The Latest Breaking News from Europe

EU proposes end to ‘five tabs, three apps and a prayer’ for cross-border train bookings

New rules would enable single-ticket bookings across multiple rail operators throughout Europe

The Guardian - UK · May 13

“I had to turn down President Obama”

Celebrating its tenth anniversary with a tech “take-over” of the Champs-Élysées in Paris, Publicis’ Maurice Lévy reveals why “not having a plan” was the only way to launch VivaTech, Europe’s biggest tech conference.

Fortune · May 13

Katseye announce world tour including UK and Ireland shows

The Wildworld tour which will see the group performing across Europe and North America in autumn.

Evening Standard · May 13

Energy ministers confront Europe’s dependence on China’s power storage dominance

Energy ministers recognised the strategic importance of energy storage for the bloc's energy transition. Currently, the EU is producing significant amounts of clean power that are wasted due to a lack of storage infrastructure.

Euronews · May 13

Europe’s biggest holiday company says Iran war won’t ground summer flights

Amidst the turmoil surrounding the Iran conflict, Europe's leading holiday company emphasizes that travelers can enjoy their summer getaways worry-free. Tui's CFO reassured stakeholders about jet fuel availability, dismissing price fluctuations as a non-issue for customers. Despite challenges posed by both geopolitical tensions and natural disasters, the appetite for travel…

The Times of India · May 13

Two-thirds of Europe's LNG imports to come from the US amid increased reliance

Europe is expected to source almost two-thirds of its liquefied natural gas imports from the US in 2026, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).

Euronews · May 13

Why Trump’s call to pull 5,000 US troops from Germany will hurt America

President Donald Trump announced on May 1, 2026, that the United States will withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany – personnel who had been deployed there as a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Conversation · May 13

Nissan ponders building cars for Chinese rivals at Sunderland plant

CEO admits talks with Chery as other European carmakers discuss plans with Chinese firms to share factory space

The Guardian - UK · May 13

Alternative shows counter Eurovision amid larger protest over Israel's participation

Calls to boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation have led to alternative concerts across Europe

The Independent UK · May 13

EU considers running undersea cable under the North Pole to link Europe to Asia — Polar Connect aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and Russia by 2030

The EU is planning an undersea cable that goes under the North Pole to connect to Asia. This route avoids geopolitical hotspots like the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf but will have to weather the harsh Arctic.

Tom’s Hardware · May 13