Month: April 2026

Slovenia’s Liberals Fail to Form Government

Speaking after meeting the President, the PM admitted he had failed to secure a governing majority in Ljubljana with potential partners, consigning his party to opposition.

Europe’s Conservative Catholics Won’t Put Up With Trump’s Attacks on the Pope

Europe’s Conservative Catholics Won’t Put Up With Trump’s Attacks on the Pope

In the clash of wills between the White House and the Vatican, it is already clear that the vast majority of Catholics will rather side with their pope than with the president of the United States.

April 17, 2026
UK Delays Isle of Man Assisted Suicide Law

UK Delays Isle of Man Assisted Suicide Law

London says key safeguards must be written into law before Royal Assent can be granted

April 17, 2026
Spain’s Right Tests New Coalition Formula in Extremadura

Spain’s Right Tests New Coalition Formula in Extremadura

The agreement between the People’s Party and VOX in Extremadura is the first real test of whether Spain’s nationalist Right can govern, and its outcome will shape future coalitions.

April 17, 2026
Under-17s Banned From E-Scooters in Cyprus

Under-17s Banned From E-Scooters in Cyprus

Police gain new powers to seize non-compliant scooters as lawmakers tighten safety rules—but stop short of an outright ban.

April 17, 2026
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Open as Ceasefire Holds

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Open as Ceasefire Holds

Tehran’s pledge may calm energy markets, but uncertainty remains over which ceasefire is in force.

April 17, 2026
Gang Recruiters Target Children as Young as Eight in Sweden

Gang Recruiters Target Children as Young as Eight in Sweden

Police say teenagers offered cash and gifts to young children in a case that appears “highly deliberate,” as concerns grow over gangs targeting ever younger recruits.

April 17, 2026
Brussels Municipality Bans Dinner With French Right-Wing Politician

Brussels Municipality Bans Dinner With French Right-Wing Politician

In a video message, Rassemblement National politician Florian Philippot criticised the ban on the dinner meeting in the capital of Belgium, describing it as “the country of surrealism.”

April 17, 2026
EU Forced To Update New Age-Check App After Security Flaws

EU Forced To Update New Age-Check App After Security Flaws

Concerns over hacking risks and easy workarounds emerge just days after the system was declared “technically ready.”

April 17, 2026
€1M Ukraine Aid ‘Stolen’: MP’s Partner Arrested in Austria

€1M Ukraine Aid ‘Stolen’: MP’s Partner Arrested in Austria

Donations meant for Ukraine’s war effort were allegedly funnelled through a private firm, enriching insiders and bringing down a once-celebrated charity.

April 17, 2026
Pub Defies Council Bid To Erase St. George’s Cross

Pub Defies Council Bid To Erase St. George’s Cross

Rural sports bar victorious after liberal officials try to remove English flag

April 17, 2026
Dutch Town Fines Government Agency €11M Over Migrant Centre

Dutch Town Fines Government Agency €11M Over Migrant Centre

A row over a hotel housing asylum seekers has turned into a direct confrontation between local and national authorities.

April 17, 2026
Europe’s Capital Shaken by Gang Wars and Explosions— Again

Europe’s Capital Shaken by Gang Wars and Explosions— Again

Mayor of Saint-Gilles Jean Spinette said “We must all stand up and say enough is enough.”

April 17, 2026