Europe’s payment sovereignty problem is not what we think
Europe’s payment sovereignty problem is not what we think, writes Joachim Wuermeling, a former regulator at the European Central Bank (ECB). The real exposure is not the card in your…
Unions protest EU Inc law, claiming it threatens labour rights
Unions say the Brussels plan to make it easier to start businesses across Europe could undermine national labour rights and standards. Read More
‘Palantir is a great company’, EU defence chief tells Euronews
As the presidents of Lithuania and Poland meet the CEO of controversial tech company Palantir Technologies at the United Nations General Assembly this week, the EU’s defence chief has come…
Denmark says Russian invasion of NATO country ‘highly unlikely’ but cannot be ruled out
European countries have been on high alert for any Russian interference, with fears that Moscow could target Kyiv’s Western backers as the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine drags on into its…
Wave of AI videos showing far-right protests in Europe spreads online
A mass of AI-generated videos of protests across Europe has emerged on TikTok, which experts say aims to “amplify societal polarisation”. Read More
What we know about CIA warning of Russian drone threat to southern Europe
The US has warned southern states of a possible Moscow attack that would see Russia fire 600 km-range drones from commercial ships at Spain, France and Italy. We examine what…
Fire at Starlink station in central Poland was ‘sabotage,’ digital affairs minister says
Poland, a NATO and EU member state along the alliance’s eastern flank, has accused Russia of “sabotage” on several occasions since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Read More
Germany seeks wider ‘Made with Europe’ rules, setting up clash with France
Berlin wants the EU’s “Made with Europe” rules opened to trade partners, challenging France’s push to reserve public contracts for European-made goods. Read More
EU must ‘act now’ over Trump’s attack on ICC, MEP Chloé Ridel says
Socialists and Democrats MEP Chloé Ridel said US President Donald Trump’s attacks on the International Criminal Court (ICC) are “unacceptable”, accusing him of seeking to “erase the court” because it…
Energy expert warns higher prices will drive up food costs
Osama Rizvi, global market and product strategist at Primary Vision, said consumers are likely to face higher energy bills in the coming months as energy prices continue to rise. Read…