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Germany's Liberal Democrat leader mobbed with cake

During a campaign speech on Thursday 9 January, Liberal Democrat leader and former German finance minister Christian Lindner was the target of a politically motivated prank attack.

South Korea

South Korea's opposition pushes for new impeachment vote against Yoon

South Korea's opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, will push for another impeachment vote against President Yoon Suk-yeol. Protests grow as critics denounce Yoon's martial law declaration.

South Korea

South Korean president faces life in prison if found guilty of treason

South Korea's opposition has initiated impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk-yeol over his martial law declaration. If impeached, he could face trial for high treason.

Europe News

French government faces collapse after PM pushes through budget bill

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier used the controversial Article 49.3 of the French Consitution to force the adoption of next year's social security budget plan. In retaliation, opposition parties from the left and far right are threatening his government with a no-confidence vote.

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Europe News

Portugal: State Budget for 2025 approved as Socialist Party abstains

Only PSD and CDS, the two parties supporting the government, voted in favour. With the exception of PS, all opposition parties voted against.

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Rumours' - The 'official' satire of the G7

Gormless global leaders. Masturbating zombies. Giant forest-dwelling brains. Here's the strangest political satire you didn't know you needed.

Culture news

Berlin announces huge €130 million cuts to culture budget

Germany’s government has confirmed huge cuts to the culture budget in Berlin.

The Europe Conversation

Opportunities and challenges in EU's quest for closer ties with Gulf states

The EU has just had its first summit with the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council with the aim of developing a closer partnership with the powers in the region. It's a relationship built on opportunities but also multiple challenges, not least human rights issues.

Europe News

Italian minister apologises to wife, PM and staff over affair scandal

After revelations of his affair with a social media influencer, whom he nominated for a senior advisor role, Italian minister apologised to his wife, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the government, and his colleagues for the embarrassment he caused.

Japan

Japan set for new PM as Kishida bows out of party leadership contest

Prime Minister Fumio Kushida said that the LDP needs a new face to cast off the shadow of a corruption scandal that has loomed over the party in recent months.

Europe News

Bulgaria to hold new snap election after coalition talks failed

This will be the seventh early vote in just over three years. Of the six elections since 2021, only two have produced an elected government.

Europe News

Is German government prepared for a second Trump presidency?

With less than four months until the US presidential election, the government in Berlin is preparing for the possibility of a Trump victory. How could his return impact Germany and the EU?

Green News

82% of Brits back calls for independent enquiry into UK sewage crisis

The survey also revealed a major lack of trust in politicians to address sewage discharge into UK rivers, lakes and seas.

Europe News

Former spy chief Dick Schoof sworn in as new Dutch PM

Dutch King Willem-Alexander swore in the new ministers and state secretaries at the royal Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague on Tuesday.

Business

Brands and politics don’t mix? Think again argues CEO of Edelman

To remain relevant, brands must actively engage with controversial topics like sustainability and politics. The CEO of the world’s largest public relations firm explains how companies can navigate these complex issues.

Culture news

Boris Johnson memoir teased: Why is it already being mocked?

Publishing house HarperCollins is to “unleash” former UK PM Boris Johnson’s memoir later this year. And the promotional image looks like a teaser for a (particularly naff) horror film...

Europe News

Protesters in Brussels march against right-wing ideology

It's the second major march in the Belgian capital denouncing the far-right since the EU elections on June 9th which saw right, far-right and populist parties winning big at the polls.

Europe News

UK political parties snipe over Brexit, immigration at first TV debate

Representatives of seven major political parties clash over the economy, the NHS, Brexit and climate policy with the fiercest debate concerning immigration.

Georgia

Venice Commission advises Georgia to scrap 'foreign influence' law

Georgia should repeal the "foreign influence" law that has sparked mass protests, the Council of Europe's top constitutional law body said on Tuesday.

Culture news

Open letter demands European elections take culture seriously

The European Culture Foundation, Culture Action Europe and Europa Nostra have issued an open letter urging European political groups to embrace culture as a key issue in the upcoming European Parliament elections.