Month: May 2026

Brussels’ New Poverty Plan Has a Political Goal: Stop the Right

Brussels’ New Poverty Plan Has a Political Goal: Stop the Right

EU officials link economic hardship to rising support for right-wing parties—but their strategy risks missing the deeper causes of voter anger.

May 5, 2026
Hamburg Criticized for Hosting Extremist Islamic Group’s Anniversary Festival

Hamburg Criticized for Hosting Extremist Islamic Group’s Anniversary Festival

Germany’s second city faces a backlash for permitting a Turkish state-run Islamic association to hold a major public event—featuring speakers accused of extremist and antisemitic rhetoric.

May 5, 2026
‘Toxic Parents’: Polish Minister Escalates School Row

‘Toxic Parents’: Polish Minister Escalates School Row

Bishop warns compulsory classes undermine family values, as minister dismisses critics and attacks parents

May 5, 2026
France Expands One-Euro University Meals to All Students

France Expands One-Euro University Meals to All Students

A student union survey in France found that 48% of students had gone without food due to financial difficulties, and 23% skip meals several times a month.

May 5, 2026
Brussels Under Pressure To Tackle ‘Sharia Policing’

Brussels Under Pressure To Tackle ‘Sharia Policing’

Swedish MEP Charlie Weimers demands EU-wide monitoring as concerns grow over “parallel justice” and intimidation in European neighbourhoods.

May 5, 2026
UPDATE: Romania’s Liberal PM Loses No-Confidence Vote

UPDATE: Romania’s Liberal PM Loses No-Confidence Vote

President Nicușor Dan vows to steer his country in the right direction.

May 5, 2026
Romania Government Falls in Decisive Vote

Romania Government Falls in Decisive Vote

An unlikely alliance between the Social Democrats and right-wing nationalists has toppled the pro-Brussels government in Bucharest.

May 5, 2026
Amsterdam Lets You Buy Drugs—But Bans Burger Ads

Amsterdam Lets You Buy Drugs—But Bans Burger Ads

Amsterdam’s latest climate measure targets burgers and petrol cars, prompting questions about priorities in one of Europe’s most permissive cities.

May 5, 2026
Drone Attack Fears: Moscow Restricts Mobile Data Ahead of Victory Day

Drone Attack Fears: Moscow Restricts Mobile Data Ahead of Victory Day

Russian authorities have imposed temporary mobile internet shutdowns they say will prevent Ukrainian drone attacks (all while disrupting payments, taxis, and other online services).

May 5, 2026
Stockholm to Launch New Intelligence Service in Ukraine War Reset

Stockholm to Launch New Intelligence Service in Ukraine War Reset

Sweden’s Foreign Minister announced a new agency, comparable in function to the UK’s MI6.

May 5, 2026
Von der Leyen: EU ‘Prepared for Every Scenario’ After Trump Threat

Von der Leyen: EU ‘Prepared for Every Scenario’ After Trump Threat

Trump announced on Friday plans to raise tariffs on EU vehicles from 15% to 25%, accusing the EU of failing to honour a trade accord reached last year.

May 5, 2026
British PM Hosts Antisemitism Summit Amid Surging Hate Crimes

British PM Hosts Antisemitism Summit Amid Surging Hate Crimes

Starmer convened police, business, and cultural leaders at Downing Street to confront rising antisemitism—last shown by the attempted murder of two London Jews.

May 5, 2026