Europeans close shop as economic downturn looms
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Super Mario: Draghi’s farewell warning to EU leaders
Italy’s outgoing premier Mario Draghi used his last day on the European stage Friday (21 October) to warn both his fellow leaders and his far-right successor that a united Europe…
European Youth Capital splits opinion in Tirana as year draws to a close
With the Albanian capital of Tirana’s reign as the European Youth Capital entering the final stretch, attention is turning to quantifying the success and lasting impact of the initiative amid…
Tens of thousands march in Berlin in support of Iran protests
Tens of thousands of people marched in Berlin on Saturday (22 October) in a show of support for protesters in Iran where unrest ignited by Mahsa Amini’s death in police…
Far-right Meloni sworn in as Italy’s first woman PM
Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni was sworn in as Italian prime minister on Saturday (22 October), promising to work closely with her international partners, despite the divergent views of her coalition…
Sunak favourite to be UK PM after Johnson drops comeback bid
Rishi Sunak looked set to become Britain’s next prime minister after Boris Johnson withdrew from the contest on Sunday (23 October), saying that although he had enough support to make…
Hungary PM in new anti-EU tirade amid protests by teachers
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Sunday (23 October) attacked the EU over its Russia sanctions policy, while in Budapest, tens of thousands protested what they say is his neglect…
Dutch Schengen holdout risks fuelling anti-EU sentiment in Bulgaria, Romania
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Polish state TV instigates hate campaign against Brussels journalist
Polish state channel TVP spearheaded a disinformation campaign which has led to death threats against Dorota Bawolek, a well-known and respected Brussels journalist, who works for Polsat, the first private…
Dutch parliament votes against Bulgaria and Romania joining Schengen
This article was updated with the comments of the President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev, made upon his arrival at the EU Council on Friday morning. The Dutch Parliament adopted a…