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Mogherini Steps Down from College of Europe Amid Corruption Probe

Federica Mogherini, former EU foreign policy chief, has resigned as rector of the College of Europe after being indicted in an ongoing corruption investigation. In a message to staff, she said she was stepping down “in line with the...

EU Unveils €3bn Plan to Cut Industrial Dependence on China

The EU has launched a €3bn initiative aimed at reducing its reliance on China for critical raw materials, warning industries that legally binding diversification rules could be introduced if companies fail to act. Industry commissioner Stéphane Séjourné said the...

Volvo and Polestar Warn EU: Delaying 2035 Petrol Car Ban Will Hand Market to China

Two leading Swedish electric vehicle manufacturers, Volvo and Polestar, are urging the European Union to stick firmly to its 2035 deadline for ending the production of new petrol and diesel cars. They argue that any delay would weaken Europe’s...

Rising Flood Risks Put Europe’s Aging Landfills at Risk of Leaking Toxic Waste

Thousands of older landfills across the UK and Europe sit in flood-prone areas, raising growing concerns that climate-driven storms and rising water levels could release harmful chemicals into rivers, groundwater and ecosystems. Many of these sites predate modern pollution...

Belgium Warns EU Plan on Frozen Russian Assets Could Hinder Ukraine Peace Efforts

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has cautioned that the EU’s proposal to use frozen Russian state assets for funding Ukraine may undermine prospects for a future peace agreement. In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der...

UK’s Bid to Join EU Defence Fund Falters Amid Financial Dispute

The UK’s effort to rebuild ties with the European Union has hit a setback after negotiations for Britain to join the EU’s €150bn Security Action for Europe (Safe) defence fund collapsed. The fund, central to Europe’s wider plan to...

EU Parliament Urges Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

The European Parliament has called for banning social media access for children under 16 unless parents explicitly grant permission. The resolution, passed by a strong majority, raises pressure for future EU legislation amid growing concerns about the impact of...

German Actor Udo Kier, Known for 200+ Films, Dies at 81

German actor Udo Kier, celebrated for his intense screen presence and more than 200 film roles across Hollywood and European cinema, has died at the age of 81. He passed away in a hospital in Palm Springs, California, according...

Greece Launches AI Training Program for Secondary School Teachers

Greece is set to introduce a nationwide initiative that trains secondary school teachers to use artificial intelligence in the classroom, beginning with a pilot program in 20 schools next week. Educators will be taught to use a customized academic...

Europe Demands Inclusion in Ukraine Peace Talks Amid US-Russia Deal Reports

European leaders are insisting that no peace plan between Russia and Ukraine can move forward without the involvement of both Ukraine and the EU. The call comes after reports of a draft US-Russia proposal that appears favourable to Moscow’s...

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European Union’s 27 Nations Weigh Emergency Steps to Curb Energy Price Surge

Energy ministers from the European Union’s 27 nations met in Brussels to discuss urgent measures to control rising energy...