Romania’s pro-Europe government collapses unleashing fresh turmoil Ilie Bolojan’s coalition loses confidence vote after less than a year amid austerity drive and far-right surge The Guardian - UK · May 5
End of conflict in the Middle East or recession in Europe, IMF warns The IMF’s outlook for Europe remains closely tied to geopolitical developments. A prolonged crisis risks tipping Europe into recession. Euronews · May 5
Europe’s dilemma – to use China’s turbines to meet its renewable targets or not Europe’s wind turbines have become part of a wider struggle over energy security, industrial power and the west’s dependence on China. The Conversation · May 5
EU split over market supervision threatens competitiveness plans Despite intensifying debate in Brussels on reaching agreement over more harmonised rules for capital markets supervision, member states remain divided, risking delays to Europe’s competitiveness agenda. Euronews · May 5
Fewer tanks, same tensions: Europe bristles at Putin’s Victory Day parade As Russia puts on a show with no tanks, paring back a parade that has propped-up Moscow's propaganda efforts for decades, it now represents an existential threat for the nation – and returns as the European Union's (EU) yearly conundrum. Euronews · May 5
Kissing babies, singing chansons: Macron touts Armenia’s 'new era,' stealing the show at EPC summit French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit marked a visible shift for Armenia as he proclaimed “a Europe which goes from Iceland to the Caucasus” while being greeted with adulation — strolling avenues to La Marseillaise, singing Aznavour and receiving a medal to boot. Euronews · May 5
Elite Panic and the Push to Regulate "Misinformation" European leaders' warnings of a democratic apocalypse failed to materialize in 2024. Reason · May 5
Romania's pro-EU coalition collapses after prime minister fails no-confidence vote Romania has faced a long period of instability and the country is grappling with one of the highest budget deficits in the EU, rampant inflation and a technical recession. Euronews · May 5
Macron backs Armenia’s pro-Europe PM as re-election campaign draws to close French president pitches in for Nikol Pashinyan, who faces stiff challenge from pro-Russia parties in vote next month The Guardian - UK · May 5
Europe May Not Be Ready For Tesla FSD Yet. Regulators Still Want Answers Dutch approval was a big step toward making Tesla FSD legal in Europe, but other regulators still want answers before allowing for a broader rollout. InsideEVs · May 5
The five British passport issues that could prevent you from travelling this summer Damaged passports: British holidaymakers are being urged to check their travel documents for any damage, as a compromised passport could lead to being denied travel. A passport is deemed damaged if crucial information is illegible, pages torn or missing, the cover is detached or ripped, or if is water damaged… The Independent UK · May 5
Met Police ‘seek trial’ for Madeleine McCann suspect German paedophile and rapist Christian Brueckner was named prime suspect in Madeleine’s disappearance The Independent UK · May 5
Romania's prime minister fights for survival as no-confidence motion is debated in Parliament Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan is facing a vote in Parliament on a no-confidence motion The Independent UK · May 5
EU finance ministers urge caution amid Trump tariff threats and trade tensions EU finance ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday and Tuesday sought to downplay US president Donald Trump’s fresh tariff threats. Some viewed his announcement as yet another post on social media by the US President. Euronews · May 5
Euronews · May 5 EU rules fuel Cyprus culling clash as farmers threaten protests Protests are looming in Cyprus as farmers oppose mass culling and demand alternative EU measures. The Veterinary Association says NO.
Euronews · May 5 'We should never have signed this trade deal with the US,' leading MEP says French MEP Aurore Lalucq argues that Donald Trump’s recent tariff threats, which she considers a violation of the EU–US trade agreement, show the EU should not have agreed to the deal, highlighting divisions within the Socialists & Democrats.
Euronews · May 5 No, the Netherlands didn't 'legalise illegal migration' — what the Senate really decided The Dutch Senate recently rejected a hardline asylum bill, which some are interpreting as overruling the notion that irregular migrants are "illegal" in the eyes of the law.
Metal Hammer · May 5 “I’m just looking forward to seeing you all again." Devin Townsend announces return to live performance after enforced hiatus Devin Townsend's Metamorphosis tour of the UK and EU starts on September 1 and runs through to October
Evening Standard · May 5 Met Police 'seeking UK trial' for Madeleine McCann prime suspect German national Christian Brueckner’s possible extradition could be blocked because of new rules after Brexit
The Conversation · May 5 From Schuman's post-war declaration to the EU today, the Historical Archives unpack how Europe came together The Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence is home to a wealth of public documents and records of decisions issued by EU institutions along with artefacts illustrating pro-European movements and initiatives led by prominent personalities that helped shape the EU as we know it today. May 9…
Euronews · May 5 Italy’s PM Meloni visits Baku to reinforce key energy links During her visit to Baku, the Italian premier said she wanted Azerbaijan to strengthen its role as an energy hub between Europe and Asia, with Italy serving as "the privileged gateway to the European market."
Euronews · May 5 Europe alone cannot rebuild global order, Brazil’s EU Ambassador tells Euronews Brazil’s Ambassador to the EU tells Europe Today that a “functioning and durable new order” has to be rebuilt by all parts of the world, after Canada’s Prime Minister said on Monday that Europe would lead new order.
Euronews · May 5 'A deal is a deal': Von der Leyen hits back at Trump's latest tariff threat The European Union is "prepared for every scenario" if Donald Trump unilaterally hikes tariffs on EU-made cars, says Ursula von der Leyen.
The Independent UK · May 5 Armenia hosts a historic European Union summit as the country charts a course away from Russia Armenia is hosting the first European Union summit in Yerevan
The Guardian - UK · May 5 ‘With calm, we will get through this’: Romanian president speaks out after government collapses – as it happened No confidence vote today say PM ousted and puts the country’s access to EU funds at risk