Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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TELL US: Are you one of Germany's newest citizens?
Germany has seen a record number of naturalisations following the citizenship law reform in 2024. We want to hear: are you one of …
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Swedish court delays verdict for man accused of pressing wife into mass prostitution
A Swedish court has delayed a ruling on a 61-year-old man accused of exploiting his "vulnerable" wife to have sex with scores of m…
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Planes and trains: How Italy's transport strikes will hit travel this weekend
Passengers travelling by rail or air may face disruption to their plans at the end of this week, with strike action planned betwee…
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Zelensky under pressure to end row with Poland over WW2 name of army unit
Poland is threatening to strip Ukraine's president of a state honour over the naming Ukrainian military unit after controversial W…
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Swedish economy beats expectations with 0.5 percent growth in April
The Swedish economy grew by 0.5 percent in April compared to the previous month, according to the monthly GDP indicator from Stati…
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Is the far right exploiting the 'sickening' attack by a refugee in Belfast?
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 10: British papers talk about the unrest in Belfast in the aftermath of a knife stabbing. Next: wha…
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Only three European countries meet deadline for new pay transparency rules
Only three countries have passed into national legislation new EU pay transparency rules by the June 7th deadline, MEPs and trade …
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The Norwegian words you need to know for the 2026 World Cup
With the 2026 World Cup coming up, now is a great time to refresh your Norwegian language skills and get into the football spirit.
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War in Ukraine: Kyiv strikes key Russian supply lines
Russian troops rely on supplies via the land corridor to Crimea, but Ukrainian forces are now able to launch concentrated attacks …
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Spain's Dénia to axe holiday lets in many neighbourhoods by 2029
The Alicante town of Dénia, one of the Spanish municipalities with the highest rate of foreign residents, has announced that it wi…
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OPINION: The French pension crisis could be a landmine for Jordan Bardella
Jordan Bardella has stumbled upon reality - writes John Lichfield. A dangerous thing for a populist politician.
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Swiss companies invest $27 billion in the US – but it may not be enough
To appease president Donald Trump, Switzerland has so far poured $27 billion – over 10 percent of its total commitment – into the …
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Swedish support for adopting the euro drops as krona rebounds
Swedes' support for adopting the euro is falling, according to the latest survey by Statistics Sweden.
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Spain's Mallorca to limit cars in bid to tackle summer congestion
The Balearic island of Mallorca has proposed a new law which will restrict access to the approximately 400,000 vehicles that enter…
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Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Swedish economy beats expectations with 0.5 percent growth in April, Swedish descendant in US tries to buy back century-old Swedis…
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'A new low': Europeans no longer see the US as an ally and blame Trump
Growing numbers of Europeans no longer see the US as an ally, with a significant minority viewing the superpower as an adversary, …
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End of FCAS 'flagship project' marks setback for Franco-German cooperation and European defence
François Picard is pleased to welcome Ulrike Franke, senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations. According …
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Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Mette Frederiksen promises to boost support to Ukraine after Zelensky meet, Roskilde Festival completely sold out, and more news f…
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NASA picks first European astronaut for Artemis mission
Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano will be the lead pilot for the Artemis III test flight. The NASA mission is expected to launch in…
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Putin and Trump are both trapped in losing battles against reality | Rafael Behr
The Ukraine and Iran wars are very different, but a common authoritarian delusion unites the men who started them A strongman pres…
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Pope Leo marks centenary of Gaudi's death by blessing Sagrada Familia tower in Barcelona
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday blessed the Sagrada Familia's soaring central Jesus Christ tower in Barcelona and celebrated Mass inside…
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Pope warns of growing mental health crisis, domestic violence at Barcelona vigil
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday urged greater attention to mental health after hearing emotional testimonies from young people at a prayer…
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Northern Ireland: Police urge calm after 'sickening' Belfast stabbing
Belfast police appealed for calm after a violent knife attack caught on videophone prompted calls for anti-immigration protests. T…
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FCAS project failure: 'France, Germany characterised by totally different strategic cultures'
France and Germany said on Monday they had agreed to abandon a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between the compan…