Nicolas Schmit

Von der Leyen’s ‘style’ not good for Europe

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's leadership style has drawn criticism from former administration members. Nicolas Schmidt, ex-Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, expressed concern over the centralisation of…

Nicolas Schmit chosen to lead Socialist EU election campaign

Luxembourg’s Nicolas Schmit is running to become the center-left European Socialists’ lead candidate for the EU election, the party announced Thursday. Schmit, the 70-year-old EU commissioner for jobs and social…

EU considering SURE-type unemployment instrument for post-crisis phase

The European Union sees no immediate need to prolong its SURE unemployment scheme beyond the COVID-19 crisis but is looking into similar instruments to help the jobs market in the…

A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage

Pope Leo has debuted a new, forceful speaking style on his four-nation Africa tour this week, issuin...

Two arms brokers on trial in UK for missiles and fighter jet deals with Libya and Sudan

Two arms brokers arranged illegal deals to supply ex-Soviet surface-to-air missile systems to South ...

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 18 April 2026

Morning Briefing PM vows stable energy supply as inflation gap with euro area widens Prime Min...

Leading Balkan Cartel member arrested in Montenegro

On 15 April 2026, Europol supported law enforcement authorities in Montenegro in conducting a large-...

Far-right AfD overtakes German conservatives in new poll

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has edged ahead of the conservative Christian Democratic...

NATO will not collapse and US will defend its allies, Estonian minister says

NATO member Estonia has no doubt that the United States would help defend it if Russia attacks, its ...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 17 April 2026

Updated 1215 PM Abela Says Malta’s Gas and Aviation Fuel Supplies Secure Despite Global Crisis: P...

Italy urged by IEA chief to rethink nuclear power

Italy should reconsider its rejection of nuclear energy as it seeks greater energy security and econ...

Netherlands migration bills face backlash over “illegal stay” offence clause

A proposal in the Netherlands to make it a criminal offence to remain in the country without valid r...

Diplomatic strain between Washington and Rome deepens amid Iran and NATO row

United States President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, s...