Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Russia will be ready to attack Nato in three years, says German army chief
European defence chiefs have consistently warned that Putin is a threat to Europe
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Which issues look set to decide Sweden's election?
With three months to go until Sweden's general election on 13th September, parties are jostling for position. So far, one classic …
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EXPLAINED: Why has Denmark's new government got off to such a bad start?
Within hours of Denmark's new government being announced last week, the Social Democrats had descended into internal squabbling. N…
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Brexit: 10 years of regret?
On June 23, 2016 the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union with 52 percent of "Leave" votes against 48 percent for "Rem…
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Spain’s former PM faces tax fraud inquiry as police find €1.3m of jewellery
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, already under investigation for alleged influence-peddling, facing questions over items found in off…
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Poland records biggest rise in Global Peace Index
Poland’s rise was driven mainly by stronger ties with its neighbours.
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France accuses Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections and targeting SNP
Cyber agency says BlackCore targeted John Swinney, as well as interfering in New York and French elections France’s cybersecurity …
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EU energy ministers eye jet fuel reserves as Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens supply
With the peak summer season drawing near, EU energy ministers are wary that jet fuel supply may be further strained, even as analy…
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Washington plans to slash fighter jets and warships to NATO in Europe, US media report
The reported cutbacks come as European nations race to bolster their defence capacities since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukra…
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Not up for debate: Britain bans commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur
This week, FRANCE 24's media show Scoop looks at Britain's decision to block controversial left-wing commentators Hasan Piker and …
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Paris airport cancels or reroutes 3,000 flights for runway works
One of Paris' major airports has announced that 3,000 flights will either be cancelled or transferred to a different airport as it…
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Closed-doors agreement on Sweden's parliamentary pairing dispute collapses last-minute
The Moderates and the Social Democrats have been holding behind-the-scenes talks for weeks to resolve parliament's pairing dispute…
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How common is smoking in Italy really?
The haze over Italy’s restaurant terraces, beach clubs and bus stops might make it feel like smoking is still very popular, but is…
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Pope urges 'reciprocal' integration between migrants and host countries
During his visit to Tenerife, the pontiff called for integration based on rights and duties, urging migrants to learn the language…
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Jewellery discovery adds to legal woes for Spain ex-PM
Former Spanish prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is under investigation for alleged tax fraud and smuggling after jewell…
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What to know about the EU's new migration and asylum reforms as they come into effect
The bloc’s new migration rules take effect on Friday after months of political wrangling. Here are the changes that are now in for…
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Expert advice for navigating life on a 'temporary' permit in Germany
If your application for a residence permit is delayed for any reason in Germany there is a decent chance you'll end up with a temp…
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‘Land of the fulfilled farmers’: Why the grass seems to grow greener in Austria
Austria has repeatedly been acknowledged as a success story in the intergenerational renewal of its farming sector. A combination …
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Disaster drills helped prevent more deaths when quake hit Philippines, officials say
The numbers of dead and missing were considerably lowered after multiple verifications, the Office of Civil Defence said in a stat…
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Sweden's Prime Minister rocked by corruption claims
In this week's podcast: A tough week for Sweden's Prime Minister, a vote to end permanent residency, Left Party ejects members ove…
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Gaza Families search ruins after Israeli strikes hit homes
Palestinians in central Gaza searched through rubble on 12 June after Israeli strikes destroyed homes in Deir al-Balah and the Mag…
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'Extremely complex legislation: Can they agree on common rules to manage migration together?"
William Hilderbrandt is pleased to welcome Camille Le Coz. Director of the Migration Policy Institute of Europe. The implementatio…
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LISTED: All the ways to get cheap Deutsche Bahn tickets this summer
Planning a summer vacation by train? Here are the latest offers from Deutsche Bahn for cut-price railway travel around Germany.
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How EU countries watered down 'solidarity' plans to relocate asylum seekers
A new migration law introducing "mandatory solidarity" has been all but circumvented by the EU's member states, who will relocate …