German politics has a reputation for being boring but lately, a series of uncharacteristically entertaining party conferences, packed with quips and political games, has brought much amusement. In such serious times, this is not a good thing. As a reporter…
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has called for tighter gun control following new years’ riots and a far-right coup that have recently shaken Germany, though her very own coalition partners may well thwart such plans. According to a draft document cited…
Hunting will continue to be allowed on weekends in France, according to a government plan presented on Monday that has left environmentalists disappointed but still needs parliament approval. Eagerly awaited by environmentalists and the hunting community, the plan lays out…
Faced with an energy crisis, a war on Europe’s doorstep, low polling figures, and still reeling from the wake of COVID-19, the Austrian government hopes to regain its bearings by going on retreat to the picturesque town of Mauerbach. Few…
Finns are divided over permanent NATO bases and their country’s role in the alliance, but an overwhelming majority favour future membership, a survey published by MTV3 on Monday has found. The survey asked what people thought of setting up a…
Sweden and the US held discussions on increasing military cooperation as Turkey and Hungary continue to block NATO membership for the country, Defence Minister Pål Jonson announced Monday. Closer military cooperation between the countries would include the US possibly storing…
Britain and the European Union agreed a way forward on data-sharing on Monday (9 January), in a step towards resolving issues stemming from post-Brexit rules governing trade with Northern Ireland, the two sides said in a joint statement. The agreement…
Among the races to watch are governors’ contests in Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi and mayoral elections in Chicago and Philadelphia. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read…
Image source, ReutersImage caption, Ukraine's president has said there is "almost no life left" after fighting in Soledar (picture taken 5 January)By Kathryn ArmstrongBBC News Russia is "likely" to finally control most of the salt-mining town of Soledar in Ukraine's…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met at government headquarters in Rome to discuss the burning topics of migration, the war in Ukraine and the national recovery plan. Meloni and von der Leyen…