Day: October 14, 2025

Protesters take part in a demonstration during a national day of action against the austerity of the federal Arizona government, in Brussels on October 14, 2025.

Belgium Hit by National Strike Against Budget Cuts

Thousands of people are expected to join demonstrations in Brussels as part of an attempted general strike opposing government cutbacks—disrupting airports and public transport.

AfD Blocks Motion Reintroducing Draft

AfD Blocks Motion Reintroducing Draft

Eastern German AfD lawmakers have derailed the military conscription motion in the Bundestag, citing foreign war concerns.

October 14, 2025
Portugal: A Template for Europe’s Economic Comeback?

Portugal: A Template for Europe’s Economic Comeback?

The government in Lisbon can brag about having eliminated its budget deficit. How does this benefit the economy—if at all?

October 14, 2025
More Talk on Deportations—but Will Brussels Finally Act?

More Talk on Deportations—but Will Brussels Finally Act?

Commission officials are clearly more interested in winning back public support than actually strengthening borders.

October 14, 2025
German Intelligence Warning: Growing Hamas Threat to Germany

German Intelligence Warning: Growing Hamas Threat to Germany

The number of foreign extremist attacks in Germany has risen sharply this year, with authorities identifying around 32,500 people as part of a ‘mostly’ Islamist milieu.

October 14, 2025
Trump Endorses Orbán at Gaza Peace Conference

Trump Endorses Orbán at Gaza Peace Conference

The U.S. president did not spare Macron, however, while his ambassador called the UK education secretary “delusional.”

October 14, 2025
Foreign Spies a Threat to Westminster, Claim British Spy Chiefs

Foreign Spies a Threat to Westminster, Claim British Spy Chiefs

The UK’s domestic intelligence service has raised the alarm that Chinese, Russian, and Iranian intelligence agencies are attempting to gather information and influence British politics.

October 14, 2025
Greeks Strike Against Proposed 13-Hour Working Day

Greeks Strike Against Proposed 13-Hour Working Day

Industrial action in Greece disrupted ferries, trains, and urban transport—but flights remained unaffected.

October 14, 2025
Belgium Hit by National Strike Against Budget Cuts

Belgium Hit by National Strike Against Budget Cuts

Thousands of people are expected to join demonstrations in Brussels as part of an attempted general strike opposing government cutbacks—disrupting airports and public transport.

October 14, 2025
Majority of Germans Support Return to Military Call-Up

Majority of Germans Support Return to Military Call-Up

Public backing for a return to conscription has grown since the start of the Ukraine war.

October 14, 2025
Europe Pays Again: Von der Leyen’s Gaza Move Mirrors Ukraine

Europe Pays Again: Von der Leyen’s Gaza Move Mirrors Ukraine

After sitting out the Gaza negotiations, the EU steps in to pay the bill—just as it did in Ukraine.

October 14, 2025
Hamas Keeps Killing, Yet Brussels Stays Focussed on Israel

Hamas Keeps Killing, Yet Brussels Stays Focussed on Israel

Reports say so-called collaborators are being assassinated in the streets, but the EU is busy looking elsewhere.

October 14, 2025
Eurovision Delays Decision on Israeli Participation

Eurovision Delays Decision on Israeli Participation

Music competition bosses were due to hold a vote next month but have now delayed debating a decision on whether Israel can enter until December.

October 14, 2025