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A Ukrainian family finds refuge in a warmly lit, traditionally furnished room, as the European Union grapples with the future of its migration policies.
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France Phases Out Support for Ukrainian Refugees

From Paris, the French government has announced that it will begin winding down the special assistance programme that has underpinned support for Ukrainian arrivals since the war erupted in February 2022.…
Posted by Ana Beltrán December 15, 2025
French lawmakers convene in the grand chamber of the Parliament as key debates over the 2026 budget unfold, reflecting the high stakes of fiscal policy in Europe.
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Budget 2026: Inside the French Parliament’s High‑Stakes Fight

France’s 2026 budget has turned into a parliamentary showdown that could reshape Europe’s fiscal playbook. The National Assembly squeaked the Social‑Security Financing Bill through on 9 December with a 247‑to‑234 majority…
Posted by Camille Durand December 15, 2025
German police and emergency personnel secure a Christmas market in Berlin after thwarting a planned Islamist attack.
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Germany Thwarts Islamist Plot at Christmas Market – A Security Win

The Bad Tölz Christmas‑market attack was stopped in a single night, not by a lone German hero but by a tightly‑woven EU security net that moved faster than the plotters could…
Posted by Louise Carter December 15, 2025
French farmers stage a road blockade with tractors along a major highway, protesting government measures on cattle culling.
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Cow‑Disease Cull Sparks French Farmers’ Road Blockades

The French government has ordered the emergency slaughter of roughly 3,000 cattle after a contagious form of nodular dermatitis – Lumpy‑Skin Disease – was confirmed in the southwest, and farmers…
Posted by Ana Beltrán December 15, 2025
Massive Bulgarian protests force government resignation, sparking a critical moment for European democracy.
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Bulgarian Youth Storm Government – A Balkan Flashpoint for European Democracy

The streets of Sofia erupted on 1 December as tens of thousands of Gen‑Z Bulgarians converged on the capital, brandishing placards that read “GEN Z IS COMING” and demanding “Young Bulgaria Without the Mafia”.…
Posted by Louise Carter December 13, 2025
Two actors in a tense scene from the crime drama 'Gomorra,' which has become the focal point of a new French law restricting its discussion.
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France Passes ‘Omerta’ Law on TV Series – Censorship Clash Over ‘Gomorra’

France has effectively gagged the talk of its own TV hits. A March 2024 law passed by the French Parliament makes it a criminal offence to discuss, promote or “glorify” any…
Posted by Tom O’Rourke December 13, 2025
The European Union has formally approved its plan to redirect frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, a move that underscores the bloc's unified stance despite internal political tensions.
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How Europe Sidestepped Viktor Orban to Freeze Russian Assets – A Diplomatic Masterclass

The EU finally locked away the full €210 billion of Russian sovereign assets – and it did so by sidestepping Viktor Orban’s veto with a legal sleight of hand that will reshape…
Posted by Mathieu Roussel December 13, 2025
Workers in a Shein factory assemble garments under the glow of fluorescent lights, highlighting the labor behind Europe's low-cost fashion.
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Inside Shein’s Chinese Sweatshops – How Low‑Cost Fashion Exploits European Consumers

Shein’s ultra‑cheap dresses are stitched on 14‑hour shifts, with no weekends and salaries of barely €500 a month – a reality that European shoppers rarely see behind the glossy Instagram…
Posted by Mathieu Roussel December 13, 2025
Inside a new night train connecting Paris and Berlin, showcasing the modern amenities designed for comfortable overnight travel.
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Night Train Paris‑Berlin Launches, Strasbourg Left Behind – What It Means for European Mobility

A sleek, 12‑coach sleeper will roar from Paris to Berlin on 26 March 2026, promising a three‑times‑a‑week high‑speed night‑train that can outpace a short‑haul flight. The catch? It barrels past Strasbourg –…
Posted by Louise Carter December 13, 2025
The display highlights the legacy of Italy's print media industry, raising questions about the future of its historic newspaper Gedi in the face of government ownership and foreign investment concerns.
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Gedi Sale Sparks ‘Golden Power’ Debate in Italy

The sale of GEDI Gruppo Editoriale could hand Italy’s second‑most‑read daily and three national radio stations to a Greek‑based media group backed by a Saudi sovereign‑wealth fund, igniting a fierce debate over…
Posted by Tom O’Rourke December 13, 2025

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