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Women make up more than half of ministers in Spain's new government

Sánchez was reelected prime minister on Thursday with backing from 179 lawmakers in Spain's 350-seat parliament. His election was opposed by 171 deputies from the centre-right Popular Party and the far-right Vox.

Business

German government's billion-euro support boosts Siemens Energy shares

Shares in Siemens Energy rose as much as 4.7% as sources revealed details of the agreement, which will be fully unveiled on Wednesday.

Green News

Climate action ‘supernova’ needed at COP28, UN report warns

Governments around the world are still “massively off track” on climate action, according to a new report from UN Climate Change.

Poland

Poland’s parliament meets for first time since October election

The Polish parliament is holding its first meeting since the country's October elections, as two opposing camps are claiming victory and aspiring to form the government.

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Slovakia

Slovakia reinforces border with Hungary, warning of 'terrorist' threat

Prime Minister Robert Fico did not immediately provide further details but said illegal migration must be controlled or else people linked to “terrorist” groups could enter the country.

Montenegro

Montenegro's new government takes power, looks at EU membership

Montenegro's new government has finally taken power after ensuring the backing of an anti-Western alliance which has called for closer ties with the Kremlin. But Ursula von der Leyen said the country is still a frontrunner among the candidates for the EU membership.

Italy

Meloni took office a year ago as the first far-right premier of Italy

When Meloni took office one year ago, many in Europe worried about the prospect of Italy's democracy backsliding. Euronews correspondent Giorgia Orlandi spoke with one analyst who said Meloni ''has adopted a new way of governing the country that is yet to be analysed''.

Spain

Rally in Barcelona against plan to grant Catalan separatists an amnesty

Right-wing officials joined a mass rally in Barcelona on Sunday to protest plans to grant jailed Catalan separatists an amnesty.

Slovakia

Pro-Russian party wins Slovakia's election, but not outright

Populist former prime minister Robert Fico and his leftist, pro-Russian Smer party have won early parliamentary elections in Slovakia.

France

'Torture and barbarism' endemic in porn industry, finds study

"Our aim is to shake people's consciences," said the president of the French High Council for Equality.

Spain

Spanish conservative leader loses first bid to become prime minister

If the Spanish conservative leader fails to win approval on his second attempt, acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez would have a chance to stay in Moncloa Palace.

Spain

Sentence of 'wolf pack' rapist reduced by Spanish court

He has benefited from a controversial new 'only yes means yes' rape law.

Belgium

Belgium’s asylum shelters will no longer take in single men

The Belgian government said Wednesday it will no longer provide shelter for single men seeking asylum, arguing its insufficient reception capacity should prioritise families, women and children.

France

Macron: France needs to learn from recent riots

This was the President's message to his new cabinet, meeting for the first time since Thursday's government reshuffle.

Living

Climate action: How do Europeans compare?

Popular personal climate actions include recycling, cutting down on plastic waste and buying more efficient appliances.

Spain

Sanchez takes on Feijóo in TV debate ahead of Spain's general election

With just two weeks to go until Spain's general election, opinion polls predict victory for conservative politician Feijóo.

Culture news

Italy's proposed law puts adoption rights of same-sex couples at risk

In Italy, same-sex couples don't have a legal right to adoption or surrogacy. Now the right-wing government wants to close a loophole allowing them to adopt abroad.

Green News

UK ‘lack of urgency’ on climate targets is worrying, report warns

A report from official government advisers has criticised slow progress and the approval of new oil and gas projects.

Finland

5 things we already know about Finland's new right-wing government

From tax cuts to climate change, increased VAT to Finland's international reputation, here's some key things you should know.

Spain

Spanish minister to pay €18,000 damages for "outrageous" allegations

The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Rafael Marcos after "outrageous" allegations were levelled against him in public without any legal basis.