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Netanyahu trip to Hungary lays bare EU lip service to ICC

Budapest ought to arrest the Israeli prime minister later this week, the EU Commission has said, amid lukewarm European backing for international justice.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Central Asia – European Union: Towards a strategic partnership

The upcoming EU–Central Asia summit in Samarkand presents a unique opportunity that will undoubtedly give new impetus to the development of multifaceted cooperation between the regions, Bakhtiyor Mustafayev writes.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Denmark and Germany promote the use of edible seaweed in a European project

Europe is looking for alternatives to animal protein consumption: is edible seaweed an option? In Denmark, researchers at AlgaeFood, a European interregional project, are convinced. In addition to classifying it, they act to promote its use and raise awareness among the new generations.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israeli expulsion plan echoes colonial ethnic cleansing from Madagascar to America

Israeli expulsion plan echoes colonial ethnic cleansing from Madagascar to America Submitted by Joseph Massad on Mon, 03/31/2025 - 08:07 Israel's β€˜voluntary migration’ plan for Palestinians mirrors the Nazi Madagascar Plan to expel Jews and perpetuates violent colonial legacies of displacement Displaced Palestinians leave Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza Strip with their belongings, heading towards Gaza City following...

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Turkey's opposition threatens to block UK Labour return to Socialist International

Turkey's opposition threatens to block UK Labour return to Socialist International Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Mon, 03/31/2025 - 14:32 CHP leader Ozgur Ozel blasts Labour and Keir Starmer for silence over Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu's arrest, saying 'they will face consequences from me' Ozgur Ozel, leader of Turkey's main opposition CHP attends a rally to protest against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, in...

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Musk and European far-right leaders rally behind Marine Le Pen after court verdict

Far-right leaders and Elon Musk condemn a French court’s five-year poll ban on Marine Le Pen, warning of democratic norm violations and political backlash.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Sweden’s PM says Europe needs to do more to retain tech companies

European companies such as Spotify, Smurfit Kappa and Flutter Entertainment have left the continent to list in the US in recent years, with Klarna revealing plans to do the same soon too.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Le Pen Barred From Running for French Presidency for Five Years

The far-right leader was found guilty in embezzlement trial. On Monday, the Paris Court found Marine Le Pen, parliament leader of the French far-right wing party National Rally (RN), guilty of embezzling public funds to pay ghost European parliamentary assistants. The ruling bans her from running for the French presidency for five years. RELATED: France […]

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

EU budget negotiators urged to include green energy in increased security spending

With the European Commission due to propose the EU's next seven-year, trillion-euro budget in the summer, security analysts are calling for a focus on green energy alongside increased military spending.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany goalkeeper Almuth Schult to retire

The Olympic and European champion goalkeeper has called time on an illustrious career. Schult was also a pioneer for mothers returning to professional sport.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

What is the ETA? European travellers need €12 entry permit to visit the UK starting this week

Read our full guide to the UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): who needs it, how long it's valid and how to apply.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Sudan: 20th Anniversary of Darfur ICC Referral

Click to expand Image Displaced people living in Ardamata camp in El Geneina, capital of West Darfur, welcoming the start of proceedings in the case against β€œJanjaweed” militia leader Ali Kosheib at the International Criminal Court. Photos courtesy of Radio Dabanga www.dabangasudan.org. Private, June 16, 2020 Two decades after the United Nations Security Council referred crimes in Darfur to the International Criminal...

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

What’s happening to US-European relations?

There are divisions over NATO, the future of Greenland, trade and the Russia-Ukraine war.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump administration reportedly warns European companies to comply with anti-DEI order

The Trump administration has reportedly sent letters to European companies asking them to comply with a U.S. executive order banning DEI initiatives.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

It’s time for the EU to solve its OrbΓ‘n problem

The European Commission has leverage over the obstructive Hungarian premier β€” it should use it

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Europe turns clocks to daylight saving time despite controversy

Most Europeans woke up on Sunday clocks that jumped forward by one hour. The twice-annual time change has long been contentious and was even voted against in an EU open consultation back in 2018.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

From Finland to the UK, European countries are slashing aid. What does it mean for climate funds?

Political changes, higher defence spending and a shift in focus towards national priorities have seen many European aid budgets slashed recently.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

In France's southern wine region,Β Trump's tariff threats are already killing business

European winemakers are losing business even before U.S. President Donald Trump unveils new tariffs.His threat of a 200 per cent markup has scared away U.S. importers.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

US tells European companies to comply with Trump’s anti-diversity order

Move signals push by American president to widen his ideological campaign abroad

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

It’s not just Trump, the EU is also waging an anti-migration crusade

The European Union's border control policies may not be as visible as Trump's but they are just as brutal.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

EU delegation visits jailed Erdoğan rival Ekrem İmamoğlu in Istanbul prison

Katarina Barley, Vice President of the European Parliament, was among the delegation that visited the jailed politician in Istanbul's Silivri prison.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

JD Vance accuses Denmark of failing to keep Greenland secure as he slams European allies

Vance's visit comes as President Donald Trump hardens his rhetoric about taking control of Greenland.

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

The great European disentanglement from US stocks has only just started

A long rebalancing of investor portfolios is likely to be under way that could be painful for America

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Radio Free Europe, Trump and the fight for β€˜sharp power’

Stepping in to save the media outlet after US cuts could help European democracies combat Russian disinformation, writes Peter Pomerantsev

Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

What can the EU do against Trump's trade war?

The European Union is measuring up its response to the anticipated new tariffs being imposed by the United States. But what tools does it have?

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Zelenskyy says Europeans agree to deepen intelligence ties with Kyiv

Leader rejects latest US attempt to take control of Ukrainian assets

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

France and China edge closer to resolving cognac import trade dispute

Last year, Beijing announced provisional tariffs on European brandies after a majority of EU countries approved duties on electric vehicles made in China.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Review of EU regional funding still on hold amid defence rerouting concerns

The European Commission said more time is needed to present the review of its regional funding programme, which accounts for one-third of the EU budget.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

As chocolate prices soar, will cocoa farmers benefit?

European chocolate makers and consumers are feeling the impact of poor cocoa harvests in West Africa caused by a viral disease and climate change.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Israeli press review: 'Zionism does not fit our worldview,' says rabbi

Israeli press review: 'Zionism does not fit our worldview,' says rabbi Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 03/28/2025 - 14:36 Meanwhile, northern Israeli city near Lebanon resembles β€˜ghost town’ with large malls abandoned and most residents yet to return Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men hold placards during a protest against a ruling by a top Israeli court that they must be drafted into military service, in Jerusalem on 27 March...

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

It’s finally time for joined-up European markets

In principle, the arguments for deeper and less fragmented capital markets are obvious

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

MEPs have until October to end animal cruelty during transport

We are currently deep into the deliberations on the European Commission’s proposal for a revised regulation on animal transport β€” and what we have seen so far does not bode well for animal welfare.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Is it safe to travel to Thailand and is Bangkok airport open? Latest advice after Myanmar earthquake

European governments have updated their travel advice for tourists in the area and with upcoming trips.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The Huawei Scandal and Europe’s China Reckoning

The Chinese tech giant is at the center of a sprawling investigation into accusations of bribery and illicit lobbying to promote Huawei’s interests within European institutions.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

European Prosecutor suspends Bulgarian member pending probe

Probe announced this week has led to temporary suspension of Bulgarian member of EPPO.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews