Europe
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EU enlargement push strains Brussels' negotiating capacity
The European Commission's enlargement department is running low on capacity to manage several accession processes simultaneously. More negot
Evening update: key European stories for July 30, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the key developments shaping Europe this evening. Political shifts, economic moves, and cultural highlight
UEFA votes to boycott World Cups over FIFA private investment plan
UEFA voted to boycott future men's and women's World Cups over FIFA's plan to allow private investment. The governing body says the tourname
Thousands cross into Spain's Ceuta from Morocco, prompting emergency call
Thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco, overwhelming the Spanish enclave. Local authorities have called for national emergenc
Illicit tobacco trade persists despite major EU raids, former OLAF chief warns
Two major OLAF operations in Spain and across Europe seized over 170 million cigarettes in a year. Yet illicit consumption remains at 10.3%
What salary you need to buy a €1 million home across Europe
A €1 million home requires an income far above the national average in most EU countries. In Bulgaria, buyers need 7.8 times the average sal
UEFA escalates war of words with FIFA over World Cup investment plan
UEFA has sharply criticised FIFA's proposal to sell up to 20% of the World Cup to private investors. European football's governing body accu
FIFA's plan to sell World Cup stakes sparks backlash from European football bodies
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has proposed selling stakes in the World Cup to private investors, sparking outrage across European football
Bulgaria's childcare-jobseeker scheme tackles two labour market gaps at once
Bulgaria's Parents in Employment project provides eight hours of free daily childcare to eligible families by hiring jobseekers as carers. S
Europe's arson intelligence gap: who starts the fires and why remains a mystery
The EU has built sophisticated systems to detect and fight wildfires, but arson remains a national matter with no common definition or data.
Midday Europe briefing: key stories for July 29, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the stories shaping Europe this midday. EU leaders discuss energy security, while a major tech merger face
Morning Europe Briefing: Key Stories for July 29, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the key European stories for July 29, 2026. Stay informed with our morning briefing covering politics, bus