Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Lyon cleans up after violent cost-of-living protests leave central district in ruins
Central Lyon was littered with debris and looted stores on Sunday after Saturday's cost-of-living protests turned violent. The city's touris
Leisure unaffordable for 46 million in EU, with Greece worst hit
Around 46 million EU adults cannot afford regular leisure activities, according to Eurostat. Greece has the highest share at 27.3%, while Cr
Brussels and Liège see violent clashes as cost-of-living protests escalate
Belgian police fired tear gas and water cannons in Brussels and Liège as protests turned violent. Interior Minister Bernard Quintin condemne
Portugal's housing protests join Europe-wide wave over living costs
Thousands marched in Porto, Coimbra, and Lisbon on Saturday against soaring housing costs and stagnant wages. The protests are part of a Eur
Morning Briefing: Europe's Economic Discontent and Key Developments on October 17, 2026
Europe wakes to protests driven by wage-price gaps. EU and Turkey prepare for October summit on Cyprus. COP31 push focuses on energy securit
Norwegian teen jailed for 20 years over UK assassination plot
Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, was arrested in England with a pistol, revolver, and ammunition. He had agreed to carry out the killing for €
France and Germany agree on 2035 car rules with 'Made in Europe' conditions
France and Germany have agreed to revise the EU's 2035 combustion-engine rules, cutting CO2 by 90% without offsetting the remainder. The dea
EU budget talks: A new framework for competitiveness and cohesion
The EU's proposed 2028-2034 budget introduces a Competitiveness Fund but risks cutting social and cohesion programs. Germany pushes for a 20
EU leaders push for joint response to energy price surge
EU leaders are pressing for coordinated action to tackle soaring energy prices and support struggling industries. The crisis is straining na
IRIS²: Europe's satellite network and Germany's pivotal role
The EU's IRIS² project aims to provide secure satellite communications for governments and militaries, reducing reliance on US systems like
Ireland's Byrne sees EU budget deal by Christmas despite divisions
Ireland's European affairs minister, Thomas Byrne, believes EU leaders can still reach a deal on the bloc's long-term budget by Christmas. H
Zelenskyy seeks European security guarantees as US support wavers
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Brussels for an EU summit as Washington's support wavers. He will hold his first formal talks with Hungary's new p