Five years after the German anti-migrant group Pegida held its first gathering in Dresden, four counter-demonstrations have been held against…
European Union
N Macedonia PM wants early election after EU snub
North Macedonia’s prime minister, Zoran Zaev, wants an early general election after the European Union refused to hold membership talks….
Pro-EU UK MPs look to force Brexit extension
Today’s vote on the UK’s Brexit deal could be bypassed if a rebel amendment passes to force the final decision…
Populists in Poland and Hungary suffer setbacks
Sunday’s general election in Poland saw the ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) lose control of the upper house and…
UK PM Johnson looks to make Brexit delay request
The chances of a Brexit deal appear to be crumbling with “significant” obstacles remaining unsolved on both sides of negotiations…
Catalonia burns after heavy jail terms in Spain
Protesters have attacked government buildings, blocked streets and train tracks and battled with Spanish police in the second day of…
Leipzig marks 30 years since Cold War uprising
Leipzig, East Germany’s second city, held a candle-lit memorial on October 9 when approximately 70,000 residents marched past the headquarters…
15 Oct 2019
PiS wins Poland’s election but loses grip on senate
15 Oct 2019
Orban ally loses Budapest mayoral race
14 Oct 2019
Italy looks to cut cost of unpackaged food
13 Oct 2019
Romania faces turmoil as parties scramble to form govt
12 Oct 2019
German Jews ask for protection after neo-Nazi murders
11 Oct 2019
EU exporters brace for fresh Trump tariffs
11 Oct 2019
Poland’s PiS well-placed to retain power in weekend poll
10 Oct 2019
OECD proposes tech tax to stop giants hiding profits
9 Oct 2019