When do the clocks go forward – and why are they changing? Here is everything you need to know about when and why the clocks go forward The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024
Why do the clocks go back and was the measure really introduced to help farmers? Here is everything you need to know about when and why the clocks ‘fall’ back. Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024
France’s Marine Le Pen questioned in court at EU embezzlement trial Le Pen and her RN party have been accused of using European Parliament money to pay staff in France. Al Jazeera · Oct 14, 2024
Marine Le Pen’s niece starts own party: What it means for French far right Marion Marechal, 34, has launched Identite-Libertes, through which she hopes to strengthen France’s ‘national camp’. Al Jazeera · Oct 12, 2024
Sparks Fly As Orban Berates EU 'Elites' In Parliament Trip Hungary's leader Viktor Orban sent sparks flying at the European Parliament Tuesday as he told the EU to change tack or face "defeat" in Ukraine, and promised to pop the champagne if Donald Trump wins back the White House. International Business Times · Oct 8, 2024
Starmer faces reality check over reset with Europe despite hailing ‘very productive’ talks The PM came away from talks with commission president with plans for further talks this autumn followed by a summit early next year The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024
Le Pen's future in the balance as French far-right officials go on trial for alleged EU funds misuse The stakes are high for Marine Le Pen as she and other officials from the French far-right party National Rally go on trial over accusations of embezzling European Union funds The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024
Russia rattles the nuclear sabre again, as Ukraine devastates its munitions Ukraine may have destroyed three months’ worth of Russian ammunition in one night using its drones. Al Jazeera · Sep 27, 2024
How Eastern Europe is shaking up the EU's multicultural ambitions The European Union is grappling with a widening divide over its identity, with a major report this week exposing tensions between ethnic nationalism and values centred on inclusivity and diversity. These two contrasting visions of Europe appear to be on a collision course, especially in newer members of the bloc. Radio France Internationale · Sep 26, 2024
EU Commission chief von der Leyen unveils new top team After weeks of negotiations, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled her new top team, giving key economic portfolios to France, Italy and Spain. If approved by the European Parliament, the bloc's top brass will be charged with steering the EU's industrial agenda in the face of competition… France 24 · Sep 17, 2024
European Commission chief unveils new team amid mounting challenges Von der Leyen’s new team faces challenges like wars in Gaza and Ukraine, migration, and economic competitiveness. Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2024
Von Der Leyen Reveals EU's New Top Line-up To confront the challenges, von der Leyen handed French candidate Stephane Sejourne a powerful executive vice president role overseeing industrial strategy, and also named a new commissioner for defence to help Europe rearm. Latin Times · Sep 17, 2024
Spanish socialist Teresa Ribera likely to become EU antitrust enforcer If confirmed, Ribera would replace Big Tech nemesis Margrethe Vestager. Meanwhile, Finland's Henna Virkkunen is set to run EU tech policy. Fortune · Sep 17, 2024
French EU Commissioner Resigns Amid Leadership Criticism Thierry Breton resigns from EU Commission, raising concerns over leadership and political dynamics within the European Union. Top News · Sep 16, 2024
France 24 · Sep 13, 2024 'The far right is always provoking the situation': Belgium's former PM Elio Di Rupo Socialist veteran Elio Di Rupo has an unusual CV. He was an MEP back in 1989; he then held many high-level jobs in Belgium, including that of prime minister from 2011 to 2014, before returning to the European Parliament in this new five-year mandate. We ask him how the role…
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2024 EU chief says she's pushing full steam ahead for gender parity in EU's executive office European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is doubling down to achieve gender parity in her executive Commission team that runs the day-to-day affairs of the massive bloc
The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2024 EU chief Ursula von der Leyen aims for gender parity in commissioner posts. But it's raining men The European Union is trying to get a semblance of gender parity in its new executive Commission
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024 Confused over EU cabin baggage rules? Here’s what they actually mean for your allowance Exclusive: Airlines including Ryanair are hoping to unify baggage dimensions – but don’t expect to take your roll-along for free on a budget carrier
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024 How Hungary's Orbán uses control of the media to escape scrutiny and keep the public in the dark In Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has extended his party's control over the media, directly affecting informed democratic participation
Top News · Jul 30, 2024 Moroccan Journalists Pardoned After Reporting Corruption And Abuse Moroccan journalists released after receiving pardons from King Mohammed VI amid international criticism. Allegations of politically motivated prosecutions...
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2024 Ethnic Greek politician returns to prison in Albania after attending European Parliament opening A member of Albania’s ethnic Greek minority returned to prison after a five-day reprieve to attend the opening session of the European Parliament where he was elected to represent Greece’s ruling party
The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2024 Irish MEP blasts Ursula von der Leyen's 'hypocrisy on Israel' in powerful speech AN Irish MEP has blasted the newly re-elected president of the European Commission for her “hypocrisy on Israel” during a powerful speech in the…
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024 Ursula von der Leyen re-elected to a second 5-year term as European Commission president Lawmakers at the European Parliament have re-elected Ursula von der Leyen to a second 5-year term as president of the European Union’s executive commission
Radio France Internationale · Jul 18, 2024 Von der Leyen’s second term as EU president could be in jeopardy after Covid vaccine ruling Ursula von der Leyen's attempt for a second term as European Commission chief has encountered a significant setback after a top EU court determined she was not sufficiently transparent with the public regarding Covid-19 vaccine contracts.
France 24 · Jul 18, 2024 EU chief Ursula von der Leyen elected for second five-year term European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday was re-elected for a second five-year term. In a final pitch before the vote, the former German defence minister pledged to create a joint European defence union and to lead the fight to preserve a democratic “European way of life”.