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Bulgaria

New Bulgarian caretaker government sworn in

Six snap elections in a row have failed to yield a stable and effective government, and voters are becoming apathetic in response.

Green News

Is keeping global warming below 1.5C now out of reach?

The ability of some governments to roll out climate policies could push the world over the Paris Agreement limit.

Europe News

Bulgaria's parliamentary elections postponed amidst political crisis

Bulgaria's president has rejected the new caretaker government put forward by the interim prime minister, saying it wouldn't guarantee fair elections.

Bangladesh

Muhammad Yunus becomes interim leader in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country following weeks of violent, student-led protests.

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France

Centrist government to stay on through the Olympics, says Macron

The announcement came after the New Popular Front (NFP) selected little-known civil servant Lucie Castets as their choice for prime minister.

Europe News

UK Labour Party sets out plan for Britain in King's Speech

In the introduction to the speech, Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged patience, warning against “the snake oil charm of populism.”

France

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal officially resigns from role

French President Emmanuel Macron has officially accepted the resignation of his Prime minister Gabriel Attal.

Tech News

Apolitical receives Google.org funding to train governments in AI

“It has made me think of ethical issues; AI is not just a technological innovation but it is about the people, services, and data that sits behind it,” a British civil servant said.

Europe News

Belgian king asks Flemish party leader to look for coalition partners

Bart De Wever, the president of the nationalist New Flemish Alliance, has been chosen to sound out which parties could form a coalition government.

Russia

Putin names new defence minister and moves Shoigu to security council

Nikolai Patrushev, a former spy chief who has led the country's security council since 2008, is yet to be appointed to another position, suggesting a potential shakeup of Putin's inner circle.

Culture news

As France slashes its culture budget, how do other countries compare?

Euronews Culture takes a look at how the prospected budget cuts to France's culture sector line up with the UK and other European nations.

Green News

ECHR ruling ‘completely climate justice’, says former UN rights chief

Mary Robinson, who was the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, praised Tuesday’s mixed court decision as precedent-setting and change-triggering.

Portugal

Portugal’s new government aims to outmanoeuvre radical populist rivals

Portugal's center-right minority government began its term on Tuesday, facing challenges and opportunities after a radical right party's popularity surged.

Portugal

Portugal’s centre-right wins election, populists fight for government

Head of the centre-right Democratic Alliance coalition Luis Montenegro led his party to victory, while the left continue to cling onto political sway within parliament.

United Kingdom

Vaughan Gething elected as first minister of Wales

Gething's election as first minister of Wales marks a historic moment as he becomes the UK's first black leader of a government.

Haiti

Haitian politicians seek new alliances as country remains paralysed

Politicians in Haiti are attempting to form a coalition government to lift the country out of widespread gang violence

Food and Drink

France issues ban on 'steak' and 'ham' labels for plant-based products

The steaks are high! Violations of the new decree will result in fines ranging from €1,500 for individuals to €7,500 for companies.

Green News

Spain bans short-haul flights where you can take a train

It isn’t yet known how many flights will actually be impacted by restrictions.

United Kingdom

Irish nationalist leads Northern Ireland's government for first time

An Irish nationalist has made history by becoming Northern Ireland’s first leader as the government returned to work after a two-year boycott by unionists.

Climate

Meet the UK youth climate activist turned government insider

David Saddington shares his unique perspective on climate action and youth access at the World Economic Forum.