The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Mysterious markings were reported in the sky on Monday night, but the explanation for them is more manmade than extraterrestrial.

A sharp decline in overall sales in major markets including Germany and Italy dragged down the numbers of newly registered cars in the EU. However, EVs are distinctly increasing their market share in the bloc, with Chinese-made cars on the rise.

Trump's top national security officials laid bare their disdain for Europe in a top-secret group chat that was leaked when a journalist was mistakenly added to the conversation.

Catastrophic security leak sparks calls for investigations. Plus, Tesla’s European sales drop 44%

The messages have come to light in an extraordinary security breach after a journalist was added to a high-level messaging group by mistake

A strange blue spiral lit up the sky over Europe on Monday night (March 24), with residents of the UK and other countries speculating on its true nature on social media.

Tesla sales plunged in the European Union in the first two months of the year, auto industry figures showed Tuesday, as Elon Musk's politics and ageing models may be turning consumers away.

A yearslong measles outbreak has exploded in Romania, fueled by anti-vaccine rhetoric, a floundering medical system, and conflicting health guidance. The rest of Europe is far from immune.

The Independent is teaming up with one of Europe’s biggest festivals as its exclusive international news partner

Electric vehicles are off to a great start in Europe after a rocky performance last year. That’s despite Tesla sales cratering in the first two months of 2025, which means other automakers like BMW, MG and Renault have picked up the slack from what has traditionally been the EV king.

European defence industry demands more European investment, EU’s defence commissioner tells Radio Schuman