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Affordable housing doesn’t have to be ugly
Affordable housing is often associated with drab housing blocs and brutalist towers — but it doesn’t have to be.
Britain struggles to reform its ‘feudal’ housing system
The hottest political issue European politicians aren’t talking about
Espionage and cyberattack threat reaches new dimension in Germany, interior minister warns
Der Polizisten-Mord und die Islamismus-Debatte
Climate change, housing are cities’ top challenges ahead of European election, mayors say
Der 5G-Showdown im Kanzleramt
Mit einem Spitzentreffen will der Kanzler heute ein Thema lösen, das so leidig wie sicherheitspolitisch brisant ist: wie umgehen mit chinesischen Komponenten bei deutschen 5G-Ausbau? Seit Monaten …
Ukraine and EU push to start membership talks in June
Hungary faces renewed pressure to drop its opposition to Kyiv’s accession bid.
Das Saarland kämpft gegen die Flut
Was sind die politischen Folgen der Flut im Saarland und in Rheinland-Pfalz, so kurz nach der Katastrophe im Ahrtal? Das fragen wir Saarlands Ministerpräsidentin Anke Rehlinger und …
Slovak police charge 71-year-old poet over Fico assassination attempt
The suspect could face life in prison.
Slovak PM Robert Fico in ‘stable, but very serious’ condition after attempted assassination
He was in surgery for 5 hours after sustaining “multiple gunshot wounds,” hospital director said on Thursday morning.
Catalan election results: Spain’s Socialist Party comes first as separatist vote falls
Pro-independence parties fall short of the 68 seats required to form a regional government in Catalonia for the first time in over a decade.
Paris’ Olympic promise falls short for unhoused people
Nonprofits and local officials say the 2024 Games event is failing a pledge to be ‘first ever inclusive and socially responsible’ event of its kind.
Serious security breach hits EU police agency
Disappearance of sensitive files of top law enforcement officials has sparked a crisis at Europol.
Greece legalizes same-sex marriage
The move, which also grants full parental rights to same-sex couples, was strongly opposed by some conservatives and the Orthodox church.
EU’s drug-busting ports alliance excludes Chinese-owned Piraeus
While not the main entry point for drugs to Europe, Piraeus is a test of the EU’s ability to guarantee security at key infrastructure.
Expats in Belgium face life under new tax regime
Many expats in Belgium are now taxed the same way as Belgian residents.
Dutch police make largest-ever Ketamine bust
Stash had street value of more than €50M.
3 Belgian cops arrested in large drugs bust
Police arrested 22 people in total, some of whom were suspected of planning to smuggle drugs to the UK by helicopter.
Luxembourg’s new PM wants to be the EU’s Orbán whisperer
Freshly elected Prime Minister Luc Frieden hopes to build bridges with Hungarian leader.
YouTuber arrested for throwing poo at Brussels metro passengers
Complainant says he was showered with dog feces and oil by rogue influencer.
Bulgaria, Romania get official green light for partial entry into Schengen area
Controls at sea and air borders with Romania and Bulgaria to be lifted as of March 31.
Romania, Bulgaria set to partially enter Schengen zone in March
Austria has dropped some of its previous opposition, but there’s still no agreement on opening of land borders.
Czechs in mourning after shooter kills 14 in Prague
Police say no sign slayings linked to any terrorist organization.
EU strikes ‘historic’ migration deal
Negotiators work through the night to agree on the overhaul of the EU’s asylum procedures.
MEP’s assistant injured in Brussels shooting
Four people injured in shooting in Brussels on Wednesday night.