The Latest Breaking News from Europe

German government doubles 2023 growth forecast to 0.4%

The German government has doubled its growth forecast this year for the Europe’s largest economy after the country made it through the winter without major energy problems

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Cost of Living: Homeowners warned of potential hikes to mortgage costs with interest rate rise expected

The first hike is expected to be announced by the European Central Bank at its May 4 council meeting

Irish Mirror · Apr 26, 2023

Evan Ferguson eager for Brighton return and European push

The Ireland striker has a slight ankle injury and is likely to miss tonight's clash with Nottingham Forest

Irish Mirror · Apr 26, 2023

Marco Silva refuses to blame injuries as Fulham sees European hopes all-but ended by Aston Villa

Cottagers forced into two unplanned changes at Villa Park

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2023

Which countries spend the most on their military?

Global military expenditure rose to $2.4trn in 2022, increasing by 3.7% year-on-year to hit a record high.

The Week · Apr 26, 2023

Russia’s Lavrov warns of EU militarisation, says similar to NATO

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says there is now ‘very little difference’ between the European Union and NATO alliance.

Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2023

EU environmental watchdog criticises calls to stall pesticides cut

European Environment Agency says Ukraine crisis cannot be used to justify delay

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023

EU sanctions Syria's ruling Assad family over amphetamine trafficking

The European Union has imposed sanctions on several Syrians – including members of President Bashar al-Assad’s family – accusing them of producing and trafficking the stimulant drug captagon, a key source of income for the Damascus regime.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 26, 2023

Revealed: most of EU delegation to crucial fishing talks made up of fishery lobbyists

Europe accused of ‘neocolonialism’ for using vassal small island states to sway policy and continue ‘disgraceful plundering’ of distant waters

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023

Big Tech crackdown looms as EU, UK advance new rules

TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Google, and Amazon are facing rising pressure from European authorities as London and Brussels advanced new rules Tuesday to curb the power of digital companies.

France 24 · Apr 26, 2023