Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
CETA at a crossroads: why the EU-Canada trade pact remains unratified
CETA has boosted EU-Canada trade by 80% since 2016, yet ten EU countries still haven't ratified it. Concerns over food safety, investor prot
EU residence permits hit record 3.9 million in 2025, led by work and family
EU countries issued a record 3.9 million first residence permits in 2025, a 10% jump from 2024. Employment and family reunification drove th
Kallas urges EU states to reinforce Red Sea mission as Houthi threat grows
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called on member states to reinforce the naval mission Aspides in the Red Sea. The request follows i
Thirteen EU states push for sweeping deregulation and 'deep cleaning' of laws
Thirteen EU member states, led by Austria, are calling for a systematic overhaul of European legislation to reduce bureaucratic burdens. The
Spain says most unaccompanied minors in Ceuta will stay, not return to Morocco
Spain's minister for youth says most of the 2,000 unaccompanied minors in Ceuta will stay, citing legal protections. She acknowledged Morocc
EU close to deal on Russia sanctions, with Usmanov delisting on the table
EU ambassadors are close to a deal to renew Russia sanctions, with a compromise that could see Alisher Usmanov delisted. The move is linked
OECD chief: Europe must seize AI opportunity or fall further behind
Europe risks missing the AI wave, warns OECD chief Mathias Cormann. AI could add 1.2 percentage points to productivity growth annually, but
EU's Kids Act: A New Digital Age Limit of 15 to Shield Minors Online
The EU Kids Act will establish a digital majority age of 15, banning under-3s from social media and requiring parental consent for 13-14 yea
EU unveils Kids Act to restrict minors' social media use
The European Commission has proposed the EU Kids Act, which would ban children under 13 from social media and require platforms to be 'safe
Where in Europe baby essentials cost the most and least
The first-year cost of baby essentials varies from €2,813 in the UK to €6,294 in Spain. Clothing, formula, and nappies account for 81% of th
Midday Europe Bulletin: September 20, 2026 – Key Updates
Our midday bulletin brings you the key stories shaping Europe on September 20, 2026. From political developments in Brussels to economic shi
Ceuta's new migrant camp overflows, sending thousands back to beaches
More than 2,000 migrants in Ceuta had to return to the beaches after a new port facility filled beyond its 1,700-person capacity. The reloca