The Guardian Europe
France and Canada Forge Closer Ties While Trump Busy Redrawing Maps With a Sharpie
Macron and Carney meet on a tiny French island to strengthen ties, weeks after Trump casually claimed it on social media.
2026-09-21
The Guardian Europe
2026-09-16
The Guardian
Von der Leyen to Deliver Annual Speech Listing EU's Problems, Which Are Also Its Problems
Von der Leyen prepares to list Europe's challenges, including Russia, China, Trump, populism, and its own competitiveness - while Canada's Mark Carney attends, presumably to see if the EU is still taking applications.
2026-08-27
BBC World
Iceland's EU Referendum: Fish, Fears, and the Fine Art of Not Joining Things
Icelanders head to the polls to decide whether to reopen EU talks, with fish, sovereignty, and the ghost of Trump's Greenland remarks all on the line.
2026-08-26
The Guardian Europe
Poland's Ukrainian Love Affair Cools: From Open Doors to Slammed Shut
Poland's refugee welcome mat is wearing thin now that Ukrainians are staying and Kyiv wants a bigger say in Europe. Who knew generosity had an expiration date?
2026-08-15
The Guardian
Brexit's Swedish Surprise: 78-Year-Old Widow Told to Pack Bags, Dementia Patient Faces Deportation
Sweden is deporting elderly, sick Britons who missed a Brexit paperwork deadline they never knew existed - because 'reasonable grounds' apparently don't include 'nobody told us.'
2026-08-11
The Guardian
Spain to Migrants: Don't Risk It, You're Going Back Anyway
Spain's foreign minister tells migrants not to bother, but Ceuta's president says 10,000 are still there. Meanwhile, jellyfish shut down a French nuclear plant, and Russia bans the last anti-war party.
2026-08-09
The Guardian
Chinese EVs Crash Europe's Party, Promptly Get Accused of Crashing the Party
Chinese EVs hit record sales in Europe, sparking tariff debates, while Tesla makes a comeback and PHEVs enjoy a loophole before it closes.
2026-08-06
The Guardian Europe
Spain's Sánchez: Progressive in a Sea of Snipers, and Ceuta Just Handed Them the Ammo
Spain's PM gets blamed for a border crisis by a Europe that forgot its own playbook, while Morocco plays puppet master and Trump's crew cheers from the sidelines.
2026-08-04
The Guardian
Hungary's Nuclear Plant Survives by a Hair's Breadth (or a Few Millimeters) as Danube Drops to Record Lows
Hungary's nuclear plant nearly melts down over a few millimeters, while the EU gets hot and bothered about Ceuta, and Morocco plays the blame game.
2026-08-03
The Guardian Europe
EU Leaders Find Time to Blame Everyone Except Themselves as 72 Die Near Ceuta
72 people die near Ceuta, and Europe's leaders respond by debating immigration policy like it's a reality TV competition.
The Guardian Europe
Trump's 'Anti-Forced Labour' Tariffs: A New Excuse for Old Hypocrisy
Trump's new 'anti-forced labour' tariffs are a transparent ruse, and the EU should fight back with reciprocity - starting with prison-labour states.
2026-07-31
SpaceNews
Spain Throws Up to $2.3 Billion at the Sky, Hopes for Military Satellites and EU Street Cred
Spain pledges up to $2.3 billion for a military satellite constellation, because nothing says 'sovereignty' like spending billions on space hardware.
2026-07-29
The Guardian
Europe's Wildfires: Heatwave, Strong Winds, and the Same Old 'We Should Have Prepared Better' Story
Spain, France, Greece, and Hungary face wildfires, heatwaves, and nuclear plant shutdowns as Europe slowly remembers that maybe we should have done something about climate change.
2026-07-14
The Guardian
France Throws a Bastille Day Parade, Accidentally Sends a Signal About Europe's Military Awakening
France's Bastille Day parade features 6,500 soldiers, 300 vehicles, and a guest list of European leaders, sending a 'strategic signal' about military awakening - while wildfires rage and EU accession talks hum along.
2026-06-27
BBC Business
Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Europe Over Tech Taxes: 'No More Easy Bucks'
Trump threatens 100% tariff on European countries with digital services taxes, targeting UK, France, and others - because nothing says 'free trade' like punitive import duties.
2026-06-03
The Guardian Europe
EU to Host Taliban in Brussels, Because Nothing Says 'Women's Rights' Like a Nice Diplomatic Chat
The Taliban arrested her family and stole her house, but Fawzia Koofi is more furious that the EU wants to serve them tea in Brussels.
2026-05-29
The Guardian
Hungary Finally Gets Its €16.4bn Piggy Bank Opened, Thanks to New PM’s Charming Personality
Hungary’s new PM charms Brussels into releasing €16.4bn in frozen funds, while Romania dodges Russian drones and Bulgaria picks a fight with the US over visas.
2026-05-09
The Guardian
Péter Magyar Sworn In as Hungary's Prime Minister, Ending Orbán's 16-Year Reign of 'Illiberalism'
Hungary's 16-year Orbán era ends as Péter Magyar takes office, promising EU rapprochement and undoing illiberalism - while citizens dare to feel hope (and buy party merch).
2026-05-08
The Guardian Europe
Ukraine and Russia Trade Accusations of Ceasefire Violations Ahead of Moscow's Victory Day Parade
Ukraine proposes ceasefire; Russia violates it. EU prepares for talks with Russia that everyone agrees won't happen anytime soon. Diplomacy: it's like planning a dinner party with a guest who keeps setting the kitchen on fire.
2026-04-28
The Guardian Europe
89-Year-Old Man Arrested for Athens Shooting, Proving Pension Disputes Can Get Heated
An 89-year-old man allegedly shoots up government buildings in Athens over a rejected pension, proving bureaucracy can drive anyone to extremes.
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