The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Kemi Badenoch accuses Andy Burnham of ‘fiddling while Europe risks burning’

Tory leader claims prime minister is avoiding difficult decisions as she urges him to increase defence spending

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19

Lib Dem economic plan to put UK at heart of Europe and entice start-ups to stay

Daisy Cooper will set out the party’s growth plan at the second day of the party’s annual conference.

Evening Standard · Sep 19

Badenoch accuses Burnham of ‘fiddling’ while Putin threatens to burn Europe

The Tory leader has urged the Prime Minister to cut welfare spending to fund defence.

Evening Standard · Sep 19

Brexit backers want stronger UK defence ties with Europe, new polling shows

New polling by Savanta reveals that half of UK voters and four in ten Brexit supporters want to prioritise stronger defence ties with European allies over the United States.

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Europe weighs the cost of sending its own astronauts into space

French President Emmanuel Macron wants Europe to develop its own way of sending astronauts into space within a decade. Europe already builds rockets and satellites and sends astronauts to the International Space Station – but it still relies on American spacecraft to get them there. As the global space sector…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 19

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Euronews · Sep 19

SNP urge Lib Dems to ‘work together’ in push to rejoin EU

THE SNP have urged the Liberal Democrats to join forces in a push to return to the European Union.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19

France calls on Moscow to reverse takeover of European assets

France has called on Moscow to "reverse" its decision to take control of assets belonging to European companies still operating in Russia, including Swiss food giant Nestle and three French groups. The Kremlin defends the takeover as a justified measure against firms representing "unfriendly countries" that back Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 19

As far right gains ground in Germany, Berlin election tests Europe's centre

Berliners go to the polls on Sunday to elect the city-state’s parliament and district councils, in a vote taking place just two weeks after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured a historic victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. The implications could extend beyond Germany.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 19

A Swedish company is transforming discarded wind turbines into tiny-solar powered homes and recycled skis

The challenge of decommissioned wind turbine blades is becoming increasingly prominent in Europe. The composite materials used in these blades are notoriously difficult to recycle, leading to significant landfill concerns. In response, various companies are working on inventive reuse projects that could transform these retired assets into valuable materials, underscoring…

The Times of India · Sep 19