BRUSSELS — A surge in Chinese imports that threatens to devastate European businesses has prompted industries to rally behind the European Commission’s Industrial Accelerator Act. Industry […]
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Kallas pushes back on Franco-German reform plans for EU diplomatic service
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Wednesday poured cold water on plans to overhaul the bloc’s diplomatic branch, arguing that better enforcement of the […]
As Europe Faces ‘New Normal’ Of Russian Threats, Leaders Seek To Close ‘Every Loophole’ Through Tougher Sanctions
The recent incident at Leipzig Airport in which Russian explosive-laden drones interrupted flights is the “new normal,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, […]
2 Filipino Sailors Killed In Attack On Saudi Oil Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz
As the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL’s Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver […]
Von der Leyen, Rutte say Russian ‘intimidation will not work’ to stop Ukraine aid
BRUSSELS — The EU and NATO will not back down from supporting Ukraine despite attacks against European countries blamed on Russia, the leaders of the […]
Britain’s new finance minister sets date for first big speech on growth
LONDON — Britain’s new top finance minister plans to give his first major speech in the role next week, which is expected to focus on […]
Inside Openreach’s final push to shut down the UK’s old telephone network
The UK’s old telephone network is entering its final chapter, but for Openreach, switching it off is proving to be about much more than simply […]
ESA’s BepiColombo mission nears major turning point on Mercury approach
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) BepiColombo mission to the planet Mercury faces its most critical manoeuvre yet, as a pair of probes drop off the […]
Federal judge tosses Trump lawsuit over young trans athletes in California school sports
In a major LGBTQ+ rights victory, the justice department cannot force the state to ban trans girls from women’s sports A federal judge has dismissed […]
“Climate change is here, and it hurts” — interview with the European Environment Agency’s Executive Director
The hottest summer ever recorded, rivers and lakes drier than ever, and wildfires burning thousands of hectares of nature to the ground – Europe is […]
EU’s Kallas labels Leipzig drone attack ‘state-sponsored terrorism’
The EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said Wednesday that the thwarted drone attack at Leipzig-Halle Airport bore “all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism,” after Germany […]
Ukraine’s Sanctions Czar In Washington As Russia Bill Hits House Wall Over Tariff Fears
Ukraine’s top sanctions official arrived in Washington on August 31 seeking to keep alive a sweeping Russia sanctions bill that cleared the Senate with overwhelming […]
Iran Launches Missile And Drone Attacks In Response To US Strikes
As the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL’s Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver […]
Burnham’s energy chief eyes new year cost of living cut
LONDON — Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised to give British voters “breathing space” on the cost of living. Unfortunately for him, energy markets are […]
Zelenskyy Warns Russia’s Airspace ‘Becoming Completely Dangerous’
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned airlines using Russian airspace about the threat posed by Ukrainian drones, saying the skies above Russia are no longer safe amid […]
US Launches Fresh Strikes On Iran After Attempted Attacks, Military Says
As the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL’s Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver […]
Rival German lawmakers plot pact to shut out EU far right
Rival German lawmakers plot pact to shut out EU far right Niclas Herbst and René Repasi want to shake up how the center-right and left […]
Ceuta spirals into chaos as Spain’s Sánchez struggles to regain control
CEUTA, Spain — Spanish police fired shots into the air Monday morning as they worked to clear several thousand young men from an encampment in […]
How Nokia, BT & Ericsson are shaping the next generation for an AI-driven future
AI is becoming a bigger part of everyday life, and telecoms companies are looking at new ways to help young people understand and make the […]
Ukraine, the Western Balkans and the EU’s Enlargement agenda: Interview with MEP David McAllister
In an interview with the European Newsroom (enr), the leading German foreign policy politician in the European Parliament, David McAllister, urged Ukraine to accept a […]