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Retiring abroad may lead to more social loneliness, study suggests

Older people who retired abroad were more likely to find their social circles lackluster compared with those who stayed home, but their closest relationships were just as fulfilling.

United Kingdom

Infighting grips Reform UK party over lawmaker's suspension

Rupert Lowe, the now independent MP for Great Yarmouth, denies any wrongdoing, saying he is being targeted because of political differences with party leader Nigel Farage.

Europe News

EU entry/exit system: What are the consequences for travellers?

The upcoming launch of the EU's digital border management system, scheduled for this autumn, raises concerns regarding data protection, asylum law and the rights of children.

Europe in Motion

How will the EU population fluctuate with and without migration?

Despite anti-immigration politicians recently gaining support, France, Germany and Italy would face big population problems in a zero-immigration scenario.

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Germany

German election: Five key issues next chancellor will have to face

The next leader of Europe's biggest economy will face a public deeply dissatisfied with living standards, housing and less tolerant towards migrants than in previous years.

Cinema

Berlinale 2025 review: 'Kein Tier. So Wild.' ('No Beast. So Fierce.')

Shakespeare’s “Richard III” is reimagined in modern Germany as the tale of an Arab gangster queen named Rashida seeking the throne of the Berlin underworld. Sounds like a lot? It is. And it works.

Cinema

Berlinale 2025 review: 'Das Licht' ('The Light')

Unlike last year’s edition which kicked off with the excellent ‘Small Things Like These’, 2025’s Berlinale doesn’t get off to the greatest of starts with its opening film, ‘Das Light’ (‘The Light’)...

Europe News

Geert Wilders threatens to quit Dutch coalition over asylum law change

The Dutch government's different parties have argued for months over draft legislation that tightens asylum law in the Netherlands.

Europe News

Denmark grants asylum to 'historically' low number

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has pursued a 'zero refugee' policy since coming to power in 2019.

Europe News

UK government defends immigration crackdown amid far-right surge

The 'blitz on illegal working' comes as Keir Starmer’s government faces mounting pressure from the increasingly popular Reform UK party.

Europe News

Flemish nationalist Bart De Wever sworn in as Belgian prime minister

More than seven months after the parliamentary elections in June 2024, political talks have resulted in the formation of a coalition government led by nationalist Bart De Wever.

Europe News

Bundestag reject Merz's second migration bill amid backlash in Germany

The centre-right CDU party leader sparked fierce criticism on Wednesday for accepting the far right's support in pushing a first bill through parliament.

Europe News

German opposition leader Merz's migration plan passes parliament

The CDU party chief, who leads in the polls to become the next chancellor, said he would collect votes from all parties to push his five-point migration plan through parliament despite Chancellor Olaf Scholz's strong opposition.

EuroVerify

Fact check: Which European countries practice birthright citizenship?

President Donald Trump incorrectly said that the US is "the only country" that automatically confers citizenship to children born in its territory. What's the situation like in Europe?

USA

US backs down on tariffs after Colombia agrees to deportation flights

The Colombian President Gustavo Petro initially refused to accept two flights carrying deported migrants, accusing Trump of not treating the returnees with "dignity".

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'The Brutalist' - An uncompromising triumph

Freshly nominated for 10 Academy Awards and a frontrunner for Best Picture alongside ‘Emilia Pérez’, Brady Corbet’s powerful American saga is astounding.

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Protest against Trump's anti-immigration policy

Supporters of immigrant rights gathered in Los Angeles to oppose President Trump's mass deportation policies and executive orders.

Travel News

UK’s ETA travel permit likely to cost €7 more under government plan

Travellers from many countries now need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK.

USA

Undocumented migrants in the US prepare for worst-case scenario

Immigrants in cities such as Chicago are bracing for potential mass deportations under Donald Trump's incoming administration.

Europe News

The EPP party says migration and the economy are its goals for 2025

During discussions on Saturday, EPP leaders said the EU’s economy must become more competitive and both security and migration must be tackled.