Europe

EU Decoded

EU DECODED: Will the deal to end fake internships be reached by 2025?

In this episode, we focus on a directive on unpaid internships that aims to end the exploitation of around 1.5 million young Europeans.

07/01/2025

Europe News

Herbert Kickl invites ÖVP to hold coalition talks

The head of Austrian far-right Freedom Party, Herbert Kickl, invited the conservative Austrian People's Party to coalition talks after being tasked with forming a government.

07/01/2025

Experiences

Here’s how Britain is celebrating 200 years of rail travel in 2025

At 12 noon on New Year’s Day, nearly 200 vintage locomotives around the world blew their whistles to ring in a special year for rail travel.

07/01/2025

Europe in Motion

Which Latin American countries is the EU sourcing raw materials from?

As the EU's demand for critical raw materials such as lithium is unmet, the EU is signing agreements with like-minded Latin American countries to bridge the gap.

07/01/2025

Hungary

US sanctions Hungarian top official Antal Rogán over corruption claims

Rogán, a top figure in Viktor Orbán's government, is accused of being behind schemes manipulating Hungary's economy.

07/01/2025

Europe News

Commission insists EU faces no gas squeeze as winter bites

A week after Russian gas stopped flowing through Ukraine, the European Commission maintains there is no threat to security of supply despite data showing a steep drop in reserves as temperatures fall across much of the bloc.

07/01/2025

Business

Mercedes-Benz may cut back on profit outlook as car market slows

The German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz continues to struggle with a lacklustre auto market and weakening demand.

07/01/2025

France

Macron accuses Sahel of being 'ungrateful' for fight against terrorism

The French president's words have sparked a backlash, with African leaders calling out his "contemptuous attitude".

07/01/2025

Green News

UK scraps plans to ban sale of gas boilers by 2035

The UK is lagging behind the rest of Europe with around two heat pumps per 1000 households.

07/01/2025

Business

US-based Tesla manager blames trade unions for Swedish charging chaos

The long-running strike action, sparked by Tesla’s refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement, has been labelled "insane" by CEO Elon Musk.

07/01/2025

Russia

Russia Orthodox patriarch consecrates Xmas gifts for troops in Ukraine

Russia's invasion, which began in February 2022, has also been a source of religious controversy within the Eastern Orthodox Church and has driven a split among believers in both Russia and Ukraine.

07/01/2025

Culture Series

Sujata Setia: Meet the artist breaking silence on domestic abuse

Sujata Setia’s 'A Thousand Cuts' is a powerful and deeply personal artistic project that explores the hidden realities of domestic abuse within South Asian communities in the UK.

07/01/2025

Travel News

Drivers lose 101 hours a year in Europe’s most congested city

Traffic jams cost each driver more than €1,000 in wasted time in Europe’s most congested city last year.

07/01/2025

France

Ten years on, France commemorates deadly attacks on Charlie Hebdo

A decade after a deadly assault that shook France, the country paused to honour the victims, while also grappling with the evolving challenges of free expression and terrorism.

07/01/2025

Economy

Euro area sees stable results for November jobless figures

While Spain and France saw some of the highest unemployment rates in November, Germany recorded the fewest number of people without jobs.

07/01/2025

Europe News

European Court rules Greece illegally deported Turkish migrant

Greece claims its border policies comply with international law, but the ruling raises concerns about how European nations handle migrants.

07/01/2025

Greenland

Trump Jr travels to Greenland after his father renews calls to buy it

President-elect Donald Trump has claimed that Greenlanders would ‘benefit tremendously’ by joining the US.

07/01/2025

Tech News

Tech policy in 2025 - 14 movers and shakers to watch for in Europe

If 2023 and 2024 saw serial EU digital rules developed, 2025 clearly promises to be the year of enforcement. The EU election last June reshuffled the Brussels political landscape, and while some key figures of influence remain in place, others have emerged.

07/01/2025

Cinema

Why the Golden Globe win for animated Latvian film 'Flow' matters

In a historic night of firsts, Gints Zilbalodis’ 'Flow' from Latvia triumphed in the Best Motion Picture – Animated category, marking a significant achievement for the Baltic nation at the Golden Globes.

07/01/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen health update: Key details on her pneumonia diagnosis

Von der Leyen cancelled her engagements due to pneumonia but continues to manage her duties from Hannover. Here's what we know so far about her condition.

07/01/2025

Economy

UK drives forward as biggest European electric vehicle market

Although the UK experienced record electric vehicle sales in 2024, this also came at a considerable cost, in the form of steep manufacturer discounts.

07/01/2025

Ukraine

Kyiv probes alleged desertions in French-trained Ukrainian brigade

'A few dozen' Ukrainian soldiers have deserted during their training in France, according to French military officials. Paris says the number of desertions is “very marginal” compared to the total number of soldiers trained.

07/01/2025

Tech News

Lawmakers add pressure on Commission to investigate Musk's influence

Members question the attempts by the tech mogul to intervene in the German election, and the ties with the Italian government over SpaceX.

07/01/2025

Turkey

Erdoğan reiterates Turkish support for Syria's territorial integrity

The Turkish president warned that Ankara would act quickly in response to any perceived threats, a reference to Kurdish groups operating in Syrian territory.

07/01/2025

France

French far-right National Front founder Jean-Marie Le Pen dies aged 96

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the French far-right National Front party, now known as National Rally (RN), has died at 96.

07/01/2025

Economy

Eurozone inflation on the rise: Could ECB cuts be in jeopardy?

Despite the rise in inflation, markets continue to anticipate aggressive ECB rate cuts in 2025, with a 25-basis-point reduction expected this month.

07/01/2025