Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
European Youth Activists Challenge Blanket Social Media Bans, Urge Smarter Regulation
Youth activists in France, Ireland, and the Netherlands are pushing back against blanket social media bans for children under 16. They call
Rent in Most EU Capitals Exceeds Minimum Wage, ETUC Analysis Finds
A new ETUC analysis reveals that in 19 EU capitals, the average rent for a two-bedroom flat surpasses the gross minimum wage. Prague leads w
Organised Gangs Steal Entire Cattle Herds in Eastern Germany
German farmers in Brandenburg are losing entire cattle herds to organised gangs. Police suspect the animals are smuggled to Eastern Europe o
Europe Day: 40 Years of Spain's Transformation Through EU Membership
Spain joined the EEC in 1986, anchoring its fragile democracy. EU funds and policies drove modernization, while Erasmus and the euro reshape
False Images Link Leipzig Ramming Suspect to Antifa and AfD
After a car ramming in Leipzig killed two people, manipulated images circulated claiming the suspect wore Antifa or AfD logos. German fact-c
Armed Hostage-Takers Holed Up in Bank Vault in Western German Town of Sinzig
Police in western Germany are responding to a hostage situation in Sinzig, where several armed individuals are holding captives in a bank va
Why Israeli and American Jews Are Increasingly Seeking German Citizenship
Applications for German citizenship from Israeli and American Jews have surged since 2021, with 4,275 Israelis naturalized in 2024. The tren
IOC Ends Olympic Restrictions on Belarusian Athletes, Russian Ban Remains
The IOC executive board announced it no longer recommends restrictions on Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete under their national
Greek Coastguard Accused of Deadly Pushback in Aegean Sea
One migrant died and 43 were rescued after a boat partially submerged near Lesbos. The Norwegian NGO Aegean Boat Report claims the Greek coa
Brussels Economic Forum 2026: Europe's AI Strategy Under the Microscope
The 26th Brussels Economic Forum focuses on AI as an economic imperative, not just a tech issue. Key speakers include Luxembourg's Prime Min
Bayern and PSG Chase Barcelona's Champions League Scoring Record in Munich
Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain meet in the Champions League semi-final second leg in Munich, with both teams on the verge of breaking
IMF Urges EU to Sharpen Energy Relief for Vulnerable Households
The IMF's Helge Berger says EU capitals have failed to target energy relief effectively. Untargeted subsidies risk benefiting the richest ho