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Politics
US officials struggle to quash Hurricane Helene conspiracy theories
Est. 4minLocal and national government officials say they are trying to combat the rumors, including one spread by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Thousands protest in Hungary demanding end to state media propaganda
Est. 2minThe centre-right TISZA party, led by media-savvy political newcomer, Peter Magyar, is posing the biggest challenge to right-wing nationalist Orban since he swept to power in 2010.
Germany, France, other EU states push to speed up migrant returns
Est. 3minThe signatories argue that current regulations left too much room for interpretation that was increasingly left to judges, not elected governments.
French left moves no-confidence vote against Barnier – with little hope it passes
Est. 3minThe left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) union moved a vote of no-confidence on Friday afternoon (4 October) in hopes Michel Barnier’s government can fall – though that’s close to impossible to work out.
The Brief – The fall of Iran’s mullahs
Est. 7minIranian society is like a volcano, waiting to explode, dissent is reportedly growing over an array of political, social and economic crises.
Safe country of origin must cover entire territory, not specific regions, EU court rules
Est. 3minAs the whole country must now be safe for asylum seekers to return, recent efforts by member states to return Syrians by declaring some areas of the country safe will be stunted.
European Commission sues Portugal over failure to combat industrial pollution
Est. 2minThe European Commission is taking Portugal to the EU Court of Justice over failures to combat pollution from industrial activities, the European Commission announced in a statement published on Thursday.
Brussels pressures Czechia over Roma children discrimination
Est. 3minThe European Commission has issued a formal notice to Czechia for failing to comply with EU anti-discrimination laws, citing the continued segregation of Roma children in schools.
Romanian former top NATO official linked to election scandal attacks journalist
Est. 4minMircea Geoană, the former deputy secretary general of NATO, has resorted to disinformation as part of his response to a journalistic investigation exposing links between a former key figure in his informal campaign and a Russian businessman.
Fico sues Aktuality.sk’s editor-in-chief outlet over bestselling book about him
Est. 4minSlovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has filed a lawsuit against Peter Bárdy, editor-in-chief of Aktuality.sk, over his bestselling book about him, prompting Reporters Without Borders to strongly condemn Fico's move in the biggest case against a journalist in modern Slovak history.
Portuguese president urges Israel to reconsider declaring UN’s Guterres ‘persona non grata’
Est. 2minIsrael should reconsider its decision to declare the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, "persona non grata" in agreement with the position taken on Wednesday by the Portuguese government, Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said on Thursday.
Italy warns G7 summit of rising terror risk threat due to global conflicts
Est. 2minItalian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi opened the G7 Interior Ministers' Summit by warning his G7 counterparts that international conflicts, particularly in the Middle East and Ukraine, are increasing the risk of terrorist attacks.
Poland sets condition for Ukraine’s EU accession
Est. 3minPoland will block Ukraine's European Union accession until Kyiv solves the issue of exhuming the victims of the Volhynia massacre, which has been a contentious issue between the two countries, Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said on Thursday.
Let the grilling of the commissioner-nominees begin
The vetting of commissioners-designate is to begin in the European Parliament's JURI committee, where potential conflicts of interest will be examined.
Iran may be involved in Nordic Israeli embassies attacks, Swedish Security services say
Est. 3minThe choice of targets and the modus operandi suggest Iran may be behind the recent attacks on the Israeli embassies in Stockholm and Copenhagen, although police will not officially say if the two attacks are linked.
The Brief – Germany’s wrong holiday
Est. 7minAs Germany celebrates Unity Day, the mood in the country is at one of its lowest points in modern history, with fears concerning losing peace, prosperity, and social cohesion.
France, Germany build up pressure for UK-EU migration deal at G7 meeting
Est. 4minIf the UK’s new Premier Keir Starmer really wants a ‘reset’ in his country’s relationship with the EU, he better be ready to put immigration at the top of the priority list – and France and Germany will make sure this happens.
Basque separatist party joins Spanish government to reform security law for citizens
Est. 3minAmong the most controversial parts to be reformed are the use of rubber bullets by riot police, the elimination of sanctions for “lack of respect for authority”, and a reduction in infractions for disobedience.
Rising prices and the cost of living are the top drivers of European voters’ choices
Est. 3minAlthough economic issues were the primary influence on voting behaviour in the European elections in June, positive views towards the EU and the European Parliament continue to rise.
Migration concerns drove Germans to vote in EU election ballots
Est. 4min44% of surveyed voters stated that migration and asylum were the main influences for their voting decision
Far right Patriots for Europe group joined by Polish members
Est. 5minIn today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about French Prime Minister Michel Barnier promising €60 billion in budget savings for 2025, two Polish MEPs joining the Patriots for Europe, and so much more.
Romania, Greece, Bulgaria request measures to address higher energy prices
Est. 3minRomania, Greece and Bulgaria have requested several measures to address the consistently higher energy market prices in Eastern Europe compared to Western Europe in recent months.
Portugal’s high debt, budget surplus is an ‘exception’ in EU – Commission advisory body
Est. 3minThe European Fiscal Board (EFB), the European Commission's independent advisory body, considers in its annual report that Portugal is an ‘exception’ in the European Union (EU) for having high debt and achieving a structural surplus.
Spain to send two military planes to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon
Est. 2minSpain will send two military aircraft to Beirut on Thursday to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon amid escalating violence in the region, Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles said on Wednesday.