Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Trump renews Greenland threats at NATO summit, says U.S. could remove troops from Europe
NATO fell into a crisis earlier this year as Trump demanded that the U.S. must take control of Greenland on national security grou…
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Why Europe struggles to turn world-class science into business
In the global race for innovation, the winners are those who can finance, test, manufacture and scale up new technologies the fast…
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What families need to know about Germany's planned changes to Elterngeld
The German government is planning to reform the parental allowance (Elterngeld) system. Goals include reducing the maximum payment…
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Trump ally Nigel Farage quits UK parliament amid finance scandal to fight special election
Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage has quit as MP for Clacton, forcing a by-election that he has said he will fight.
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Maia Sandu and the European Union: the shadow of Russian disinformation
Moldova’s political future faces the West - but the country has to overcome destabilisation efforts coming from the East.
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Farmers' anger: fake news and tractors
In Europe, recent farmers’ protests are fertile ground for planting the seeds of disinformation.
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Russian threat, Greenland: Denmark’s struggle to tackle fake news
Faced with US pressure over Greenland and Russia’s belligerence in the East, Denmark finds itself caught between twin threats - an…
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Marine Le Pen found guilty, but court clears way for presidential run if she wears tag
The National Rally leader now has to decide whether she will run with an electronic tag and will speak on TV later.
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ECB tells Europe's biggest banks to prepare for AI-powered cyber threats
The European Central Bank has given the eurozone's largest lenders until the end of October to explain how they will strengthen th…
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Britain's Farage resigns as MP to stand for re-election amid furore over gift worth millions
Nigel Farage, the leader of populist party Reform UK, said on Tuesday he was resigning as an MP to stand for re-election so …
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Nigel Farage says he's resigning as MP and will run in 'people vs. the establishment' by-election
"I've decided that the people of Clacton should be the judges of my actions," Farage said. "It's a chance to stick two fingers up …
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Spain grants record 299,732 citizenships as numbers treble since 2018
Spain granted a record number of citizenships in 2025, a demographic shift that will expand the permanently settled labour force i…
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Italy braced for new heatwave as ‘record-breaking’ summer forecast
After a brief respite, the sweltering heat of recent days is set to return to Italy from Wednesday, forecasters warned.
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NATO picks Saab to replace US-built airborne surveillance fleet
NATO has chosen Saab's GlobalEye to replace its ageing Boeing surveillance fleet, handing the Swedish defence contractor a landmar…
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Italian businessman probed over bomb attack on top reporter
The investigation of a businessman with a history of political entanglements for masterminding a bomb attack on a prominent anti-c…
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Trains cancelled as torrential rain and gale-force winds batter Sweden
Trains have been cancelled on several routes as torrential rain and strong winds continue to batter large parts of Sweden on Tuesd…
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Canary Islands' new voluntary tourist tax will fund local sustainability projects
Rather than introducing a mandatory tourist tax, the Canary Islands are enlisting travellers to contribute to local projects aimed…
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Politics in Sweden: Will overseas Swedes decide the 2026 election?
Swedish voters living abroad could prove crucial in this autumn's election, as Swedish polls tend to be tight races.
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Zelenskyy renews call for Ukraine's NATO membership citing military might ahead of summit
The Ukrainian President has renewed his push to join NATO, insisting his country has already proved itself a reliable partner and …
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NATO must become more European to reduce reliance on US security, von der Leyen and Rutte say
"To stay transatlantic, we have to become more European," Mark Rutte said ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara, where European allies …
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Goats roam free in this French Alpine village
Les Lindarets in the French Alps is known for goats roaming freely through its streets, attracting visitors who feed and interact …
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Horses, heritage and a new generation of riders
Polo players, breeders and young riders are helping preserve centuries-old equestrian traditions while creating new opportunities …
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Jordan Bardella: Le Pen’s 30-year-old protege hoping to become France’s next president
Bardella is frontrunner to become the next president if Le Pen does not run
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Belgium unites to enjoy national team’s World Cup success over USA and Trump
Fans across Belgium watched 4-1 win in early hours Victory ‘a real slap in the face for Trump and Infantino’ Belgium fans reacted …