Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Why Europe must keep Israel in its research programme after 2027
Israel is a net contributor to Horizon Europe, yet some EU states want to exclude it. Excluding Israeli scientists would damage European res
Midday Europe Bulletin: Key Stories for August 4, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the key developments shaping Europe this midday. Political shifts, economic moves, and cultural highlights
How social media rumours triggered a mass surge on Spain's Ceuta border
Viral social media posts falsely claimed Spain's border with Morocco was open, prompting thousands to rush Ceuta. At least 83 people died, a
Ukraine's EU bid: where support runs strongest across Europe
A recent survey finds 49% of EU citizens support Ukraine joining the bloc, while 39% oppose it for now. Support is highest in Spain (65%) an
Morning Briefing: Key European Stories for August 4, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the stories shaping Europe this morning. Political shifts, economic updates, and cultural highlights acros
Minimum wage rankings shift sharply when adjusted for purchasing power
Only eight of 29 European countries raised minimum wages in the first half of 2026, while euro-area inflation hit 3.2%. Purchasing power ran
Evening briefing: key European stories for August 4, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the key developments shaping Europe this evening. Trade tensions, climate policy, and cultural milestones
Smuggling networks shift migrants from Ceuta to Spain by sea
Spanish authorities are investigating a rise in suspected clandestine crossings from Ceuta to mainland Spain using speedboats and jet skis.
German prosecutors charge alleged operator of major darknet drug marketplace
German prosecutors have charged the alleged operator of Archetyp Market, a darknet platform for illegal drugs. The suspect was arrested in B
Ceuta still hosts thousands of migrants, including over 860 minors
Four days after the mass influx from Morocco, Ceuta still hosts between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants, including 862 minors. The city's reception
Ceuta crisis: How Spain's border with Morocco collapsed
In May 2021, more than 70,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in a single day. The border collapse triggered a
Von der Leyen urges tougher EU border controls after Ceuta surge
Ursula von der Leyen has called for stronger border controls and physical barriers at critical EU border points following the Ceuta crisis.