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Sweden adopts tougher immigration law linking residency to ‘good behaviour’

Sweden's parliament passed a law on Monday allowing authorities to revoke immigrants' residency permits based on bad behaviour, such as having unpaid debts, doing undeclared work or ‌links to extremist…

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Armenia’s pro-Europe party wins election and cements shift away from Russia

Armenia’s ruling pro-Europe party has won parliamentary elections, confirming the country’s pivot towards Europe and away from its traditional ally, Russia. Final results in the small South Caucasus country showed…

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Merz plays down US military withdrawal plans

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has insisted he will maintain close ties with Washington despite plans by Donald Trump to withdraw thousands of US troops. Speaking on German television, Merz said…

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Europe’s response to the Iran war energy crunch

The European Commission will publish a package of measures on Wednesday seeking to offset surging energy prices, as countries grapple with the biggest shock to energy markets in history from…

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Number of immigrants in EU reaches record high of 64.2 million in 2025

The number of immigrants residing in the European Union climbed to a record high of 64.2 million in ‌2025, up about 2.1 million from a year earlier, according to a…

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Airlines cancel flights, ground planes as jet fuel shock hits Europe

The jet fuel crisis caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is forcing major European airlines to cut flights and ground planes amid a looming supply crunch. International…

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“Deaf” wins the 2026 LUX Audience Award

The European Parliament, together with EU citizens and MEPs, has awarded the 2026 LUX Audience Award to Spanish director Eva Libertad for her film Deaf. The prize reflects the Parliament’s…

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EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children’s social media access

The EU's age verification app for online platforms is ready and will soon be ‌available to use, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday, as member states…

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Nearly Two-Thirds of Estonians Contemplate Leaving the Country

A recent straw poll by Estonian newspaper Maaleht suggests growing unease among the country’s population, with nearly two-thirds of respondents saying they are considering leaving Estonia or would do so…

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Belgium to Deploy Soldiers in Streets for Security Patrols

Belgium will begin deploying soldiers on its streets from Monday, Defence Minister Theo Francken announced Thursday during a plenary session of the Chamber of Representatives. Up to 200 soldiers will…

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SIPRI: Europe now world’s biggest arms importer

Europe became the world's biggest arms importer over the last five years as governments reacted to Russia's threat and waning confidence in U.S. security commitments, data from the Stockholm International…

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Time for Malta to play big in Europe

Europe is entering one of the most turbulent phases in its modern history. The headlines across POLITICO this week read like a warning siren: geopolitical instability, economic stagnation, migration tensions,…

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UPDATED: Severe Snow, Ice and Cold Disrupt Air and Rail Travel Across Western Europe

Freezing weather gripped swathes of Europe on Tuesday, with snow and icy conditions forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights in the Netherlands and leading to the deaths of five…

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How Europe is using taxes to slow down fast fashion

VicVa/Shutterstock Albert Navarro García, Universitat de Girona Did you know that making one cotton t-shirt uses around 2,700 litres of water, around the amount that a person drinks in three…

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US wants Europe to take over most Nato defence capabilities by 2027

The US wants Europe to take over the majority of NATO’s conventional defence capabilities, from intelligence to missiles, by 2027, Pentagon officials told diplomats in Washington this week, Reuters reports.…

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Europe urged to boost efforts to combat bird flu threat as outbreaks surge

European countries should step up efforts to combat bird flu threats amid an “unprecedented” number of outbreaks this autumn, health authorities have warned. Avian influenza is exploding among wild birds…

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European companies cut jobs in response to slowing economy

Several European companies have frozen hiring or cut jobs this year, citing difficult economic conditions exacerbated by U.S. tariffs. Here are some of the companies that announced layoffs: CAR AND…

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From Valletta to Vienna: The EU’s Safest and Riskiest Cities for Gun Crime

This report, compiled by Euronews, examines the latest data on gun crime across the European Union, comparing which countries and capitals — including Valletta — rank among the safest and…

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Europe’s summer of extreme weather caused €43bn of short-term losses

The violent weather that battered Europe this summer caused short-term economic losses of at least €43bn, according to an EU-wide estimate, with costs expected to rise to €126bn by 2029.…

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Europe’s wildfires hit tourism spots and forests

Firefighters across Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey and the Balkans are battling wildfires, with another heatwave pushing temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) across parts of Europe. Global warming…

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Southern Europe swelters under deadly heatwave as temperatures pass 40C

Deadly heat of up to 42C is searing southern Europe, as scientists warn of a “molotov cocktail” of climatic conditions that is fuelling vast wildfires across the Mediterranean. Météo-France placed…

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EU population hits record 450 million on another migration boost

Migration into the European Union pushed its population to a record 450.4 million people last year, offsetting a natural population decline for the fourth straight year, EU data released on…

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European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths, scientists estimate

Around 2,300 people died of heat-related causes across 12 European cities during the severe heatwave that ended last week, according to a rapid scientific analysis published on Wednesday. The study…

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Air traffic control nightmare looms this summer

French air traffic controllers are planning to walk off the job on Thursday and Friday, signaling a summer travel season that threatens to be plagued with delays. The core reason…

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Rising Death Toll as Europe Endures Record-Breaking Summer Heatwave

Four people died in Spain, two in France and two in Italy as an early summer heatwave continued to grip much of Europe on Wednesday, triggering health alerts and forest…

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Spain, Serbia and Slovenia register record hot temperatures

A heatwave continues to grip large parts of Europe, with authorities in many countries issuing health warnings amid searing temperatures. Southern Spain is the worst-affected region, with temperatures in the…

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Europe on brink of endemic dengue and chikungunya as mosquitoes move north

The feverish diseases dengue and chikungunya could soon become endemic in Europe as the tiger mosquitoes that transmit these viruses spread farther north due to global warming, according to new…

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Spring Drought Poses Growing Threat to European Agriculture and Waterways

From the front lines in Ukraine to ordinarily damp Belgium, a shortage of rainfall has left much of Europe parched halfway through spring. The early drought spells trouble for supply…

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Europe had most widespread floods for more than a decade in 2024

Europe faced its most widespread flooding last year since 2013, with 30% of the continent's river network hit by significant floods, scientists said on Tuesday, as fossil fuel-driven climate change…

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Europe just had warmest March on record

Europe experienced its warmest March since records began, as climate change continues to push temperatures to unprecedented levels, European Union scientists said on Tuesday. Globally, last month was the planet's…

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Danish intelligence warns Russia could start a major war in Europe within 5 years

If Moscow perceives NATO as weak, Russia could be ready to wage a "large-scale war" in Europe within five years, the Danish Defense Intelligence Service (DDIS) has said. "Russia is…

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France’s Foreign Minister urges tougher EU action on Musk, says laws must be enforced

The European Commission must use its existing legislation in a much tougher manner, France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said, referring to Elon Musk. "Either the European Commission applies with the…

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Bricks over clicks as shops come back into fashion in Europe

The rise of online shopping has led to swathes of store closures, casting doubt over the future of retail malls and high streets, but in Europe there are signs that…

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Summer 2024 was the warmest on record for Europe

The average surface air temperature over European land for summer (June–August) 2024 was the highest on record for the season at 1.54°C above the 1991-2020 average. The three summer months…

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Flood-hit central Europe will get billions in EU aid, von der Leyen promises

The European Union will make billions of euros available to help central Europe recover from severe floods, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said , as she pledged support…

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Central Europe flood deaths rise

Volunteers and emergency personnel raced to secure river banks and buildings in Poland and Hungary as flood waters that have wreaked havoc across central Europe began to rise in new…

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More than 47,000 people died in Europe last year due to heat

More than 47,000 people died in Europe due to scorching temperatures in 2023, with countries in the region's south hit the hardest, according to a report by the Barcelona Institute…

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European Parliament Election Results 2023: Implications for National Governments & EU Direction

Government's across Europe suffered a significant dent in their support during the weekend's electoral test. From Malta to France, same with Belgium, Germany and Hungary the results have indicated a…

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European Football Weekend Roundup

Bittersweet farewell for Xavi Barcelona ended the season with a 2-1 victory at Sevilla in LaLiga on Sunday, making departing coach Xavi Hernandez's farewell bittersweet after a trophy-less season in…

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European soccer weekend round up

PSV CAN HAVE GREATEST EVER DUTCH LEAGUE SEASON PSV Eindhoven clinched the Dutch league title with two games to go when they came from behind to defeat Sparta Rotterdam 4-2…

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Warner Bros Discovery to launch Max streaming service in Europe before Olympics

Warner Bros Discovery announced it was set to launch its Max streaming service in Europe from May 21, ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris this year. The platform will…

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Tight monetary stance needed in many emerging European economies, says IMF

Underlying inflation stronger than in advanced economies Central banks must be able to fulfil inflation mandates Region set for slower convergence in living standards By Gergely Szakacs March 15 (Reuters)…

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Floods and snow hit Northwest Europe after latest Atlantic storm

By Pascal Rossignol Parts of Europe hit by heavy rain or snow Temperatures fall in northern Scandinavia Flooding affects travel in some areas ARQUES, France, (Reuters) - Parts of northwestern…

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Holiday travel peaks in Europe despite security warnings

By Joanna Plucinska, Susanne Neumayer-Remter and Christine Uyanik LONDON/MUNICH, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Travel within Europe in the busy holiday season is exceeding 2022 levels, despite security warnings from authorities…

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European air fares ‘rising way above inflation’, ACI Europe says

Air fares in Europe are "rising way above inflation," Airports Council International (ACI) Europe said on Tuesday, rebutting statements from airline lobby group IATA.The International Air Transport Association (IATA) -…

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Europe’s firefighters call for reinforcements as wildfires worsen

By Joanna Gill Unions want more investment in personnel and equipment Climate change increases workloads and health risks As EU invests in fire planes, more cooperation urged BRUSSELS - As…

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Europe braces for another heatwave – Euronews

Europe is bracing for another heatwave this weekend - and into next week - as temperatures soar. The sweltering conditions are caused by a high-pressure system arriving from Africa. This…

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Tourist boom fuels inflation – FT

The holiday boom across the EU’s hotspots this summer — with hotel room rates surging nearly 20 per cent and air flights up more than 30 per cent — is…

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Solar power to the rescue as Europe’s energy system weathers extreme heat

By Kate Abnett and Susanna Twidale Solar output sets records in southern Europe More solar helps meet energy demand for cooling Extreme heat puts Europe's power grids under strain BRUSSELS/LONDON…

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Europe sees another year of droughts and wildfires

Europe is battling the effects of scorching weather, with June having been the hottest month on record in the 174-year history of temperature monitoring. #Last year, heatwaves resulted in over…

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Warning that heatwaves to persist throughout August

Large parts of the world will continue to bake in heatwaves throughout August, an expert has warned. Southern Europe, as well as areas of the US and Asia, have experienced…

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Intensifying heat waves prompt health warnings for Europe, US

By Liliana Salgado PHOENIX (Reuters) - A global pattern of heat waves scorching parts of Europe, Asia and the United States intensified, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of an…

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UPDATED: ‘Heat storm’ stretches into southern Europe, health alerts issued

ROME (Reuters) - Italy issued hot weather red alerts for 16 cities on Sunday, with meteorologists warning that temperatures will hit record highs across southern Europe in the coming days.…

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Southern Europe and U.S. Southwest hit with extreme temperatures

By Deborah Kyvrikosaios and Liliana Salgado Tourists crowded shadeless Acropolis Hill in 40C heat U.S. city Phoenix records 15 days in a row above 110F Homeless people treated for third…

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Europe’s ongoing strike-related travel disruptions

July 14 (Reuters) - European airports are in the midst of another busy summer as passenger numbers globally recover to pre-pandemic levels, while airline and airport staff continue wage talks.…

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European heatwave: what’s causing it and is climate change to blame?

Europe is currently in the midst of a heatwave. Italy, in particular, is expected to face blistering heat, with temperatures projected to reach 40℃ to 45℃. There’s even a chance…

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Cerberus heatwave threatens new record temperatures for Europe

By Renee Maltezou and Angelo Amante ATHENS/ROME (Reuters) - Southern Europe continued to swelter under a fierce heatwave, with a warning that temperatures could hit record highs for the continent…

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