The United States is reviewing "potential terrorist designations" for Yemen's Houthi rebel group in response to its seizure of a cargo ship, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said on Tuesday (21 November).

To sustain its prosperity and stability, the EU needs to reduce the regulatory burden for companies, finalise more trade agreements and turn the Green Deal into a growth strategy in the coming legislative term, argues Markus J. Beyrer.

The EU's upcoming AI regulation raises concerns in the HR services industry about potential hindrance to innovation and missed opportunities. Striking a balanced approach is possible – and crucial to harness AI's benefits for both workers and employers.

Portugal must reduce energy support measures as soon as possible this year and next, according to a European Commission report published on Tuesday, highlighting Portugal’s limited progress in implementing the Commission’s budgetary recommendation. In July, the Council recommended Portugal reduce...

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani talked to MPs about the controversial agreement between Italy and Albania on managing irregular migrants in the Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday, saying it’s not comparable to the one signed recently between...

Sweden is looking into tightening the requirements for an “honest way of life” for those who want to stay in the country, as the centre-right coalition and its far-right ally in parliament, the Sweden Democrats, announced plans to open an...

Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne kicked off the European election campaign in Strasbourg on Tuesday ahead of a tour of the EU Parliament, where she will meet with her ‘European family’ Renew and has plans to speak with Renew group Chairman...

As Germany scrambles to find €60 billion after the constitutional court ruled that transferring unused COVID-related debt to a climate fund was against the constitution, economists warned that spending cuts could cost the country economic growth in the coming years...

The European Parliament adopted its position on Tuesday (21 November) on a scheme to certify carbon removals to help Europe meet its climate target and prevent greenwashing.

Bulgaria will not be admitted to Schengen before Austria’s 2024 parliamentary elections, Bulgarian EPP MEP Andrey Kovatchev told journalists in Strasbourg on Tuesday, adding that Austria had no problem with Bulgaria’s accession until a speech by their interior minister changed...

The Czech Republic is proposing to restrict the movement of Russian diplomats in the Schengen Area, announced Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský (Pirates/Greens/EFA) on Tuesday. To ensure spies are not hiding among Russian diplomatic passport holders,  The Financial Times reported...

Spanish judge Manuel García Castellón on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to investigate former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont, leader of the separatist party Together for Catalonia (JxCat), in connection to the Barcelona airport blockade in 2017. The judge has also...

The latest electoral polls suggest a close tie between the possible right-wing and centre coalitions, both of which are likely to have a harsher stance on the EU than the previous executive due to newcomer centre-right NSC (EPP) and the...

The European Union faces growing animosity across the Muslim world and beyond due to accusations of pro-Israel bias and double standards over the war in Gaza, the bloc's foreign policy chief has warned.

Polish opposition leader and election winner Donald Tusk of the Civic Platform (PO, EPP) left no room for speculation when he openly stated that his party, which is likely to return to power in Poland after eight years in opposition,...

The European Commission on Tuesday (21 November) said its review, ordered after the 7 October Hamas attack on Israel, found no misuse of EU development funds for Palestine so far and development aid could continue, but called for stricter controls going forward.

A new task force set up by the Irish government has recently suggested enhancing the role of pharmacists in healthcare acknowledging their contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the lack of GPs.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's ruling Fidesz party submitted a bill on "protecting national sovereignty" to parliament on Tuesday (21 November) to defend against what it called undue political interference by foreign persons or groups.

Israel's government and Hamas on 22 November agreed to a four-day truce to allow the release of 50 hostages held in Gaza in exchange for 150 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel, and the entry of humanitarian aid into the enclave.

Eleven EU member states, including France, are calling for greater "flexibility" in the previously derogated requirement to leave land fallow under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in a proposal that has left the European Commission perplexed.