Category: NEWS

Italy Cracks Down on Migrant ‘Rescue Ships’

NGOs have contributed to the migration crisis by coordinating with traffickers who bring the migrants to sea from the shores of Northern Africa on makeshift boats.

French President Searching for a Way Out

Emmanuel Macron wants to preserve the ‘institutional stability’ he undermined by opting for dissolution straight after the European parliamentary elections.

Spain To Reopen Investigation Into Hacking of Premier’s Phone

Spain To Reopen Investigation Into Hacking of Premier’s Phone

New French inquiry could shed light on dormant Spanish Pegasus case.

April 24, 2024
UK: Met Police Clash with St. George’s Day Crowd, Fueling ‘Two-Tier Policing’ Claims

UK: Met Police Clash with St. George’s Day Crowd, Fueling ‘Two-Tier Policing’ Claims

Heavy-handed law enforcement “very much in contrast” to the handling of pro-Palestine marches.

April 24, 2024
Rome’s Underground Mosques Breeding Ground for Islamic Extremism

Rome’s Underground Mosques Breeding Ground for Islamic Extremism

A team of investigative journalists found a similar situation in Milan.

April 24, 2024
New Ethics Body Could Be Misused to Harass MEPs

New Ethics Body Could Be Misused to Harass MEPs

German MEP says deal would violate the separation of powers and endanger the independence of the legislative branch.

April 24, 2024
European Authorities Seek To ‘Listen In’ on Encrypted Chats

European Authorities Seek To ‘Listen In’ on Encrypted Chats

“When is enough, enough? In public life, we have zero privacy left,” Belgian privacy expert says.

April 23, 2024
AfD Lead Candidate’s Aide Arrested for Suspected Chinese Espionage

AfD Lead Candidate’s Aide Arrested for Suspected Chinese Espionage

The European Conservative first reported coworkers’ suspicions about their Chinese colleague last April

April 23, 2024
Western Leaders Still Can’t Make Up Their Minds About TikTok

Western Leaders Still Can’t Make Up Their Minds About TikTok

Officials slam the social media app one minute but use it to appeal to the kids in the next.

April 23, 2024
Dutch Taxpayers To Pay €30 Million To Asylum Seekers for Slow Processing Times

Dutch Taxpayers To Pay €30 Million To Asylum Seekers for Slow Processing Times

Outgoing official says immigration service is overwhelmed.

April 23, 2024
Irish PM Presses Ahead With Catastrophic Hate Speech Law

Irish PM Presses Ahead With Catastrophic Hate Speech Law

Despite the new law’s failing Scottish counterpart, Taoiseach Harris appears committed to foisting it on the Irish people.

April 23, 2024
Deforestation Rules Could Cause European Coffee Shortage

Deforestation Rules Could Cause European Coffee Shortage

Europeans will know where their toothpicks, tofu, and espresso beans come from—with a higher price tag, and with minimal boon to the environment.

April 23, 2024
UK Rwanda Plan To Become Law After Two Years of Failure

UK Rwanda Plan To Become Law After Two Years of Failure

Sunak’s goal to “stop the boats” still far from shore as legal and financial hurdles remain.

April 23, 2024
Commission Chief Pledges EU Support for Ukraine After U.S. Aid Package

Commission Chief Pledges EU Support for Ukraine After U.S. Aid Package

UK increases defence spending, challenging European states to follow.

April 23, 2024