French Government Falls as Barnier Loses No-Confidence Vote

The European Commission is facing growing criticism after confirming plans to invite Taliban representatives to Brussels for sensitive talks on the deportation and return of Afghanistan migrants from Europe. The move, coordinated with Sweden, has reignited debate over the EU’s engagement with Afghanistan’s de facto rulers despite ongoing international condemnation of the Taliban’s human rights a

A delayed freedom of information request. An opaque procurement process. An EU agency that stops responding. When a public institution goes silent or acts unfairly, frustration turns into an accountability question. This guide to European Ombudsman complaints outlines where the accountability mechanism begins, ends, and how to use it effectively.
The European Ombudsman is not a court, and that di

His warning resonates as Europe grapples with sluggish growth and a growing productivity disparity with the U.S. These challenges have been exacerbated by U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to power, as Washington adopts a more confrontational stance on trade and security.
Draghi, a former Italian prime minister, re-emerged in the EU’s political arena after unveiling a plan in 2024 to reverse th

The head of a major airline has called for a “clear resolution” to hostilities in the Middle East.
The call from Emirates comes amid continuing economic and political uncertainty caused by the bitter conflict between the U.S and Iran.
The war has impacted badly on global air travel with fears of shortages of aviation fuel in the coming weeks.
 But Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and

KNEWSWIRE // PRESS RELEASE // On Europe Day, volunteers in Paris distributed 1,500 educational items on human rights, capturing attention in the city.
PARIS, France — 9 May 2026 — A mobile human rights exhibit in central Paris on 9 May engaged the public in learning about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its history.
Set in a prominent tent, the exhibit attracted passers-by. About 15

After days of setbacks, distractions, and intense campaign struggles involving Starmer and his MPs, the options for his removal are becoming more apparent.
The prime minister might hold his position for a month or two. If he doesn’t establish a timeline for departure, he may face challenges from two opponents: Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and former Health Secretary Wes Streeting, w

LONDON, United Kingdom – May 14, 2026 – Eurotoday Newspaper — UK political crisis discussions intensified Thursday after a senior British lawmaker unexpectedly resigned a parliamentary seat, immediately triggering speculation about internal political restructuring and possible leadership ambitions connected to Andy Burnham.
The resignation arrives during a fragile political period in Britain wher

The 1971 genocide in Bangladesh stands as a brutal yet largely unrecognized atrocity of the twentieth century. Over five decades later, the global community, particularly the United Nations, has not mustered the political will to acknowledge it as genocide. This silence weakens international law, undermines the promise of “never again,” and denies justice and dignity to victims and su

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It is one of the biggest rivalries in Belgian football and Brussels’ two football clubs are all set to again lock horns in, arguably, the country’s biggest game of the season.
RSC Anderlecht and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise will contest the Croky Cup Final on Thursday (14 May) at Stade Roi Baudouin, the national stadium.
The two clubs have a rich history although for one, Union, its success on th