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Romania in chaos as prime minister resigns

The hard right cruised to victory in Sunday’s presidential election first round, sparking the stunning announcement from socialist PM Marcel Ciolacu.

May 5, 2025 8:59 pm CET

How George Simion became a right-wing ‘messiah’ for Romanians abroad

TikTok and ultranationalism propels hard-right chief to cult status among Romania’s diaspora.

May 5, 2025 8:57 pm CET

Trump seeks to reopen Alcatraz, place tariffs on movies made abroad

“The reopening of ALCATRAZ will serve as a symbol of Law, Order, and JUSTICE,” he said.

May 5, 2025 5:39 am CET

EPP’s war on NGOs is driving a wedge through Europe’s political center

Conservatives face accusations of collaborating with far-right parties in NGO funding probe.

May 5, 2025 4:20 am CET

Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by saying he intends to retire at year end

Earlier, Buffett warned Saturday about the dire global consequences of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

May 4, 2025 9:45 am CET

Right wing loses Australian election with Labor’s Albanese set to remain PM

The final phase of the election campaign was dominated by Trump’s trade war and the cost of living.

May 3, 2025 2:36 pm CET

Trump team clashes with Berlin over AfD designation as right-wing extremist

The heavy criticism from top American officials comes days before a new coalition government is set to take power in Berlin.

May 3, 2025 11:43 am CET

US’s Rubio condemns classification of German far-right party as extremist

Secretary of State Marco Rubio advised Germany to “reverse course” following the domestic intelligence agency’s decision, which grants German authorities increased oversight and surveillance over the party.

May 2, 2025 8:52 pm CET

Poland criticizes Germany’s plan for tougher border controls

Just days before his debut visit to Warsaw, Chancellor-designate Friedrich Merz already hit a diplomatic snag.

May 2, 2025 5:10 pm CET

Brexit Britain to remain safe haven for sand eels

Tribunal rules U.K. ban on catching snakey fish is based on good science.

May 2, 2025 2:33 pm CET

The AfD is a right-wing extremist group, German intelligence agency says

The classification opens the door to deeper surveillance — and reignites a debate over whether the far-right party should be banned.

May 2, 2025 10:22 am CET

Reform UK snatch Labour safe seat – and terrify Tories

“We are now the opposition party in the U.K. to Labour, and the Tories are a waste of space,” Farage said — as he racked up hundreds of council wins.

May 2, 2025 7:53 am CET
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Global financial rule-makers risk losing relevance if Trump pulls back entirely

Without the firepower of the U.S., global regulators would be hamstrung in their efforts to contain a future financial crisis.

May 2, 2025 4:45 am CET

The winners and losers from Europe’s largest party’s big bash

With the dust settling on the EPP congress, we take a look at who’s up and who’s down in the EU’s most powerful grouping.

May 1, 2025 3:37 pm CET

Ryanair could stop buying Boeing if Trump tariffs bite, CEO warns

The Irish budget airline is Boeing’s biggest customer in Europe.

May 1, 2025 1:57 pm CET

Britain’s shrinking fraud watchdog

Political forces — from Trump’s deprioritization of bribery to Britain’s dash for growth — mean the Serious Fraud Office is in a fight for relevance.

May 1, 2025 4:43 am CET

UK local elections 2025: How to watch like a pro

Swot up on the local votes that could have massive ramifications in Westminster — and deal a boost to right-wing populist Nigel Farage.

May 1, 2025 4:37 am CET

Want to grab Trump’s attention? Europe’s politicians try Newsmax

The pro-MAGA outlet and its contemporaries are an awkward match for stolid, center-left ministers like those in Britain.

May 1, 2025 4:01 am CET

MPs set to vote on decriminalizing abortion in England

Two U.K. Labour MPs are drawing up amendments on the divisive issue that will likely be considered by the House of Commons this summer.

May 1, 2025 4:00 am CET

Elon Musk takes hit as Europeans ditch X in droves

The right-wing billionaire’s platform has recently lost about 10 percent of its European user base.

April 30, 2025 3:15 pm CET

Beijing wooed Belgian socialist to spy on China-hawkish MP: reports

Political rival to Samuel Cogolati reportedly approached by Chinese intelligence.

April 30, 2025 2:26 pm CET

China to lift sanctions on EU lawmakers to unlock trade talks

Donald Trump’s trade war is pushing China and the EU closer together despite their differences.

April 30, 2025 5:07 am CET

Trump’s tariffs could sink gas deal with Europe, top energy boss warns

EU firms want to buy more American energy — but not if it becomes pricier.

April 30, 2025 4:01 am CET

French interior minister under fire for slow response to deadly mosque stabbing

Bruno Retailleau attended campaign events before traveling to the scene of the crime.

April 30, 2025 4:00 am CET
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