Europe
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EU budget talks test commitment to break China's raw materials grip
The EU's next seven-year budget will determine if it can reduce reliance on Chinese processing of critical raw materials. Resource-rich part
Kyiv urges EU to rethink frozen Russian assets plan
Ukraine's finance minister urges the EU to explore a new approach to using frozen Russian state assets, suggesting a transfer of custodiansh
Russia's hybrid war, Ceuta's migrant crisis, and AfD's rise in eastern Germany
Russia is intensifying hybrid attacks across Europe to undermine support for Ukraine. Spain's PM Sánchez confronts a deepening crisis after
Midday Europe briefing: September 4, 2026
Spain extends border checks on Italian arrivals until 22 September. A record heatwave persists across the Iberian Peninsula. EU border rules
Evening Europe round-up: September 4, 2026 – key developments
From Brussels to Berlin, the day's key European stories. EU leaders discuss energy security, while France faces a political test. Business a
Munich police arrest two after arson attack on defence firms
Two suspects were arrested in Munich after incendiary devices were thrown at the premises of defence companies Rohde & Schwarz and Helsing.
EU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic concerns
The EU has suspended imports of beef, poultry, eggs, and honey from Brazil over antibiotic concerns. Brasília provided no guarantees for bee
Teacher pay in the EU: Luxembourg leads, Eastern Europe lags
Luxembourg tops EU teacher pay charts for the 2024/25 school year, with starting salaries above €55,000. At the other end, teachers in Slova
Five migrants die on Atlantic crossing to Spain's Canary Islands
Spanish maritime rescue saved 44 men from a drifting boat southwest of Gran Canaria. Five bodies were found on board. An NGO reports that up
Black Sea blockade reignites European fears of food crisis and migration surge
Russia's intensified attacks on Ukrainian ports are choking grain exports and driving up global food prices. EU ministers warn of a triple c
Red Cross hit by fake Ceuta posts as disinformation spreads
Social media posts falsely claim the Red Cross helped transport Moroccan men to mainland Spain and ignored Spanish disaster victims. The cha
Brussels moves to let cities curb Airbnb and second homes
The European Commission is preparing rules that would allow cities to restrict short-term rentals and second-home purchases in areas with ac