EuropeUK and France Agree Deal to Curb Channel Crossings
The UK and France have agreed on a 3-year deal that links some UK payments to performance in stopping migrants, with funding halted after one year if targets are not met....
EuropeJulia Klöckner, German Official, Hit by Phishing Attack
BBC reports that Julia Klöckner, the second-highest ranking German official, was targeted in a phishing attack. The incident allegedly involved a hack of her Signal messaging app....
EuropePresident of German parliament hit by Signal hack, report says
Reuters reports that the German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner was hacked through a messaging app. Der Spiegel also confirms the incident, but notes it as part of a larger phishing campaign....
EuropeGerman Bundestag President Julia Klöckner Hit by Signal Hack
Cybercriminals hacked a messaging app on the phone of German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner, according to Der Spiegel. The hack is part of a recent phishing campaign targeting high-ranking officials in Berlin....
EuropeEU proposes steps to deal with energy crisis amid Iran war
The European Union has unveiled a toolbox to manage energy shocks and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels due to concerns over fuel supplies and rising costs....
EuropeEU Approves €90bn Loan for Ukraine
The European Union has approved a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, with the country reopening the Druzhba pipeline after months of stalemate. Reuters reports that Hungary had been blocking oil supplies....
EuropeEU sees record number of immigrants in 2025
According to Deutsche Welle, the foreign-born population in the EU grew to around 64 million in 2025, with Germany hosting the largest number of immigrants....
EuropeUkraine Reopens Druzhba Pipeline to Unlock EU Loan
Ukraine has repaired the damaged pipeline and is set to receive a €90 billion loan from the EU, forcing it to resume Russian oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia....
EuropeFrance freezes spending due to Iran war fallout
France has frozen some of its spending to offset the economic cost of its involvement in the war with Iran, which has cost the country at least €6 billion. Officials say this measure is necessary to meet the budget defic...
EuropeNigeria charges six over alleged Tinubu overthrow plot
Six people have been charged in Nigeria over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The alleged plot comes after 16 military officers stood trial in January....
Europe'Mood shifting' in Europe: Public opinion turns against Israel
European public sentiment is shifting towards a more critical stance on Israel, with potential economic and cultural fallout. (France 24 English reports)...
EuropeEU court rules Hungary's anti-LGBTQ law violates human rights
The European Court of Justice says the Hungarian government's measure breaches EU law 'on a number of separate levels'. Reuters reports that the judgment provides a test for new leader Peter Magyar....
EuropeMacron to host Lebanon's PM Nawaf Salam
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam at the Élysée Palace, with Macron expected to reaffirm his support for the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah....
EuropeTaiwan blames China for nixed Africa trip
The Taiwanese government says Beijing used economic coercion to convince three African nations to revoke permission for President Lai Ching-te to traverse their airspace....
EuropeEU pushes to limit carry-on bag fees
European lawmakers are considering new rules that would require airlines to provide free cabin baggage on flights across the continent, although businesses warn of potential costs for consumers....
EuropeTrump's Feud with Pope Leo XIV Echoes Centuries of Clashes Between Leaders and Pontiffs
U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing feud with Pope Leo XIV follows a long historical tradition of world leaders clashing with the Catholic Church. Politico traces the pattern from Attila the Hun through the French Revo...
EuropeHungary's Election Upends Orbán Era, Reshaping EU Policy and Netanyahu Arrest Question
Hungary's election has ousted Viktor Orbán, with the incoming prime minister declaring he would enforce the ICC arrest warrant against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits. The change in government is expected to ...
EuropeIran War Strains U.S. Global Alliances and Fuels Anti-American Sentiment Worldwide
The ongoing Iran war is eroding American influence globally and deepening tensions with allies and non-aligned nations alike, according to Politico. Fuel rationing from Bangladesh to Slovenia is frustrating governments, ...
EuropeElon Musk Ignores Paris Prosecutors' Summons Over X Algorithm and Grok AI Probe
Elon Musk failed to appear Monday for a voluntary interview with Paris prosecutors investigating allegations that X's algorithm was used to interfere in French politics. The probe has since expanded to cover disseminatio...
EuropeEurope Struggles to Reduce Dependence on U.S. Big Tech Despite Regulatory Push
Despite regulatory efforts to rein in American technology giants, Europe remains deeply reliant on U.S. Big Tech platforms and infrastructure. Politico examines the structural and economic obstacles that make a clean bre...