Brussels goofiest gifts: the weird world of EU Parliament gifts
From nude statues to portable radios, flags and football jerseys: the European Parliament’s gift shelf is full of surprises. Read More
US scholars seek refuge in Brussels after Trump’s assault on science | Radio Schuman
One Brussels university has opened its doors to researchers threatened by the US administration’s policies. How have US scientists responded? And will wider EU efforts to attract academics lead to…
World leaders express concern over rising tensions between India and Pakistan
Pakistan supporters also gathered outside the High Commission of India in London calling for peace between the two countries. Read more at Read More
Can France’s prime minister call a referendum on the budget?
The potential move follows the passing of France’s tumultuous 2025 budget in February, which aims to reduce the public deficit to 5.4% of GDP this year. Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 8th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at Read More
Macron supports easing sanctions on Syria after meeting interim President al-Sharaa
The high-stakes visit was a controversial one after multiple deadly attacks in Syria sparked international outrage. Read More
No pope elected on first day of conclave as black smoke appears above Vatican
Cardinals from around the world have entered the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Wednesday to begin the closed-door process of electing the next pontiff, following the late Pope Francis’…
Merz vows to tackle illegal migration as he meets Donald Tusk in first trip to Poland as chancellor
The newly elected German chancellor vowed to tackle illegal migration as he made his first trip abroad since assuming office on Tuesday. Read More
Macron supports easing sanctions on Syria after meeting interim President al-Sharaa
The high-stakes visit was a controversial one after multiple deadly attacks in Syria sparked international outrage. Read More
European Parliament: Turkey’s accession on hold, no progress since 2018
Turkey’s EU accession process remains frozen due to democratic backsliding, despite the Mediterranean country’s strategic importance and cooperation on migration, MEPs said in their latest report. Read More