European Union
EU to unveil most far‑reaching Russia sanctions list this autumn
The European Union is preparing a new sanctions package aimed at adding roughly 1,600 new entries linked to Russia's military-industrial complex this autumn.
France top court strikes down under-15 social media ban
France's highest legal authority has blocked a sweeping law designed to ban children under 15 from accessing social media platforms, citing infringements on fundamental freedoms.
Iran Considers Letting Europe Clear Mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iran is reportedly considering European mine-clearance efforts in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. officials work to de-escalate commercial shipping concerns.
Spain's Ceuta migrant surge prompts EU calls to suspend Schengen
A massive migrant surge in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has sparked intense EU debates over border security and calls to suspend the Schengen area.
EU nations demand Spain Schengen suspension as Ceuta death toll hits 72
EU nations have called for urgent discussions and the suspension of Spain from the Schengen area after a mass migrant crossing in Ceuta.
Spain installs barrier after deadly migrant rush
Spain has begun installing a floating barrier off its border with Ceuta following a mass crossing that left at least 67 people dead.
Spain and Morocco halt Ceuta border rush after 57 die
Security forces have halted an unprecedented mass migration rush into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta that left 57 dead and triggered fierce European rifts.
Spain reinforces Ceuta border after 60,000 migrants cross from Morocco
Spain has deployed military reinforcements to its North African enclave of Ceuta following an unprecedented mass border crossing from Morocco.
Spain deploys military to Ceuta after thousands of people breach Morocco's border
Spain deployed armed forces and extra police to Ceuta after tens of thousands of migrants breached the border from Morocco, sparking a humanitarian crisis.
Trump orders US probe of EU tech fines, vows tariffs on Europe
President Trump is launching a probe into European Union trade practices after the bloc fined Google 890 million euros for antitrust violations. The President stated that the penalties against U.S. tech companies would be reversed and warned of potential tariffs on the EU.
Trump announces US trade probe into EU fines on American tech firms
President Trump has announced a formal investigation into European Union trade practices following antitrust fines against U.S. technology companies. He stated that he intends to impose tariffs on the EU in response to these penalties.
Spain declares national emergency as wildfires force mass evacuations
Spain has invoked national emergency powers to manage escalating wildfires as major evacuations also take place along France's Atlantic coast. These measures follow a series of summer heatwaves that have caused record-breaking fire damage across Europe.
France approves first EU blanket ban on social media for under‑15s
The French Parliament approved legislation requiring major social media platforms to block users under 15, with new accounts barred from September 2026.
Syrian intellectuals propose EU-led cultural projects to stabilize Levant
Exiled Syrian intellectuals have urged the European Union to lead an effort that marries cultural restoration with infrastructure work to foster stability. The proposal includes projects such as restoring the archaeological site of Palmyra and reviving the historic Damascus–Baalbek railway.
Ursula von der Leyen's EU seen as stunned and divided amid Iran‑Israel war
As conflict escalates in the Middle East, Ursula von der Leyen's foreign policy approach has triggered internal dissent and exposed deep divisions within the EU.
Andy Burnham faces backlash over pro-EU views ahead of Makerfield by-election
Andy Burnham’s bid to return to the House of Commons via the Makerfield by-election is being met with criticism over his support for rejoining the EU. He aims to define his leadership through a policy of regional decentralisation intended to revive local economies.
France hosts record Bastille Day parade featuring allied support for Ukraine
President Emmanuel Macron led a historic Bastille Day parade in Paris, featuring 7,600 troops and allied support for Ukraine amidst regional tensions.
EU bans Sudan gold imports to curb financing for ongoing civil war
The European Union has implemented a ban on the import of Sudanese gold and the export of mercury and cyanide to weaken the financial resources of warring factions. Experts note that the effectiveness of these sanctions relies on the cooperation of regional transit countries and international trading hubs.
EU households spend average of 19.7 percent of disposable income on housing
Housing has become the primary financial burden for EU households, with average expenditure reaching 19.7% of disposable income in 2023. This report examines regional disparities and the disproportionate impact of housing costs on lower-income families.
UK public support for rejoining EU grows as majority label Brexit failure
A decade after the referendum, a majority of the British public supports rejoining the European Union, though appetite for an immediate new vote is limited. Demographic shifts and economic impacts continue to influence national sentiment regarding ties to the bloc.