European Union

In today’s edition: “Beast of the Berlaymont” Martin Selmayr, former head of Cabinet to Jean-Claude Juncker, eyes a frontline EU comeback, Manfred Weber comes under pressure after French EPP MEPs backed a far-right censure motion against the Commission, and EU leaders are invited to witness a Gaza peace deal they didn’t broker

'Europe’s meat consumption simply wouldn’t exist without soy,' researcher Olivier Antoine says.

While Virkkunen stressed that the EU and US maintain close cooperation, she warned that all tech firms – including US platforms – must respect the bloc’s digital rulebook

In this age, a constant drip of provocations can be more corrosive than one dramatic strike. The Kremlin’s wager is simple; wear down Europe’s will, chip away at NATO’s cohesion, and exploit uncertainty until deterrence becomes hollow

Illicit traders can still profit even if 24 out of 25 shipping containers are seized, he says

'The ETS system feels like a lead vest,' said one chemical industry CEO

With France’s government in turmoil and no full-time defence minister, efforts to fix the Franco-German rift over FCAS face indefinite delay

Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers.

PARIS – France’s new Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu named a new government on Sunday evening as he seeks to deliver a 2026 budget and restore political stability following weeks of turbulence that have shaken business confidence. Lecornu, a 39-year-old centrist who was reappointed prime minister on Friday after a 27-day stint in office, said he […]

Stakeholders warn that the Critical Medicines Act should allow for differentiated approaches across medicine categories

Spanish far-right influencer-turned-MEP Alvise Pérez launched his anti-immigration party in Madrid, vowing mass deportations and a fight against “globalist” EU elites

"Russia is now taking advantage of the moment," the Ukrainian leader said

Trump administration threatens 'sanctions on officials sponsoring activist-driven climate policies'

The system will be introduced gradually over the next six months, and fully replace traditional passport stamps in April

Im thurgauischen Amlikon-Bisegg ist am Samstagnachmittag ein Jugendlicher durch eine Stichflamme verletzt worden. Die Rega flog den 17-Jährigen ins Spital.

The summit will be co-chaired by Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi

Tensions have flared again between Beijing and Washington, despite a recent truce in their tit-for-tat trade war

Ein Helikopter ist am Samstag über dem Strandparkplatz in Huntington Beach, Kalifornien, abgestürzt. Fünf Personen wurden verletzt, darunter die beiden Passagiere. Die Polizei ermittelt nun zur Unfallursache.

Ein 33-jähriger Autofahrer hat am Samstagabend in Horn TG einen Selbstunfall verursacht. Er war alkoholisiert und ohne gültigen Führerausweis unterwegs.

The Entry/Exit System (EES) will be phased in progressively from 12 October 2025.