Trump claims economic successes in national address despite growing disapproval
In a televised speech to the nation, US President Donald Trump insisted on political and economic successes amid eroding popularity. Read more at Read More
Migration in Europe: Security vs solidarity? MEPs clash in The Ring
This week The Ring turns to Europe’s migration debate, as the EU moves toward tougher deportation rules and explores controversial “return hubs” for rejected asylum-seekers outside the Union. Read More
Thousands protest in Lithuania against changes to public broadcaster law
Around 10,000 people protested outside Lithuania’s parliament against changes to the public broadcaster’s law, fearing it threatens free speech and LRT’s independence. Read more at Read More
Von der Leyen slams rise of antisemitism as ‘old evil’ at Brussels Hanukkah event
The European Commission president’s comments come days after 15 people were killed at a Hannukah event on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, one of Australia’s worst mass shootings in years. Read More
At least 29 injured, including five children, in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
At least 29 people were injured in the attack, including five children. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | December 17th, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 17th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Greek MEP Nikos Pappas suspended from Syriza party after alleged assault on journalist
The journalist Nikos Giannopoulos, a reporter for Greece’s News24/7 website, said he had filed a police complaint in Strasbourg on Wednesday. Read more at Read More
EU membership alone insufficient for Ukraine’s security, Danish minister tells Euronews
Under a reported US peace plan, Ukraine would join the EU as early as January 2027 as part of broader security guarantees. But Denmark’s Minister for European Affairs told Euronews…
Podcast: Frozen Russian assets explained simply
What are frozen Russian assets? Why are they dividing EU member states? And what can we expect from the December European Council meeting? Our podcast Brussels, My Love? investigates with…
Exclusive: EU Commissioner Hoekstra defends scrapping 2035 ban on combustion engines
Climate Commissioner Hoekstra defended scrapping the landmark proposal to ban combustion-engine cars, calling it “a smart, wise compromise for climate and competitiveness.” Meanwhile, critics say Brussels is backtracking on its…