The Latest Breaking News from Europe

European Commission adopts media legislation to protect press freedom

The European Commission has adopted rules to help protect media freedom and independence across the 27-nation bloc at a time of mounting concern about the dangers of political influence in several member countries.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 19, 2022

Scholz's party warns against possible far-right win in Italy

Germany’s ruling center-left party is warning that a victory for far-right leader Giorgia Meloni in Italy’s upcoming election would be bad for Italians and European cooperation when many on the continent are feeling the strain of high energy prices

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2022

China’s Ora Funky Cat Awarded Maximum Fiver-Star Rating By Euro NCAP

Ora Funky Cat will go on sale in Europe this autumn and having good safety credentials is vital to its success against established rivals.

InsideEVs · Sep 19, 2022

How we made Eurotrash: ‘We’d look at all these strange kinks. It traumatised a generation’

‘These days you have to be cautious but back then there were no limits. We broadcast at 10.30pm, which was perfect because by that time, everyone in Britain is drunk’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2022

A year on, volcano scars mark Spain's La Palma island

As officials Monday held ceremonies to commemorate the first anniversary of what was one of the most televised volcanic eruptions in Europe, Spain's La Palma island is not the same, geologically, economically, or socially

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2022

Queen’s coffin makes its final journey to Windsor Castle

Around 2,000 people attended the late monarch’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey, including members of royal families from across Europe.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2022

Europe races to prepare for energy crunch this winter

Germany was pressing on Monday to secure liquefied natural gas contracts with Gulf producers and other European states outlined measures to conserve energy, with Russian flows running at severely reduced levels as winter approaches.

Reuters · Sep 19, 2022

EU Commission moves to ban Hungary's access to funds over corruption allegations

The European Union's executive branch has proposed suspending €7.5 billion in financing for Hungary, as it awaits anti-corruption reforms from Budapest.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 19, 2022

Porsche IPO could raise up to €75bn for parent Volkswagen

Flotation on Frankfurt stock market would be one of the largest European public offerings to date

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2022

Hungary government submits first anti-graft bill to avoid losing EU funds

Hungary's government has submitted the first of several anti-corruption bills to parliament on Monday as Budapest scrambles to avoid losing billions of euros in European Union funding.

Reuters · Sep 19, 2022