France ‘will reject extremism’ and Le Pen in presidential election, Haddad says
Polls suggest far-right veteran Marine Le Pen is on course to become France’s next president, though the race remains in its early stages. But EU minister Haddad says voters will…
Meloni marks government longevity at Bari rally with 2027 vote in sight
The durability of Meloni’s coalition has been a rarity in postwar Italy, where governments have often fallen before the end of their mandates. Read more at Read More
Spain matches September heat record at 45.7C as extreme heat grips country
The unseasonably high September temperatures follow a series of extreme summer heatwaves across Europe, which scientists say have been intensified and prolonged by human-driven climate change. Read More
Senior EU officials retierate need for new Europe-wide taxes in next budget
The European Commission, the European Council, and the European Parliament representatives have said that an ambitious budget requires substantial resources. Read More
Bardella signs pact with Farage to stop small boat crossings ‘forever’
At the Reform UK Party conference on Friday, Nigel Farage and Jordan Bardella signed an agreement, vowing to end irregular migrant crossings “forever”, should their respective parties come to power.…
Passport for a newborn: Birth tourism as part of Russia’s new emigration
Russia’s war against Ukraine has reshaped migration strategies, with some Russian women giving birth abroad to secure legal status and new opportunities for their children. Read More
Inside the quiet luxury revival of the Venice Lido – home to the glittering film festival
The island of beaches and pine forests is seeing its historic hotels revamped and a new property open. Read More
Ladies Only: Afghan pop star Aryana Sayeed takes on Taliban with European tour
Aryana Sayeed, one of Afghanistan’s biggest pop stars, is kicking off a women-only European tour, using her platform to bring Afghan women together and speak out for women’s rights. Read…
Russian drone strikes Ukraine Security Service headquarters in central Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had instructed the Security Service to “deliver an appropriate, tangible response and, where possible, one that mirrors this strike.” Read More
Five EU countries aim to send migrants to return hubs by 2027
Denmark, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and Greece have agreed on a common model for deportation centres, to be negotiated with non-EU governments. The first agreement is expected around the New…