Bank of France head hopes political gridlock clears by September for budget vote

Bank of France head hopes political gridlock clears by September for budget vote
Bank of France head hopes political gridlock clears by September for budget vote

Bank of France head hopes political gridlock clears by September for budget vote
Italy's Forza Italia to vote for von der Leyen despite Meloni's abstention

Italy's Forza Italia to vote for von der Leyen despite Meloni's abstention
Former Portuguese PM Costa vows to promote EU unity as Council chairman

Former Portuguese PM Costa vows to promote EU unity as Council chairman
Poland, Baltics call for EU defence line on border with Russia, Belarus

Poland, Baltics call for EU defence line on border with Russia, Belarus
German minister wants up to 15 billion eur munitions deal, says source

German minister wants up to 15 billion eur munitions deal, says source
Former Portuguese PM 'optimistic' as EU Council top job decision nears

Former Portuguese PM 'optimistic' as EU Council top job decision nears
Italy pledges responsible budget policy after EU disciplinary step

Italy pledges responsible budget policy after EU disciplinary step
I won't take PM role without an absolute majority, says French far-right leader Bardella

I won't take PM role without an absolute majority, says French far-right leader Bardella
Greece to set up its first sovereign wealth fund, reform posting, bus services

Greece to set up its first sovereign wealth fund, reform posting, bus services
Portugal's Antonio Costa expected to be next head of European Council

Portugal's Antonio Costa expected to be next head of European Council
Diplomatic creativity needed to resolve Russian asset plan, official says

Diplomatic creativity needed to resolve Russian asset plan, official says
Bribery demands on Italian households decline, official survey reports

Bribery demands on Italian households decline, official survey reports
EU finance ministers to discuss leveraging Russian assets on Wednesday

EU finance ministers to discuss leveraging Russian assets on Wednesday
Don't expect policy change, French PM says after debt downgrade

Don't expect policy change, French PM says after debt downgrade
EU adds 19 Russians, Russian federal penitentiary to sanctions list
EU adds 19 Russians, Russian federal penitentiary to sanctions list
EU to sanction 9 Iranian entities for supplying drones to Russia, including defence minister

EU to sanction 9 Iranian entities for supplying drones to Russia, including defence minister
Exclusive-French, Dutch seek EU sanctions on financial institutions helping Russia military

Exclusive-French, Dutch seek EU sanctions on financial institutions helping Russia military
German ex-finance minister Schaeuble's grave desecrated, police say

German ex-finance minister Schaeuble's grave desecrated, police say
Hungary's media-savvy newcomer aims to disrupt political status quo

Hungary's media-savvy newcomer aims to disrupt political status quo
ECB's central scenario points to interest rate cut in June, De Cos says

ECB's central scenario points to interest rate cut in June, De Cos says
Thousands of Spanish bank staff strike to demand pay rise, union says

Thousands of Spanish bank staff strike to demand pay rise, union says
Explainer-How will the West use Russia's frozen assets?

Explainer-How will the West use Russia's frozen assets?
Belgium welcomes EU proposal to give Ukraine profits from Russia assets

Belgium welcomes EU proposal to give Ukraine profits from Russia assets
EU to give Ukraine 3 billion euros of profits per year from Russia assets

EU to give Ukraine 3 billion euros of profits per year from Russia assets
Germany is only halfway through property crisis, says Commerzbank real estate boss

Germany is only halfway through property crisis, says Commerzbank real estate boss
EU leaders to back EIB financing of defence projects - draft conclusions

EU leaders to back EIB financing of defence projects - draft conclusions
Analysis-Frustration grows inside EU as German infighting hurts block's goals

Analysis-Frustration grows inside EU as German infighting hurts block's goals
Small Croatian town builds stone Mercedes monument for migrant workers

Small Croatian town builds stone Mercedes monument for migrant workers
Czech government to evaluate merits of joining 'euro waiting room'

Czech government to evaluate merits of joining 'euro waiting room'
EU cautious on idea of using Russian frozen assets as collateral

EU cautious on idea of using Russian frozen assets as collateral
Explainer-Turning back the clock: Germany's AfD and the economy

Explainer-Turning back the clock: Germany's AfD and the economy
ECB has tamed the inflation 'beast', policymaker Nagel says

ECB has tamed the inflation 'beast', policymaker Nagel says
Speaking in German, France's Macron hails ties at Schaeuble ceremony

Speaking in German, France's Macron hails ties at Schaeuble ceremony
Romania, Bulgaria agree partial Schengen entry with Austria - ministry

Romania, Bulgaria agree partial Schengen entry with Austria - ministry
Factbox-Main elements of fiscal reforms agreed by EU governments

Factbox-Main elements of fiscal reforms agreed by EU governments
EU's Jourova welcomes Polish government plans to fix rule of law issues

EU's Jourova welcomes Polish government plans to fix rule of law issues
Hungary holds up EU deal on 50 billion euro for Ukraine, talks to resume in January

Hungary holds up EU deal on 50 billion euro for Ukraine, talks to resume in January
More sanctions on Russia agreed by EU leaders

More sanctions on Russia agreed by EU leaders
Explainer-Why quick Ukraine membership would be a challenge for EU

Explainer-Why quick Ukraine membership would be a challenge for EU
EU executive warns Slovakia that criminal law changes may have consequences

EU executive warns Slovakia that criminal law changes may have consequences
Exclusive-EU to find way to help Poland access frozen EU cash -Hahn

Exclusive-EU to find way to help Poland access frozen EU cash -Hahn
Exclusive-EU budget chief sees deal on 50 billion euros for Ukraine, has plan B

Exclusive-EU budget chief sees deal on 50 billion euros for Ukraine, has plan B
EU members' defence spending should buy more time for debt cuts -von der Leyen

EU members' defence spending should buy more time for debt cuts -von der Leyen
German government unveils budget fixes as way out of crisis

German government unveils budget fixes as way out of crisis
Slovak parliament confirms government promising to halt Ukraine military aid

Slovak parliament confirms government promising to halt Ukraine military aid
Kremlin says it expects more sanctions, but they will hurt the West too

Kremlin says it expects more sanctions, but they will hurt the West too
Births in Italy heading for new record low in 2023 - stats office

Births in Italy heading for new record low in 2023 - stats office
Poland's Tusk to meet EU Commission head over frozen EU funds

Poland's Tusk to meet EU Commission head over frozen EU funds
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years