heterogeneous centrist parliamentary group
Europe’s moderates must stop treating politics as a spectator sport: While centrists have retreated to myriad bubbles, extremists turn up, join up and organise
ft.com/content/b97d2ce4-43b0-4551-8ad8-059abb9d3f3e
Denmark lashes out again at Sánchez over Spain’s migration regularisation, but EU summit avoid linking migration to crime
euobserver.com/243228/sanchez-defends-spains-migrant-regularisation-as-danish-pm-leads-criticism-at-eu-summit/
Le Pen and the French far right could soon be a thorn in the side of Burnham: Marine Le Pen's grip on France is growing, and liberal Europe should be on ...
inews.co.uk/news/world/le-pen-france-far-right-soon-thorn-burnham-4800708
EU adopts Russia sanctions over crackdown on anti-war party, abduction of Ukrainian children
kyivindependent.com/eu-adopts-russian-election-sanctions-against-those-who-barred-anti-war-party-from-running/
The Globe and Mail Sep 24
OpinionIt’s a mistake to think extremists are winning because mainstream parties failed: Around the world, many of voters’ grievances were put into their minds by ...
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-extremists-mainstream-political-parties-afd-trump/
Europe’s Pro-Human Vision: Margrethe Vestager sees the EU’s landmark digital regulations as a solid foundation for managing the age of generative AI.
project-syndicate.org/magazine/european-way-of-tech-governance-vs-the-ai-deluge-by-margrethe-vestager-2026-09
Paid articlePaywall Europe’s Pro-Human Vision: Margrethe Vestager sees the EU’s landmark digital regulations as a solid foundation for managing the age of generative AI.
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Is AfD's historic win in Germany an indication of rise of the far right?: Founded in 2013 as a euro-sceptic party, the AfD has moved sharply right on migration ...
business-standard.com/world-news/afd-saxony-anhalt-win-tests-germany-far-right-firewall-126090800841_1.html
New Defense Minister Tells EU Counterparts Ukraine Needs $27B to Negate Ballistic Missile Blitz
kyivpost.com/post/83600
Algorithms are choosing who sees what political ads. NZ urgently needs transparency
rnz.co.nz/news/politics/1124126/algorithms-are-choosing-who-sees-what-political-ads-nz-urgently-needs-transparency
Olive Press News Spain Aug 05
Spain asks EU allies to ‘stop blaming Morocco’ for Ceuta crisis as Spanish court investigates whether police had advance warning
theolivepress.es/spain-news/2026/08/05/spain-morocco-eu-blame/
expats.cz Aug 05
Prague’s untapped voting bloc: A new shortcut helps EU citizens register to vote: 58,820 EU citizens can vote in Prague, but fewer than 3 percent are registered ...
expats.cz/czech-news/article/czech-local-elections-2026-why-eu-residents-should-register-to-vote-now
OpinionNZ has the sunshine, the tech and the expertise for solar – but not the political will
newsroom.co.nz/2026/07/23/nz-has-the-sunshine-the-tech-and-the-expertise-for-solar-but-not-the-political-will/
EU far right cries foul, Commission unfazed about Magyar's purgatorium: Orbán allies across Europe have raised concerns over Hungarian democracy after the ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/eu-far-right-cries-foul-but-commission-unfazed-by-magyars-purgatorium
OpinionNZ has the sunshine, the tech and the expertise for solar – but not the political will
newsroom.co.nz/2026/07/23/nz-has-the-sunshine-the-tech-and-the-expertise-for-solar-but-not-the-political-will/
EU to give boost to prosecutor’s office as part of new anti-corruption measures later this year
euobserver.com/229172/eu-to-give-boost-to-prosecutors-office-as-part-of-new-anti-corruption-measures-later-this-year/
OpinionMEPs voting to shield themselves from investigation? Sadly, that’s all too typical
euobserver.com/228920/politicians-vote-to-shield-themselves-from-investigation-how-typical/
Europe of Sovereign Nations will now face a process that could see it stripped of its status as a European political party, losing funding in the process ... Show more
EU Parliament triggers procedure to ban AfD's EU Party
EU Parliament triggers procedure to ban AfD's EU Party
Behind the suspension of MCC Brussels, a crackdown on cronyism: The think tank’s rise to prominence shows how ultraconservatives flush with funds from Russian ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/2222497/behind-the-suspension-of-mcc-brussels-a-crackdown-on-cronyism
The Spectator Jul 08
Is Nigel Farage really an ‘outsider’?: Nigel Farage is a master of using political resignation as an opportunity for re-invention and changing the agenda
spectator.com/article/is-nigel-farage-really-an-outsider/
dpa-international.com Jul 07
EU Parliament votes to investigate far-right party group: The European Parliament voted on Tuesday in favour of launching an investigation into the Europe of ...
dpa-international.com/politics/urn:newsml:dpa.com:20090101:260707-930-346711/
Week in Review: Hopes, Schemes and Stand-Offs: While some countries in the region dare to hope that they might join the EU in the near future ...
balkaninsight.com/2026/07/03/week-in-review-hopes-schemes-and-stand-offs/bi/
Opinion‘Brexit has caused a decade of political chaos - we should be glad for it’: Our reporter says few people remember where they were, what they were doing or even ...
kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/brexit-has-caused-a-decade-of-political-chaos-we-should-b-341991/
John Swinney could let daylight into the party’s inner sanctum: SHOULD John Swinney allow a Commons/Holyrood inquiry into the lax systems that let Peter Murrell ...
thenational.scot/politics/26164375.john-swinney-let-daylight-partys-inner-sanctum/
Can EU figures actually be fired?: A job with the EU is not necessarily a job for life. This is how officials and lawmakers can find themselves in the ...
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/2156879/can-eu-figures-actually-be-fired
On today’s #EuropeToday :
The EU weighs direct talks with Russia, a corruption scandal pushes Pedro Sánchez into political turmoil ... Show more
EU Parliament strips far-right Spanish lawmaker’s immunity: Prosecutors in Madrid can now move forward with their campaign finance case against Alvise Pérez.
politico.eu/article/european-parliament-strips-immunity-spanish-mep-alvise-perez/
Inside the Greens's dating-app election-winning strategy: WOULD you swipe right on the Scottish Greens?
thenational.scot/news/26114544.inside-greenss-dating-app-election-winning-strategy/
EU parties misspent €1.5M in European election campaign, documents show: Parliament’s finance report says almost all parties and foundations were found to have ...
politico.eu/article/parties-euro-1-5-million-eu-election-campaign/
Keep Talking Greece Apr 30
Poll: Significant decline in ruling New Democracy and PM Mitsotakis ratings: The so-called legitimacy crisis leads to a "collapse" of ratings for ruling New ...
keeptalkinggreece.com/2026/04/29/poll-greece-april-2026-decline-ratings-mitsotakis-nd/
Bulgaria risks becoming 'Trojan horse' after election, EU centrists warn: Bulgaria’s ammunition output is vital for Ukraine. Experts warn disruptions could ...
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/2091703/bulgaria-risks-becoming-trojan-horse-after-election-eu-centrists-warn
Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar comes from the same political party as outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. And like his predecessor ... Show more
Europe’s plan to keep Ukraine afloat — even if Hungary keeps blocking €90B loan: Kyiv was expected to run out of money at the end of this month ...
politico.eu/article/europe-plan-to-keep-ukraine-afloat-hungary-blocking-e90b-loan/
ccla.org Mar 09
Senate resists political campaigning privacy exemption by amending Bill C-4 - CCLA
ccla.org/privacy/senate-amends-bill-c-4-resisting-political-campaigning-privacy-exemption/
Two EU Commissioners under fire for alleged election campaign involvem: The S&D and Renew Europe groups criticised the participation of commissioners Fitto and ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/06/two-eu-commissioners-under-fire-for-alleged-election-campaign-involvement
ekathimerini.com Feb 03
OpinionThe Tories at a turning point: Britain’s Conservative Party likes to call itself the oldest political party in the world. Some historians trace its origins to ...
ekathimerini.com/opinion/1294238/the-tories-at-a-turning-point/
Inside Starmer’s plan to fight next general election on Brexit divide: Exclusive: After tacking to the right on migration, it is on EU relations that the ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-starmer-eu-uk-labour-election-b2905045.html
Farmers take part in major rolling protest against Mercosur deal: Thousands of Irish farmers have participated in a rolling protest in the heart of the country ...
independent.ie/irish-news/farmers-take-part-in-major-rolling-protest-against-mercosur-deal/a668076488.html
Key FactsEU and Mercosur Forge Largest Free Trade Agreement
Jan 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
- The EU and Mercosur countries Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay have finalized a massive free trade zone pending imminent signing.
- The pact intends to reduce tariffs and trade barriers, benefiting around 60,000 European exporters with significant cost savings.
- Key sectors like automotive, machinery, and pharmaceuticals stand to gain, while concessions were made to protect European farmers.
- Opponents express concerns about environmental impact and agricultural competitiveness, but the EU Commission guarantees adherence to strict standards and protective measures.
In the context of an increasingly protectionist and unilateral international environment, the agreement is a signal for international trade as a factor for economic growth, from which both blocks will benefit.— Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the significance of the Mercosur agreement.
Polish president aligns with Trump to block Brussels’ Big Tech law: Nawrocki called EU social media law “Orwellian,” echoing Washington’s main line of attack.
politico.eu/article/polish-president-blocks-brussels-big-tech-law-toeing-donald-trump-line-on-free-speech/
UK set to rejoin EU's Erasmus scheme from 2027: Britain is set to rejoin the European Union's Erasmus student exchange programme, which it left almost five ...
thelocal.it/20251217/uk-to-rejoin-eu-erasmus-scheme-from-2027
Key FactsUK Rejoins Erasmus+ with £570m Investment
Dec 17, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: channel4.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: channel4.com
- The UK government has finalized a deal with the EU to re-enter the Erasmus+ student exchange program.
- This initiative allows UK students to live and study in EU countries for up to one year, with reciprocal arrangements for EU nationals in the UK.
- Following Brexit, the UK withdrew from Erasmus+ and launched the Turing Scheme, which does not cover tuition or travel costs.
- The agreement is seen as a significant improvement in UK-EU relations and aims to broaden educational opportunities for young people.
Joining Erasmus+ is a huge win for our young people, breaking down barriers and widening horizons to ensure everyone, from every background, has the opportunity to study and train abroad.— Nick Thomas-Symonds, UK Europe Minister, regarding the UK's rejoining of the Erasmus+ programme.
guyanachronicle.com Dec 23 25
The transparency cul-de-sac in Guyana - Guyana Chronicle: DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not ...
guyanachronicle.com/2025/12/23/the-transparency-cul-de-sac-in-guyana/
Three reasons for hope in 2026: "Europe is ending a gut-wrenching year on a mixed note."
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/1891196/three-reasons-for-hope-in-2026
Democracy Digest: EU Summit Agrees €90 Billion Loan to Ukraine Without Central Europe
balkaninsight.com/2025/12/19/democracy-digest-eu-summit-agrees-e90-billion-loan-to-ukraine-without-central-europe/
Week in Review: Highs and Lows, Twists and Turns: As 2025 draws to a close, our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week takes stock of a turbulent ...
balkaninsight.com/2025/12/19/week-in-review-highs-and-lows-twists-and-turns/
Georgia Today Dec 08 25
EU report warns of oligarchic influence risks in Georgia: A new assessment from the European Center for Anti-Corruption and State Building Research warns that ...
georgiatoday.ge/eu-report-warns-of-oligarchic-influence-risks-in-georgia/
guyanachronicle.com Nov 23 25
OpinionLooking at the EU observers’ report with raised brows - Guyana Chronicle: DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the ...
guyanachronicle.com/2025/11/23/looking-at-the-eu-observers-report-with-raised-brows/
How NGOs die — Europe's playbook for dismantling democracy: The playbook is brutally efficient: fabricate a scandal, delegitimise and defund organisations into ...
euobserver.com/eu-political/ar1c67c9a3
Things that go boo: The best of POLITICO’s coverage selected by Senior Executive Editor Kate Day. By KATE DAY View in your browser Dear readers ...
politico.eu/newsletter/politico-confidential/things-that-go-boo/
Ending EU free movement a ‘disaster’ for Britain, says Green Party’s Zack Polanski
politico.eu/article/end-eu-free-movement-disaster-uk-green-party-zack-polanski/
Nadine Dorries wants Question Time change after Swindon show: Nadie Dorries has called for change on Question Time after a Swindon audience mocked her.
swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/25578331.nadine-dorries-wants-question-time-change-swindon-show/
Meat without slaughter: EU weighs the promise and politics of cultivated meat: “It’s about a more compassionate way of producing meat without harming animals and ...
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/1805532/meat-without-slaughter-eu-weighs-the-promise-and-politics-of-cultivated-meat
Annual audit of errors in EU spending starts discharge procedure in the Parliament
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/1790464/annual-audit-of-errors-in-eu-spending-starts-discharge-procedure-in-the-parliament
Brussels prepares tighter visa rules for third countries over migration: The plan include targeted visa restrictions on uncooperative third countries ...
euractiv.com/news/brussels-prepares-tighter-visa-rules-for-third-countries-over-migration/
LETTER: Don't treat the electorate as fools: I AM not a member of any political party. And the leaflet from the Reform Party that came through my door recently ...
keighleynews.co.uk/news/25517864.letter-dont-treat-electorate-fools/
I’ll be in the pub: The best of POLITICO’s coverage selected by lead European editor Kate Day. Discover the most impactful stories in Europe and beyond ...
politico.eu/newsletter/politico-confidential/ill-be-in-the-pub/
expats.cz Oct 03 25
Czech election 2025: Where parties stand on 6 issues that could reshape daily life
expats.cz/czech-news/article/czech-election-2025-where-parties-stand-on-6-issues-that-could-reshape-daily-life
Leaders press to reshape EU under Putin’s aggressive shadow: Wednesday’s Copenhagen summit is a step toward turning the EU into a military power ...
politico.eu/article/leaders-press-to-reshape-eu-under-vladimir-putin-russia-aggressive-shadow/
Israel on the docks as workers of the Med unite: Presented by Amazon By SARAH WHEATON with ZOYA SHEFTALOVICH PRESENTED BY Send tips here | Contact us on X ...
politico.eu/newsletter/brussels-playbook/israel-on-the-docks-as-workers-of-the-med-unite/
Upcoming vote in Moldova to 'define future', pro-EU party leader says: The leader of the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), Igor Gorsu, says Sunday’s ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/26/moldovan-pro-eu-president-says-upcoming-election-will-define-countrys-future
Moldova's PM accuses Russia of using elections to 'take power' : Moldovan authorities have accused Russia of conducting a hybrid war to try to derail the ...
euronews.com/2025/09/25/moldovas-prime-minister-accuses-russia-of-using-countrys-election-to-take-power
Middle East: Greta Thunberg to embark on Gaza-bound flotilla: The Swedish activist will again board a ship carrying aid that will depart for Gaza ...
dw.com/en/middle-east-greta-thunberg-to-embark-on-gaza-bound-flotilla/live-73818605
During her State of the EU speech, Ursula von der Leyen offered a preview of the next round of sanctions against Russia and a "reparations loan" for ... Show more
France, Germany push EU to finally sanction Russian oil majors, energy allies: The joint push comes as the EU is poised to present its next sanctions package in ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/france-germany-push-eu-to-finally-sanction-russian-oil-majors-energy-allies/
"We will put our bilateral support to Israel on hold. We will propose sanctions on the extremist ministers and on violent settlers ... Show more
Greek PM calls fraud in EU farm subsidies 'a chronic problem': The EU is mainly investigating the period since Mitsotakis' government took office
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/greek-pm-calls-fraud-in-eu-farm-subsidies-a-chronic-problem/
Trump threatens retaliation after EU hits Google with antitrust fine
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/06/trump-threatens-retaliation-after-eu-hits-google-with-antitrust-fine
2025 State of Union Speech: What was missing in the speech?: “Europe's independence is about protecting our freedoms. Our democracy and the rule of law are the ...
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/1747299/2025-state-of-union-speech-what-was-missing-in-the-speech
India asks Germany for help in search for EU free trade deal: Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said in Delhi that while others, like the US ...
dw.com/en/india-asks-germany-for-help-in-search-for-eu-free-trade-deal/a-73864775
EU energy chief Dan Jorgensen is confident that a deal to end Russian energy from entering the bloc by 2027 will happen “quite soon” ... Show more
Brussels, my love? MEPs cheer 'nice' speech but lament lack of action: In this edition of our weekly European politics show, we pick apart the Commission ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/13/brussels-my-love-von-der-leyen-vouches-to-fight-for-europe
EU chief von der Leyen's plane hit by suspected Russian GPS interference: The European Commission said the plane's navigation was disrupted in Bulgaria on Sunday ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c9d07z1439zo
Israel could face massive EU sanctions, despite veto: Israel could still face an avalanche of EU sanctions despite its veto-holding allies in the Council ...
euobserver.com/eu-and-the-world/areb348ade
Paid articlePaywallHungary sues EU over Russian assets being used for Ukraine aid: Hungary's government, which maintains warm relations with Russia, has a history of regularly ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/27/hungary-sues-eu-over-frozen-russian-assets-being-used-to-provide-ukraine-aid
Top court rejects EU approval for Russian nuclear plant in Hungary: ECJ questions whether Viktor Orbán’s government followed bloc’s rules when contracting ...
ft.com/content/7a86b25b-540f-41ea-82d4-a2002f8e4ff7
Paid articlePaywallThe controversial Georgian mine fueling Europe’s new industrial arms race: A troubled manganese mine in the former Soviet state is exposing the European Union’s ...
politico.eu/article/georgia-mining-industrial-arms-race-manganese-environment-workers-rights/
Take a look at today's top headlines, which include all the latest information on the murder of activist Charlie Kirk.
EU to boost satellite defences against GPS jamming, Defence commissioner says: The European Union will deploy additional satellites in low Earth orbit to ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/eu-boost-satellite-defences-against-gps-jamming-defence-commissioner-says-2025-09-01/
Trans people must be allowed ID reflecting lived gender, EU court adviser says: EU countries are already obliged to recognise the legal gender a person has ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/trans-people-must-be-allowed-id-reflecting-lived-gender-eu-court-adviser-says/
