China pushes EU capitals to scrap ‘Made in Europe’ law or face retaliation
As EU countries debate the European Commission’s proposal, Beijing is urging national governments to abandon the planned law. Otherwise, China says it will take countermeasures. Read More
Europol GRIMM taskforce nets 280 arrests as ‘violence for hire’ spreads across Europe
The taskforce sees Europol collaborate with police forces in 11 countries and has already identified more than 1,400 people linked to violence as a service. Read More
Magyar says EU money to arrive in Hungary ‘soon’ after meeting with von der Leyen
Hungary’s incoming prime minister hailed “productive” meetings in Brussels as he races to unlock billions in EU funding ahead of a summer deadline. Commission President von der Leyen vows to…
Italy says it has filed to be civil party in probe into Swiss bar fire that killed 41
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has vowed justice for Italian victims while Italy has opened its own investigation into the fire even as the Swiss probe continues. Read More
Sweden confiscates false-flagged Russian ‘shadow fleet’ ship, prosecutors say
Russia has reportedly built up a flotilla of old oil tankers of opaque ownership to get around sanctions imposed by the European Union. Read More
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EU loosens state aid rules as Middle East crisis hits energy costs
Brussels loosens state aid rules as Middle East turmoil drives up fuel and fertiliser costs, allowing governments to cushion farmers, hauliers and industry with emergency subsidies. Read More
Second US ambassador to Ukraine steps down in less than one year
The acting US ambassador to Ukraine is to step down from her post in Kyiv and retire, the US State Department announced. Reports have indicated her reasons for leaving the…
MEPs with new-borns can delegate their vote – but only if they are women
The European Parliament has approved a rule allowing proxy voting for new mothers before and after childbirth. However, it raises questions about gender equality, as it does not cover male…
Brussels Airport warns a ‘large number’ of flights will be cancelled next month amid strikes
Belgium’s three largest trade unions are set to strike over current retirement age laws. Brussels Airport warns that this will disrupt its operations and ground a large number of flights.…