Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Norwegian teen jailed for 20 years over UK assassination plot
Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, was arrested in England with a pistol, revolver, and ammunition. He had agreed to carry out the killing for €
France and Germany agree on 2035 car rules with 'Made in Europe' conditions
France and Germany have agreed to revise the EU's 2035 combustion-engine rules, cutting CO2 by 90% without offsetting the remainder. The dea
EU budget talks: A new framework for competitiveness and cohesion
The EU's proposed 2028-2034 budget introduces a Competitiveness Fund but risks cutting social and cohesion programs. Germany pushes for a 20
EU leaders push for joint response to energy price surge
EU leaders are pressing for coordinated action to tackle soaring energy prices and support struggling industries. The crisis is straining na
IRIS²: Europe's satellite network and Germany's pivotal role
The EU's IRIS² project aims to provide secure satellite communications for governments and militaries, reducing reliance on US systems like
Ireland's Byrne sees EU budget deal by Christmas despite divisions
Ireland's European affairs minister, Thomas Byrne, believes EU leaders can still reach a deal on the bloc's long-term budget by Christmas. H
Zelenskyy seeks European security guarantees as US support wavers
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Brussels for an EU summit as Washington's support wavers. He will hold his first formal talks with Hungary's new p
Kyiv seeks European air defence and satellite alternatives as US support wavers
Kyiv is pursuing European substitutes for American air defence systems and Starlink satellite communications. A senior Ukrainian official sa
Germany pushes Croatia to settle disputes blocking Montenegro's EU path
Germany is pressing Croatia to resolve long-standing bilateral disputes with Montenegro that could derail its EU accession. Berlin fears unr
Zurich tops European cities for income left after rent
A new report reveals stark differences in disposable income after rent across European cities. Zurich tops the list with €9,140 left monthly
EU lawmaker urges visa ban for Russians while Ukraine war continues
Dirk Gotink, a Dutch MEP from the European People's Party, argues the EU should halt the full range of visas for Russians as long as Moscow'
Latvian MEP: Trump's Russian diesel deal driven by 'dubious motives'
Latvian MEP Rihard Kols says Donald Trump's move to lift restrictions on Russian diesel is driven by dubious business motives. He warns the