Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
EU releases €4.2bn for Hungary after rule-of-law reforms
The European Commission has unlocked €4.2 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary, citing progress on rule-of-law reforms. Budapest also regai
EU Kids Act: Brussels proposes bloc-wide rules to shield minors online
The European Commission has proposed the EU Kids Act, a single EU-wide rulebook for children's online experiences. It introduces age bands,
Trump-Xi summit: Europe watches as superpowers set the agenda
The Trump-Xi summit in Washington will shape trade, rare earths, and AI rules that directly affect Europe. Brussels is watching from the sid
Why homeownership is slipping away from young Europeans
Homeownership among younger Europeans has fallen sharply compared with earlier generations, according to OECD data. Rising prices, stricter
UN split on AI oversight as Europe pushes for binding rules
European leaders are calling for binding AI safety measures at the UN, while the US and China resist. UN Secretary-General Guterres warns ag
EU-Morocco migration needs creative approach, expert argues
Morocco's growth is not creating enough jobs, says Aboubakr Jamai. He urges the EU to move beyond security in migration talks. Decision-maki
Latvia's PM warns against 'cherry-picking' sanctions after Usmanov delisting
Latvia dropped its objection to removing Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the EU sanctions list after securing a 36-month renewal. P
EU budget talks stall as member states cling to familiar positions
EU budget negotiations are stuck as member states repeat long-held positions. A compromise text is due in October, but a final deal may slip
US Troop Rotation Heads to Lithuania Despite Trump's Europe Drawdown Signals
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda confirmed a new US troop rotation is on its way to the Baltic state. An adviser said the deployment wil
EU Renews Russia Sanctions for 36 Months but Drops Usmanov and Fridman
EU ambassadors agreed to renew individual sanctions on Russia for an unprecedented 36 months. As part of the deal, Uzbek-Russian oligarch Al
AI-Generated 'Israeli Passports' for Zelenskyy Resurface Online
Fake Israeli passport images for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olena Zelenska are spreading on social media. Fact-checkers say the documents are A
Brussels seeks new powers to force electricity cuts in EU crises
The European Commission is drafting rules to declare EU-wide electricity alarms and mandate demand reductions. The plan also covers gas-fire