Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Most Europeans value second languages, but fluency varies widely
A YouGov survey of six European countries reveals wide gaps in language fluency, motivation, and views on compulsory education. While nearly
EU to propose parental consent for under-15s on social media
The European Commission is set to propose an EU Kids Act that would require parental consent for under-15s on social media and impose safety
France links EU sanctions renewal to prisoner release in Azerbaijan
France is holding up the EU's sanctions renewal, demanding Alisher Usmanov be removed from the list to secure the release of French national
Trump claims Russia-Ukraine energy truce as tech selloff deepens
US President Donald Trump claims Ukraine and Russia have agreed to stop striking energy infrastructure, a move that could ease fuel price sp
Von der Leyen's State of the Union: what to expect from Brussels' big speech
Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her final State of the Union speech on Wednesday. Key issues include a possible EU-wide social media ban f
Midday Europe briefing: September 15, 2026 – key updates
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the key developments shaping Europe this midday. Stay informed with our concise roundup of the latest news
Evening Europe briefing: September 15, 2026 – top stories
Our evening briefing covers the latest on home burglary risks across Europe, a police probe in Carcassonne, and other key developments. Stay
Latvian PM: EU finally heeds Baltic warnings on Russia
Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs says the EU is finally listening to Baltic warnings about Russia. He urges Europe to boost defense spending and f
Von der Leyen's State of the Union promises: a year on, mixed results
Ursula von der Leyen's boldest proposals from last year's State of the Union have met mixed fates. The Russian assets loan collapsed, the dr
EU Parliament seeks strict permit deadlines, clashing with member states
The European Parliament wants binding one-year permits for distribution grids and automatic approvals when authorities miss deadlines. EU go
Migrant boat sinks off Gavdos: one dead, 25 missing near Crete
A boat carrying migrants sank off the Greek island of Gavdos, leaving one person dead and 25 missing. Greek coast guard rescued 51 people, w
EU's €3 parcel levy halves cheap imports from Chinese platforms
Since July, the EU's €3 flat fee on parcels under €150 has cut arrivals by nearly half in key entry points like Belgium and the Netherlands.