‘Made in Europe’ laws could derail UK plans for reset with EU
Government sources say legislation aimed at China poses a risk to British businesses and must be addressedEuropean legislation that threatens to lock British business out of EU in…
Is EU’s offer to Canada a blueprint for Britain – or a reminder it is out in the cold?
Ursula von der Leyen has opened door for Canada to become associate member to deepen links in ‘openly hostile world’Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has been advocating close…
The Guardian view on Sweden’s election result: an opportunity that progressive parties must not squander | Editorial
After a desperately tight race, voters rejected the prospect of the far right in government. A potential centre-left coalition needs to seize the moment European progressives sear…
Former French culture minister goes on trial on corruption charges
Rachida Dati accused of lobbying for carmaker Renault-Nissan when she was member of European parliamentRachida Dati, a former French culture minister, has gone on trial in Paris o…
Sweden voted against more power for the far right – but are centrists listening?
Even as the ‘extremist’ AfD seeks further election gains in Germany, Europe’s leaders can learn from Sweden’s dangerous embrace with far-right ideologyDon’t get This Is Europe del…
Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future
Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.
EU moves closer to social media ban for under 13s
Ursula von der Leyen announces draft law to stop apps ‘depriving children of their childhood’The EU will move forward with plans for an under 13s social media ban, the head of the…
‘Very authoritarian, very brutal’: three decades after the UK’s anti-rave crackdown, why is France doing the same?
With tear gas, grenades and a new law, French authorities are targeting unlicensed music gatherings. Those in the rave scene explore the parallels with the UK in the 90sWhen Spira…
Kosovo’s former president jailed for 25 years over war crimes
Hashim Thaçi, 58, was convicted by The Hague for crimes committed while he was senior commander of the Kosovo Liberation ArmyEurope live – latest updatesHashim Thaçi, the former p…
German state leaders rally behind Friedrich Merz amid doubts over his future
Chancellor cancels plan to speak at the UN as far-right AfD target further gains in elections this weekendEurope live – latest updatesPowerful German state leaders from Friedrich …
French former minister on trial over alleged Renault-Nissan lobbying
Rachida Dati, 61, is accused of taking money from the carmaker in return for political influence.
US accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukrainian allies overseas
The FBI says five men "conspired to intimidate, threaten, or murder people on US soil and around the world".
Microplastics in soil pose global threat by acting like ‘Trojan horse’ to deliver toxins
Exclusive: Plastic surfaces form hotspots with an increase of antibiotic-resistant genes, study findsMicroplastics act like a “Trojan horse” delivering pollutants, pesticides and …
France gives guillotine the chop – archive, 1981
Deputies vote to end capital punishment despite opinion polls showing that two-thirds of French people favour the death penaltyFrom Paul Webster in Paris 27 August 1981 Continue r…
Kosovo's former president sentenced to 25 years for war crimes
Hashim Thaci has been jailed for crimes including torture and murder during Kosovo's independence war with Serbia.
Von der Leyen 'opens door' to Canada becoming associate EU member – video
The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has told the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, that she wants to open the door for his country to become the EU’s firs…
Why is the White House being so weird about Natalie Harp again? | Arwa Mahdawi
The president’s assistant travelled with him to Ireland – which really shouldn’t be much of a story. But his comms team seems determined to make it onePassport, money, emotional s…
EU chief opens door for Canada to become 'associate member'
Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.
European Union opens door for Canada to become first associate member
Commission president says partnership will create ‘common prosperity’ based on shared democratic valuesEurope live – latest updatesThe European Commission president, Ursula von de…
The Cycle of Love review –a 6,000-mile bike ride caps a real life Swedish-Indian romance
One Oscar-winning director, one horoscope-prompted meet-cute and a continent-crossing cyclist – is this the start of documentaries that make you happy-cry?Here is a story that on …
EU ‘most precarious’ it has ever been as it faces openly hostile world, von der Leyen warns – Europe live
European Commission president also says EU is the strongest it has ever been as she delivers her state of the European Union speechVon der Leyen says “kickstarting Europe’s econom…
UK mathematician debunks myth around Parthenon’s optical illusions
Study challenges belief that temple’s curves were designed to correct optical illusions that would have ruined its clean linesA mathematician has uncovered what may be one of the …
Students in Gaza ‘devastated’ after plan for them to study in Belgium fails
Belgian government unable to agree on evacuation of 13 students to take up scholarships at universitiesStudents who are unable to leave Gaza and take up scholarships at Belgian un…
Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump
The Canadian PM heads to Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.