The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Real Madrid have fashioned a world to suit themselves – but is it harming the rest of football?

Only Borussia Dortmund stand between Los Blancos extending their own European Cup record

The Independent UK · May 31, 2024

European election tests an unpopular government and a scandal-hit far-right party in Germany

An unpopular government with a reputation for constant infighting

The Independent UK · May 31, 2024

MEPs’ lack of racial diversity has caused EU identity crisis, campaigners say

Parliament’s failure to reflect the bloc’s diverse population could worsen with European elections

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2024

OPINION - Why do plastic bottles have such annoying caps now? I hate them

It may seem innocuous, and is no doubt unintentional, but the EU has introduced a policy which has quietly ruined plastic bottles. As part of their effort to drive down single use plastic waste, drinks bottles will come with attached lids. “Tethered caps”, as they are known, have been floating…

Evening Standard · May 30, 2024

French far right’s rhetoric at odds with its voting record at EU Parliament

A review of the voting records from the European Parliament shows that members of the far-right National Rally party (formerly the National Front) are often absent from the legislative process, cast votes that contradict stated party positions and are receptive to overtures from industrial lobbyists.

France 24 · May 30, 2024

Reveal party funding before elections, says European anti-corruption chief

Marin Mrčela also calls on EU to join Group of States Against Corruption to show it is serious about tackling misconduct

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2024

Zaslav: Warner Is Still a ‘Leader in Sports Around the World’ Without the NBA

Touting European assets like the Olympic Games, the Warner Bros. Discovery CEO sounds like a man moving on from failed NBA TV rights negotiations

Broadcasting & Cable · May 30, 2024

EU agrees 'prohibitive' tariffs on Russia, Belarus grain imports

European Union states on Thursday agreed to hike tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus in a bid to cut off revenues to Moscow for its war on Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · May 30, 2024

Stellantis CEO says 'EV race has become a cost-cutting race' in warning to EU autoworkers

Carlos Tavares said a price war would likely move automakers' supply chains outside of Europe.

Fortune · May 30, 2024

Police Dismantle Pro-Palestinian Encampment At Wayne State University

Police dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment at Wayne State University following student protests against Israel. Similar camps in the U.S. and Europe call ...

Top News · May 30, 2024