The Latest Breaking News from Europe

‘Raise our heads and resist’: how Europe’s civil society is fighting back against the far right

Rightwing parties are using parliamentary queries, legal traps and policing to target NGOs and stifle dissent

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1

EU probes French aid to EDF over the construction of new nuclear reactors

French plans to support state-owned energy giant EDF in building six new nuclear reactors will face scrutiny from the EU, Brussels has said. The European Commission will assess whether the proposed backing for the electricity provider complies with EU state aid rules.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 1

What the invasion of Ukraine and Iran war should teach Europe about air defence

As US and Israeli stockpiles drain against Iranian drones, the Bruegel think-tank warns Europe faces an even harder fight on its own doorstep

Euronews · Apr 1

Why every woman can see herself in the story of a German celebrity couple’s split

Many will recognise their own experiences of digital abuse in Collien Fernandes’s allegations – technology offers perpetrators both tools and cover, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1

Trump news at a glance: president lashes out at European allies as war on Iran frays relations

Trump taunts allies to ‘go get your own oil’ as some nations dig in heels to oppose conflict and global destabilization

The Guardian - US · Apr 1

European Commission Warns Citizens to Prepare For Energy Crisis Because of Iran War

EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen encouraged EU citizens to work from home where possible, reduce highway speed limits by ten kilometers, encourage public transport, and alternate private car access.

International Business Times · Mar 31

MLS Commissioner Fires Back at Egypt Director on Potential Mohamed Salah Transfer

Don Garber knows better than most how much MLS has progressed since the turn of the century.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 31

Indonesia arrests Scottish man sought by Spain in connection with international crime syndicate

Police in Scotland and Spain carried out raids in connection with Lyons' case last week resulting in multiple arrests with the help of Europol, the European Union law enforcement cooperation hub.

Euronews · Mar 31

Can Algeria's gas save the old continent from the Strait of Hormuz?

Algeria is acting as a "safety valve" for Europe, but cannot fully compensate for the loss of Qatari supply, energy expert Hashem Akl told Euronews.

Euronews · Mar 31

Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns

The European Union's energy commissioner says skyrocketing oil and gas prices in Europe as a result of the ongoing Iran war won’t return to normal levels any time soon, even if peace is declared tomorrow

The Independent UK · Mar 31