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Von der Leyen: ‘We need to talk about racism, and we need to act’
European Parliament debate follows protests worldwide over racism and police brutality.
Poland’s Duda lands White House invitation
Meeting Trump could help Duda at the polls.
Discrimination law sparks Berlin standoff over German police
The interior minister said he would no longer deploy federal police to the capital.
English football’s political dilemma
Support for Marcus Rashford highlights top league’s contradictory stance on politics.
Boris Johnson’s plane to get Union Jack makeover
RAF Voyager will be painted red, white and blue.
Can Trudeau win UN bid — and put Canada back on the map?
It’s Canada vs. Ireland vs. Norway in Wednesday’s vote for two nonpermanent U.N. Security Council seats.
How critical is it for non-European companies to manage sensitive EU information?
In communications, 85 percent of the EU’s top players are not European owned, 97 percent are consumer, not citizen-focused, and most operate from non-EU HQs. There’s an exception
Polish leader may visit White House as Trump pushes troop shift in Europe
The trip to Washington would come as the US plans a controversial drawdown of troops in Germany.
EU ramps up criticism of Trump over International Criminal Court
Foreign policy chief brands move to impose sanctions on officials ‘unacceptable.’
After blindsiding allies, US gives no details on Trump’s troop plan
‘Nothing firm has been set,’ US NATO ambassador says after Stoltenberg concedes he initially wasn’t told about drawdown in Germany.
Violent gang clashes in Dijon add to French government security woes
Authorities’ response deemed too soft as armed gangs battle on the streets.
UK U-turn on food vouchers after footballer Marcus Rashford’s campaign
Government says scheme will be extended over the summer.
Hungary to end special powers, but opens door to future rule by decree
Rights activists say they are worried by the latest move.
Conservative MEPs wary of backing text condemning Trump, police brutality
European Parliament to vote on anti-racism resolution in wake of ‘appalling’ death of George Floyd in the US.
France’s National Rally fined in campaign fraud case
Marine Le Pen’s party fined €18,750 for connection to fraudulent scheme.
Chokehold arrests to continue in France for now: reports
Interior Minister Christophe Castaner’s decision will not take effect until September.
The Churchill factor: Boris would rather everyone talked about Winston
But the war-time PM’s place as Britain’s greatest hero is not as sure as it once was.
How the pandemic will shake up the university landscape
British and American universities will be hit harder by financial troubles than those in continental Europe.
He raped a 12-year-old girl. They built him a statue.
Italian elite defend monument to journalist Indro Montanelli.
Trump confirms he wants to pull thousands of US troops from Germany
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he wanted to lower the number of U.S. troops in Germany to 25,000 in response to what he characterized as …
Transatlantic blues as Pompeo holds EU talks
Videoconference to emphasize ties with Washington only highlights myriad disagreements.
White House to host Kosovo peace talks, envoy says
Move puts Trump administration in driving seat in EU’s volatile backyard.
Pilot dies after US military aircraft crashes into North Sea
F-15 from RAF Lakenheath in the east of England crashed during a routine training mission.
5Star Movement founder given €3.5M by Venezuela: report
Nicolás Maduro authorized the sending of a suitcase containing money to Milan, according to report denied by Italian party.
Boris Johnson: Statue protests are attempt to ‘photoshop’ history
The UK prime minister said removing monuments to slave traders was a ‘distortion of our history.’
Most Poles, Hungarians don’t think their countries are democratic: poll
A majority say there isn’t enough democracy in the two countries.
Europe’s existential recovery fund battle
It’s time to set aside resistance to mutualized debt and rally behind a common response.
EU bodies can’t shake off coronavirus shackles
Social distancing, travel trouble and health concerns still limit work of Parliament, Commission and Council.
Macron hints at post-coronavirus reset for presidency
French president sketches out the main themes of the next two years of his mandate.
Macron says France won’t ‘tear down statues’ amid anti-racism protests
French president acknowledges that some citizens still face discrimination because of their race.
Irish party leaders agree coalition deal
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Greens agree more ambitious environmental goals as part of deal.
Poland’s Duda turns to LGBTQ attacks as election campaign falters
Incumbent Andrzej Duda hopes to use the divisive strategy to revive his reelection chances.
Putin: Protests and coronavirus show US ‘internal crises’
‘I see nothing good for the country,’ says the Russian president.
Frontex records jump in unauthorized migration
Migration into the EU is still down overall compared to 2019.
Johnson condemns ‘racist thuggery’ after UK protests turn violent
The British prime minister said that violent protesters would face the ‘full force of the law.’
Thousands in France protest police violence and racism
Racial minorities and anti-racist groups have long denounced racial profiling by law enforcement.
Charles Michel: Pandemic made all of Europe ‘Italian’
European Council president says country’s coronavirus sacrifices ‘probably indirectly saved lives in the rest of Europe.’
Tension on the agenda when Pompeo meets EU foreign ministers
US secretary of state hold virtual talks with EU ministers and appeal for Europe’s support against China.
World’s cartoonists on this week’s events
Drawing the top stories around the globe.
Portugal can’t shake the virus, even at the beach
Stubborn suburban outbreaks cloud Portugal’s coronavirus summer.
Russian rivalry behind Prague ricin assassination hoax
Feud between diplomats led to fake plot to kill mayor, spy service says.
Prosecutors quiz Italy’s Conte over Lombardy lockdown
PM said he is ‘not worried’ about the investigation and had followed ‘conscience and science.’
Boris Johnson’s week from hell
Dire economic data, rebellious allies and sustained criticism made for a week the British prime minister will want to forget.
Hungary faces ‘moment of truth’ over rule by decree, Jourová says
European Commission VP also hopes for new dialogue with Poland after election.
Macron under pressure over police violence and race
France’s antiracist movement has gained traction in recent weeks.
Boris Johnson: ‘We cannot edit our past’
British prime minister encouraged people not to join Black Lives Matter protests.
EU is still ‘blind’ to diversity
At least 50M people of color live in Europe, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at the EU institutions.
EU lawmakers propose taking China to court over Hong Kong security law
European Parliament set to suggest filing a lawsuit at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
Belgian prince defends Leopold II: ‘He never went to Congo’
‘I don’t see how he could have made people suffer on the ground,’ Belgian Prince Laurent tells local media.
MEPs urge transparency ahead of German Council presidency
Ending corporate sponsorship of presidencies and proactive legislative transparency are among their demands.
























































