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Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 week ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 week ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
#citizenship
Europe politics
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 week ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the Brexit effect.
#germany
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
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Germany updates: Deutsche Bank announces record profits

Germany's population fell to about 83.5 million in 2025, decreasing by roughly 100,000 as net immigration dropped substantially compared with 2024.
European startups
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

Euro-Office billed as Europe's sovereign alternative to Microsoft Office

A new open-source office suite, Euro-Office, offers a European alternative to Microsoft Office, built on OnlyOffice and supported by major vendors.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Zoning in on Marolles, Brussels: A friendly, cosmopolitan village where everyone is welcome'

The splendid art nouveau Les Brigittines is a Belgian culinary institution, where chef Dirk Myny has overseen the kitchen for 35 years. He daringly reinterprets classic Flemish recipes with dishes such as smoked eel mousse and succulent pork belly with a tart cherry ale vinaigrette.
Berlin food
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Germany's new religious diversity

Erlangen showcases significant religious and cultural diversity with new places of worship for various communities.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Taxes, fine dining, and mayoral powers: 6 essential articles for life in France

French residents can estimate their tax bills using an online calculator and need a 'numéro fiscal' to file tax declarations.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Racism in Germany widespread, but more subtle than before

Racism and discrimination in Germany are declining slightly, but xenophobic views persist among a significant portion of the population.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

What Travelers Need to Know About Tipping in Europe-From Restaurants to Hotels and Taxis Across 10 Countries

At restaurants in Italy, an average of 10 to 15 percent is appreciated. When it comes to drivers and tour guides, the average is 10 percent, but many leave more.
Europe news
France news
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

How to estimate your French tax bill

France offers an online tax calculator to help residents estimate their income tax liability in advance, with progressive tax brackets ranging from 11% to 45% on income above €11,600.
#transgender-rights
EU data protection
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

EU court tells member states: gender marker changes are the law - LGBTQ Nation

The EU Court of Justice ruled that member states must allow transgender citizens to update their names and gender markers on identification documents, as bans violate freedom of movement rights guaranteed across the European Union.
EU data protection
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

EU court tells member states: gender marker changes are the law - LGBTQ Nation

The EU Court of Justice ruled that member states must allow transgender citizens to update their names and gender markers on identification documents, as bans violate freedom of movement rights guaranteed across the European Union.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany's finance minister rejects money misuse accusations

Lars Klingbeil faces criticism for allegedly misusing a special fund meant for infrastructure and climate neutrality to fill budget gaps.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The Luxembourg paradox: A record number of working poor in the EU's wealthiest country

Luxembourg's extreme wealth masks hidden poverty, with vulnerable populations including migrants and elderly relying on soup kitchens and social services despite the country's record-high wages.
Remote teams
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Europe Dominates Global Work-life Balance Rankings-Here's the No. 1 Country

Ireland ranks as Europe's best country for work-life balance in 2026, scoring 82.89 with 34.30-hour work weeks, strong safety, and 26 weeks paid maternity leave.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 month ago

EU law advisor wants cybercrime protections fast-tracked

EU legal advisor urges banks to reimburse cybercrime victims immediately rather than delaying payments pending fraud investigations, regardless of gross negligence claims.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
3 weeks ago

What you should know about the EU's plan to tap your savings

The EU revives its decade-old Capital Markets Union plan, now called the Savings and Investments Union, to compete with the US and China by unifying fragmented national financial markets and redirecting €10 trillion in citizen savings from bank deposits into investments.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'It smacks of a cover-up' - family criticise treatment since Irish woman's mystery death in Luxembourg

On December 10, 2019, Dubliner Moira Killeen was found dead in her apartment in the Belair district. The medical examiner at the scene cited the death as 'violent and suspicious' in his report, yet the prosecutor ruled the case a suicide and declined to carry out a post-mortem examination.
France news
#digital-sovereignty
fromComputerworld
1 month ago
European startups

Gov't IT spending seen as key to building Europe's tech ecosystem

European governments are shifting from US technology suppliers to open-source alternatives to achieve digital sovereignty and reduce dependency, with public sector IT spending driving this transition.
fromTheregister
1 month ago
EU data protection

Worried Europeans can now cut Azure's phone cord completely

Azure Local now operates fully disconnected without cloud connectivity, enabling European organizations to run mission-critical infrastructure with complete digital sovereignty and no dependency on cloud services.
European startups
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Gov't IT spending seen as key to building Europe's tech ecosystem

European governments are shifting from US technology suppliers to open-source alternatives to achieve digital sovereignty and reduce dependency, with public sector IT spending driving this transition.
#eu-capital-markets-integration
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago
Europe politics

What you should know about the EU's plan to tap your savings

The EU revives its decade-old capital market integration plan, now called the Savings and Investments Union, to compete with the US and China while addressing market fragmentation and investment barriers.
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago
Europe politics

What you should know about the EU's plan to tap your savings

The EU revives its decade-old capital market integration plan, now called the Savings and Investments Union, to compete with the US and China while addressing market fragmentation and investment barriers.
Europe politics
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

What you should know about the EU's plan to tap your savings

The EU revives its decade-old capital market integration plan, now called the Savings and Investments Union, to compete with the US and China while addressing market fragmentation and investment barriers.
Europe politics
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

What you should know about the EU's plan to tap your savings

The EU revives its decade-old capital market integration plan, now called the Savings and Investments Union, to compete with the US and China while addressing market fragmentation and investment barriers.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is the Most Beautiful Capital City in Europe, According to Travelers-and No, It's Not Paris or Rome

Luxembourg City takes first place with 18.15 percent of reviews mentioning 'beautiful.' Travelers often highlight its clean streets and strong mix of old and modern areas. Even though the capital is small, people seem to appreciate how easy it is to walk around.
Travel
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

On the Agenda: What's happening in France this week

France experiences multiple significant events this week including school reopenings, a major trial, sports competitions, and a Belgian strike affecting regional travel.
fromwww.thelocal.com
4 weeks ago

Which European countries have the toughest rules for citizenship in 2026?

Gaining citizenship through family or through marriage is possible, but if you don't have any useful relatives or an EU spouse you'll be looking at getting citizenship through residency. From residency requirements to rules on dual nationality, every country in Europe has its own way of tackling naturalisation.
Europe politics
#national-pride
Travel
fromGamintraveler
1 month ago

The Popular Europe Hack Immigration Officers Are Flagging: This Travel "Hack" For Europe Could Actually Get You Deported

Attempting to reset the Schengen 90-day limit through border hops, fake documents, or misleading statements results in deportation, as border officers verify passport history, biometrics, finances, and accommodation against stated duration.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

REVEALED: What makes the French proud?

French people take greatest pride in their history of ideas, particularly the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen and the French Revolution's democratic legacy, rather than physical heritage or cultural stereotypes.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

How Americans With European Ancestry Can Get an EU Passport

Americans can obtain EU citizenship through ancestry without paying for golden passports, gaining access to 27 countries, affordable healthcare, education, and visa-free travel to over 100 destinations worldwide.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 month ago

Which countries in Europe impose language tests for residency permits?

European countries have varying language requirements for residency, with Sweden proposing A1/A2 proficiency for permanent residence from 2027, Spain requiring no residency language tests, and Germany mandating specific levels for permanent residency.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Can Europe reduce its dependence on the US and at what cost?

US actions—tariffs, Greenland bid, defence spending demands—are prompting Europe to reduce military and economic reliance on the United States.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

European tech leaders advise caution on tech sovereignty drive

Europe can secure data, operational, and regulatory sovereignty but must compromise on technological sovereignty while building parts of its own tech stack.
Education
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'We are your nearest EU neighbour' - ambassador urges Irish primary schools to adopt French in new language drive

Primary schools in Ireland are urged to introduce French, supported by the French embassy supplying 90 language assistants and facilitating teacher exchanges.
Startup companies
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Founder drops AWS for Euro stack in bid for sovereignty

Building a startup entirely on European infrastructure preserves data sovereignty but increases engineering effort, operational responsibility, and requires unlearning entrenched GitHub workflows.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

"775 - Westphalia": Exhibition Explores the Origins of Charlemagne's Imperial Palace - Medievalists.net

Charlemagne established a fortified royal base at the Lippe River in 775, baptized many Saxons, and initially named it Karlsburg before the name vanished.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Tiny European Country Has A Medieval City, Dazzling Waterfalls, and Free Public Transit-Here's How to Plan a Trip

Travelers often overlook tiny European countries, but, as I discovered on a recent trip to Luxembourg-Europe's seventh-smallest nation, with a population of just 699,000-there's much to discover in these hidden gems. Last summer, I visited my aunt, who has lived in Europe for over 20 years, with stints in Paris, Vienna, Zug, Switzerland, and now, Luxembourg. We spent three days touring the historic city nestled between Belgium, Germany, and France. It's built on a rocky plateau overlooking deep gorges, a sweeping canyon, and surrounding countryside.
Miscellaneous
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

Inside France: Diplomatic fisticuffs, Louvre stunts and an unhappy lamb

French politicians attended the Salon de l'Agriculture farm show to be photographed with animals, demonstrating connection to ordinary people, but faced challenges due to cattle disease outbreak forcing alternative animal interactions.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 years ago

The essential vocabulary guide for talking about money in French

French offers multiple formal and slang terms for money, from l'argent to colloquial expressions like fric, blé, balles, and boule, with usage varying by formality level and age group.
Miscellaneous
fromTechzine Global
2 months ago

Eurofiber expands into Luxembourg with LuxNetwork acquisition

Eurofiber acquired LuxNetwork, integrating its 400G-ready DWDM backbone to make Luxembourg a stronger cross-border connectivity hub and expand Eurofiber's Benelux footprint.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

France, Germany signal unity at EU's Belgium castle retreat

We want to speed up the European Union, we want to make it better, and we want to ensure that we have a competitive industry in Europe.
Miscellaneous
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

The Rise of Cool in Frankfurt

Frankfurt named 2026 World Design Capital and features The Florentin, a 147-key Althoff boutique melding historic villa suites, elegant interiors, spa, and Michelin-starred dining.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Europe set to treble sovereign cloud investment

European sovereign cloud spending will more than triple from 2025 to 2027 due to geopolitical concerns driving investment in homegrown cloud services.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Christine Lagarde: Is central bank independence at risk?

Christine Lagarde is considering leaving the ECB before 2027 to enable a mainstream pro-European successor ahead of France's 2027 presidential election.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

EU leaders to clash over Buy European' push at Belgium summit

EU leaders debate 'Buy European' measures to favour local industry in strategic sectors to restore competitiveness against the US and China amid energy and trade shocks.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Brussels: Police search European Commission buildings

EU police and prosecutors raided European Commission premises over a 2024 sale of 23 buildings to Belgian sovereign fund SFPIM amid an evidence-gathering probe.
EU data protection
fromInfoQ
2 months ago

European Initiative for Data Sovereignty Released a Trust Framework

Gaia-X Danube trust framework automates compliance and enables interoperable, scalable federated data ecosystems ensuring trusted cross-sector and cross-border data transactions.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany news: Deutsche Bank raided in money laundering probe

Deutsche Bank offices in Frankfurt and Berlin were searched by police and prosecutors in an investigation into suspected money laundering.
#ees
#brexit
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on Europe's payments problem: sovereignty starts at the till | Editorial

Europe needs a sovereign, state-backed payment infrastructure like India's UPI to avoid dependence on US-controlled card networks and vulnerability to sanctions.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

ECB fines French bank for climate risk failures

The European Central Bank said Friday it had fined French bank Credit Agricole €7.55 million ($9 million) for failing to properly identify climate change-related risks that could affect its balance sheet. "Credit Agricole did not sufficiently assess the materiality of its climate-related and environmental risks" by a deadline set after an investigation in 2024, the ECB said in a statement, adding the bank was late by "75 full days".
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Europe cannot condemn colonialism a la carte

On Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron appeared before the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland the annual Alpine gathering of the global elite to declare that now is not a time for new imperialism or new colonialism. This, of course, was a reference to the current ambitions of Macron's counterpart in the United States, Donald Trump, who, in addition to recently kidnapping the president of Venezuela and repeatedly threatening to seize the Panama Canal,
Miscellaneous
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Germany claws back 59 million from Amazon over price controls

Germany's cartel office ordered Amazon to stop enforcing non-transparent marketplace price caps and to return €59 million for anti-competitive gains.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reader Q&A: what does Europe's future look like? Post your questions for Jon Henley

Europe faces a strategic reckoning amid rising competition from China and an increasingly anti-European United States, one year after JD Vance's challenge.
France news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I moved to France after falling in love with it during summer visits. Nothing could've prepared me for living here full-time.

Moving to France required adapting to a laid-back lifestyle but presented unforeseen challenges, especially a significant language barrier and limited store hours.
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

German foreign minister attacks France over defence spending

"European NATO members are under pressure from the United States to build up their defence spending. Though they pledged last June to raise their defence and security-related outlays to five percent of GDP by 2035, Wadephul said progress in Europe so far had been lacking. "Unfortunately, efforts in the French Republic have also been insufficient to achieve this so far," Wadephul said. "France, too, needs to do what we are doing here with difficult discussions."
Germany news
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 month ago

'Made in Europe': New Push to buy European causes splits in bloc

EU proposes requiring strategic-sector firms to manufacture in Europe to get public funds, dividing calls for strict 'Made in Europe' versus 'Made with Europe'.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

'Made in Europe': New Push to buy European causes splits in bloc

The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, will next week propose new rules that are expected to include a requirement for companies in strategic sectors to produce in Europe if they want to receive public money. But the definition of "European preference" has triggered debate, with calls especially from France for more "Made in Europe", while other EU states such as Germany call for "Made with Europe".
France news
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germans increasingly concerned over social inequality

ARD-Deutschlandtrend finds CDU/CSU slightly down, SPD slightly up, AfD at 24%; majority see rising inequality and trust SPD most to ensure social justice.
Miscellaneous
fromTNW | Eu
2 months ago

Europe Inc: Brussels signals a new push to compete

The EU is proposing an optional 28th corporate regime, 'Europe Inc', to centralize company law and enable single-registration, faster cross-border company formation.
Europe politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

EU open minded' about Britain rejoining customs union, bloc's finance chief says

The EU is open to a UK customs union, but the UK government rejects it; talks include reducing food checks and defence loan access.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

World should 'take cue' from, not criticise Europe, says Macron

"Everyone should take their cue from us, instead of criticising us," he said at the Munich Security Conference, after US Vice President JD Vance used his address at the annual gathering last year to attack European policies on immigration and free speech. "I believe that Europe is inherently strong and can be made even stronger yet," he added.
France news
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

On the Agenda: What's happening in France this week

French MPs reopen assisted-dying debate; Ramadan begins alongside Ash Wednesday; Shein opens five BHV concessions; regional school strikes and holiday schedules impact education.
fromFortune
2 months ago

Fortune 500 Europe 2026: revealing the leading firms defining Europe's global future | Fortune

As we enter 2026, is gearing up to release our fourth edition of the Fortune 500 Europe list, celebrating the region's most successful companies through the framework of one of business's best-known accolades. To truly understand these companies, we are embarking on a program of webinar masterclasses, executive interviews and strategy deep-dives, leading up to an exclusive London event for CEOs in September.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany's Green Party under pressure over Mercosur vote

She had intended to speak about the flashpoints in international politics, Greenland and Ukraine, and US President Donald Trump, but the journalists present kept returning to the issue of the Mercosur agreement and how her party scuppered its ratification. Mercosur, the EU's major trade deal with the four South American countries of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, was meant to be a sign of hope in a world of increasing nationalism a boost to trade based on rules, not punitive tariffs.
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