Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Costa's EU capital tour tests leaders' resolve on 2028-2034 budget
European Council President António Costa has launched a four-week tour of EU capitals to test leaders' willingness to compromise on the 2028
France to survey 10 million pupils on sexual violence
France will add questions on sexual and gender-based violence to an annual school questionnaire, covering about 10 million pupils. Education
EU enlargement chief unveils plan to break accession deadlock
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos has proposed a new approach to break the accession impasse, focusing on internal reforms, democratic s
Spanish workers toil 231 days to cover taxes, think tank says
Fundación Civismo says the average Spanish worker's tax burden equals 231 days of work in 2026. Tax Freedom Day fell on 20 August, two days
Europe's underwater frontier: securing seabed cables and pipelines
The EU has spent nearly €118 billion on maritime defence in a decade, with a record €11.6 billion in 2022. New strategies focus on protectin
Spain's young buyers swap cities for depopulated villages
A Fotocasa study finds 13% of Spanish homebuyers plan to move to towns under 10,000 residents. Most are aged 25-34, earn €1,000-3,000 monthl
London and Paris landmarks glow blue and yellow for Ukraine's Independence Day
London's UK Parliament and Paris's Eiffel Tower were lit in blue and yellow for Ukraine's Independence Day. The displays underscored Europea
Tornado in southern France injures 31 and damages homes in Aude
A tornado tore through the village of Pomas in southern France, injuring at least 31 people. The storm damaged homes and roofs across the Au
Denmark to compensate 13 victims of historic abuse at state-run youth home
Denmark will compensate 13 former residents of a state-supervised youth care home after an investigation found serious and systemic failings
Antisemitic video stokes Alpine tensions over Orthodox Jewish visitors
A new antisemitic video has intensified long-simmering tensions in Alpine resorts popular with Orthodox Jewish tourists. Local officials and
Hungarian Gripen fighter jet crashes near Szolnok; pilot safe
A Hungarian Gripen fighter jet crashed near Szolnok on Monday morning. The pilot ejected safely and was taken to hospital. Defense Minister
EU approves €6.1 billion for Ukraine's air defences amid Russian strikes
The European Union has approved €6.1 billion for Ukraine's defence procurement, part of a €90 billion loan programme. The funding will suppl