EuropeThe government now says that Germans must be protected from Islamist terrorism and crime.
Europe
Italy’s Giorgia Meloni pledges unwavering support for Ukraine
EuropeClaims it is "Russian propaganda" that Kiev is losing the war and that "the conflict cannot be resolved by abandoning Ukraine".
England: Male patients asked about pregnancy
EuropeSeveral hospitals have begun asking all patients, including men, if they are pregnant before they undergo x-rays.
Potato cultivation on the decline in the EU
EuropeThis is a 37% decrease since 2000, with leaf mold and too much rain cited as the culprits.
British government wants to censor “legal but harmful” speech in wake of riots
EuropeSocial media companies can be punished for failing to take action against "legal but harmful content".
British government holds emergency meeting after anti-immigration riots
EuropeRioting continues in the UK, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowing to "do whatever it takes to bring these thugs to justice".
Knife massacre of children sparks widespread rioting in England
EuropeThe shocking knife attack left three young girls dead and eight other children injured.
Six Swedes given leading roles in EU committees
EuropeHowever, Sweden has not been assigned the chairmanship of any of the committees.
Polish MEP to Ursula von der Leyen: “You should go to prison”
EuropeThe ultra-globalist was scolded by Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik of the Polish national conservative party Konfederacja.
EU Court: EU Commission wrong to keep vaccine deals with pharmaceutical giants secret
EuropeThe European Court of Justice rules that the European Commission was wrong not to give the public access to information on contracts for the purchase of covid-19 vaccines.
Few Europeans believe in Ukrainian victory
EuropeDespite promises to "stand by Ukraine as long as it takes", only 17% of Swedes believe that Ukraine will defeat Russia militarily.
France: National Rally biggest party – leftist alliance close behind
Europe"Democracy has spoken. The French people have expressed their desire to turn the page after seven years of contemptuous and corrosive government", said Marine Le Pen.
Seven out of ten Europeans think immigration is too high
EuropeBulgarians, Czechs and Hungarians are the most negative about mass immigration and its consequences.
Swedish government backs EU mass surveillance directive
EuropeWants to monitor all citizens' calls, chats, photos and videos - without any suspicion of crime. "Worse than East Germany's Stasi," warns expert.
French freemasons call for fight against National Rally
EuropeThe secretive brotherhood expresses "deep concern about the imminent threat of the far right regaining power".
Influential think tank speculates on EU’s future
EuropeMatthias Matthijs of the Council on Foreign Relations argues that despite some problems, Ursula von der Leyen's alliance will continue to set the agenda and determine the direction of the EU.
Left-wing extremist elected to the European Parliament – avoids prosecution for attempted murder
EuropeIlaria Salis risked 20 years in prison for violent attacks on political opponents, but as a newly elected MEP she will be immune from prosecution.
EU spends hundreds of millions of euros to finance Ukraine
EuropeEuropean banks provide an additional 600 million euros in financing packages to "mitigate the effects of the war".
Progress for anti-EU parties in the European elections
EuropeMeanwhile, most indications are that Ursula von der Leyen's Liberal and Christian Democrat EPP will continue to dominate in Brussels.
France to hold new elections as National Rally tops EU polls
EuropeLeft-liberal President Emmanuel Macron appeals to the French to “make the right choice”.
High levels of PFAS in European water bodies
EuropeThe Swedish Society for Nature Conservation is calling on Sweden to ban PFAS pesticides and also work for an EU ban.
Europeans have little contact with refugees
EuropeWestern Europeans are more supportive of Ukrainian refugees than migrants from non-European countries, survey shows.
German people say no to continued Muslim immigration
EuropeMany people are concerned that Germans are becoming a minority in their own country.
Italian defense minister: “Time for Russia and Ukraine to negotiate”
Europe"The only way to resolve this crisis is to involve everyone, first (to obtain) a truce and then peace", says Guido Crosetto.