Commission
With over 1 million signatures, the European citizens’ initiative “My Voice, My Choice” submitted its request to the European Commission on Monday to set up a funding mechanism to make…
Europe’s new fighter jet at risk amidst Franco-German ownership disputes
Germany is accusing French manufacturer Dassault of blocking negotiations over the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project. Read More
Gaza campaigning French MEP Rima Hassan ‘honoured’ by controversial Belgian university plaudit
The lawmaker from France Unbowed was detained by Israeli authorities in June, as she had tried to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza Read More
France-Italy tension: French PM Bayrou accuses Rome of tax dumping, Italians respond
Francois Bayrou, in an interview with French media on Sunday, accused Italy of fiscal dumping. The Italian government denied it, while members of the key parties criticised the attack, defending…
Stuffed wardrobes: Which European countries are drowning in household clutter?
Unworn clothes, drawers crammed with mismatching tools and storage units filled with forgotten furniture. Which nation’s houses are the most stuffed? Read More
Russia accused of jamming GPS of Ursula von der Leyen’s plane during Bulgaria trip
The incident took place during Ursula von der Leyen’s official tour of member states bordering Russia and Belarus. Read More
Russian propaganda is ‘overtaking’ legitimate news in the Czech Republic
As Czech elections approach, disinformation has reached historic highs in the country, according to a study. Read More