EU urged to ‘protect freedom of assembly’
The Pride march in Pécs, Hungary is set to take place tomorrow Saturday (4 October) despite a ban.
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October 3, 2025 The EU’s defence drive lacks a plan and a political mandat
By Giles Merritt, founder of Friends of Europe It is almost 30 years since the last collaborative defence initiative collapsed, leaving Europe’s military clout weaker than ever. The Saint-Malo agreement’s promises of ‘hard power’ proved a mirage, the European Defence Agency largely toothless, and the EU’s battlegroups more a paper army than a deployable force. Today, […]
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October 3, 2025 “Decision time” awaits EU, says Costa
By Martin Banks European citizens are justifiably concerned about Russia’s increasingly provocative and reckless behaviour, says EU council chief Antonio Costa.
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October 3, 2025 Tackling housing crisis “must be a priority” – conference told
By Martin Banks Europe will hit its climate goals only if its smallest construction firms can fully contribute.
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October 3, 2025 The EU approves latest geographical indicators
By Martin Banks The European Commission has approved the addition of ‘Olive taggiasche liguri’ and ‘Carne Salada del Trentino’ from Italy to the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) and ‘Tharsys’ from Spain as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO).
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October 1, 2025 Taiwan diplomat appeals for sovereignty to be upheld
By Martin Banks Taiwan’s new ambassador in Brussels has made an impassioned plea for his nation’s sovereignty to be respected.
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October 1, 2025 Moldova election: “a resounding mandate for democracy”, say MEPs
By Martin Banks MEPs have greeted the outcome of elections in Moldova which saw the pro-European party of Moldovan President Maia Sandu claim victory and a new majority in parliament.
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September 29, 2025 Hot weather or rainfall in Europe “becoming increasingly concentrated”
By Martin Banks From flooding in northern Italy to torrential rain in Slovenia and submerged subway stations in Paris, extreme weather events have become a reality in EU member states.
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September 29, 2025 Italy ready to recognise Palestine on two conditions, PM Meloni says
Country-wide protests in Italy have illustrated the depth of public sentiment against Israel’s war in Gaza. Giorgia Meloni’s position has shifted on the issue, and she announced Italy would recognise the state if Israeli hostages are freed and Hamas is out of the government.
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September 25, 2025 EU and China Must Move from Words to Action
By Martin Banks The EU says the 27- strong bloc can do more and this would send a strong signal to the world.”
