Political groups nominate candidates for EU peace prize
By Martin Banks Socialist MEPs have nominated International Criminal Court (ICC) and its officials for this year’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
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September 23, 2026 EU messaged to Ukraine: “Europe is stepping up”
By Martin Banks EU member states have prolonged restrictive measures targeting those “responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.”
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September 22, 2026 Most EU citizens says CAP is “delivering on its promises”
Βy Martin Banks Most Europeans consider agriculture and rural areas important for Europe’s future.
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September 22, 2026 EU told: “strongly support Member States’ efforts to combat poverty”
By Martin Banks The EU and its member states are being urged to do more to combat poverty in Europe.
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September 21, 2026 Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany’s ‘democratic future’
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will keep his ruling coalition together for the sake of his country’s “democratic future”, following resounding defeats for his party in two state elections. “We are determined to live up to the historic challenges our country is facing,” Merz said, referring to the coalition between his Christian Democratic Unionist […]
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September 19, 2026 More EU cash aid for war torn Ukraine
By Martin Banks The European Commission has announced it will disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine for defence procurement.
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September 19, 2026 New resto is latest “must do” in city attracting 8m visitors a year
By Martin Banks Whisper it quietly but Christmas is coming and that means gearing up for some serious shopping.
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September 18, 2026 European leaders rush to counter looming diesel price surge as Saudi pipeline attacked
A pipeline that was being used as an alternative to the besieged Strait of Hormuz has come under attack, threatening to drive worldwide fuel prices even higher.
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September 17, 2026 MEPs adopt “tough” new measures to combat narco trafficking
By Martin Banks MEPs have adopted a “stronger, coordinated” EU response to narco-trafficking in Europe’s waters.
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September 17, 2026 New EU move to protect children online
By Martin Banks Key new moves are being taken by the EU to boost the online safety of children.
