Day: April 10, 2026

The Case of Alsace: A Quest for Identity

Thinking in terms of functional regions with which no one identifies simply doesn’t work: Europe would do well to give this some thought.

European Commission Eyes Emergency Tax on Oil Giants

Finance ministers from five major EU economies have issued a joint ultimatum to Brussels, demanding a ‛contribution instrument’ to redistribute the record profits currently being harvested from consumers.

The Case of Alsace: A Quest for Identity

The Case of Alsace: A Quest for Identity

Thinking in terms of functional regions with which no one identifies simply doesn’t work: Europe would do well to give this some thought.

April 10, 2026
EU Launches Biometric Border Entry System for Non-EU Travellers

EU Launches Biometric Border Entry System for Non-EU Travellers

The new Entry/Exit System (EES) requires non-EU travellers to register fingerprints, a facial photograph and passport details when entering the Schengen Area.

April 10, 2026
European Commission Eyes Emergency Tax on Oil Giants

European Commission Eyes Emergency Tax on Oil Giants

Finance ministers from five major EU economies have issued a joint ultimatum to Brussels, demanding a ‛contribution instrument’ to redistribute the record profits currently being harvested from consumers.

April 10, 2026
Wheelchair-Bound Pensioner Jailed After Stabbing Teen Robber

Wheelchair-Bound Pensioner Jailed After Stabbing Teen Robber

A disabled man who says he feared for his life during a street robbery is held without bail as protests erupt and questions grow over Spain’s self-defense laws.

April 10, 2026
Vance Heads to Peace Talks, Warns Iran Not to “Play” U.S.

Vance Heads to Peace Talks, Warns Iran Not to “Play” U.S.

Washington is ‘ready for constructive talks—if Iran engages seriously.’

April 10, 2026
Darts Regulator Bans Transgender Competitors from Women-Only Events

Darts Regulator Bans Transgender Competitors from Women-Only Events

In a landmark ruling taking effect today, the Darts Regulation Authority has barred ‘transgender women’ (men) from female-only tournaments, citing scientific evidence of male biological advantages.

April 10, 2026
Slovenia Inaugurates New Parliament Amid Coalition Deadlock

Slovenia Inaugurates New Parliament Amid Coalition Deadlock

Despite winning the election, the Prime Minister has struggled to build a stable governing alliance.

April 10, 2026
Trump Endorsement Cement’s Orbán’s Status as International Leader

Trump Endorsement Cement’s Orbán’s Status as International Leader

As Hungary prepares for its most contested election in years, the U.S. president has intervened with a forceful message, urging the ‛Great People of Hungary’ to return Orbán to power this Sunday.

April 10, 2026
Three Attacks a Day: Violence Against Teachers Surges in Germany

Three Attacks a Day: Violence Against Teachers Surges in Germany

New figures show violence climbing steadily, with hundreds of serious offences now recorded each year.

April 10, 2026
UK: Football Association Accused of Breaching Neutrality Rules with Gender Politics  

UK: Football Association Accused of Breaching Neutrality Rules with Gender Politics  

A Newcastle United fan has sparked a major legal storm by threatening the FA with judicial review over its recent ‛Premier League with Pride’ initiative.

April 10, 2026
German Municipalities to Block “Anti-Constitutional” Real Estate Deals

German Municipalities to Block “Anti-Constitutional” Real Estate Deals

In a historic expansion of municipal power, a new draft law would allow local mayors to look into intelligence files on prospective property buyers before a sale is finalized.

April 10, 2026
Resist or Submit: Hungary Votes on Brussels’ Grip on Power

Resist or Submit: Hungary Votes on Brussels’ Grip on Power

Sunday’s election pits national sovereignty against deeper integration, with consequences far beyond Hungary’s borders.

April 10, 2026