european politics

Former U.K. prime minister Theresa May says ex-world leaders need to stop commenting on everything: ‘be a measured voice’

Former U.K. prime minister Theresa May says ex-world leaders need to stop commenting on everything: ‘be a measured voice’

By Orianna Rosa Royle

May 21, 2025

Armin Papperger, Chairman of the Executive Board (CEO) of Rheinmetall AG, during the annual press conference on March 12, 2025 in Duesseldorf, Germany.

Rheinmetall CEO expects order book to balloon by 450% amid Germany military boom

April 17, 2025

Marine Le Pen banned from office and put under house arrest, upending France’s 2027 presidential race

Marine Le Pen banned from office and put under house arrest, upending France’s 2027 presidential race

By AFP

March 31, 2025

Philanthropist and former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates attends a panel discussion at the Global Solutions Summit on May 07, 2024

Bill Gates accuses Elon Musk of ‘insane s—‘ and ‘populist stirring’ in foreign countries

By Eleanor Pringle

January 28, 2025

Irish businessman, CEO of Ryanair Michael O'Leary talks to media on August 27; 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Group CEO of Ryanair annonced 9 new routes for W2024 from Charleroi airport, and none from Brussels due to the high airport charges.

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary hopes Donald Trump’s victory will wake up Europe’s ‘complacent f–king liberal governments’ in broadside at Germany

January 27, 2025

Elon Musk

Elon Musk’s attacks on Europe’s leaders and embrace of its far right signals to U.S. allies their relationship is set to change

By Paolo Confino

January 8, 2025

erbert Kickl, leader of the far-right Austria Freedom Party

Who is Herbert Kickl? The Trump-like politician could be the first far-right leader in Austria since WWII

By The Associated Press

January 6, 2025

Elon Musk listens as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump addresses a House Republicans Conference meeting at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill on November 13, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Elon Musk accused of trying to weaken Europe with support for far-right AfD party

January 2, 2025

Euro sinks as French budget crisis risks toppling Michel Barnier’s government in parliamentary showdown

Euro sinks as French budget crisis risks toppling Michel Barnier’s government in parliamentary showdown

By Jurgen Hecker and AFP

December 2, 2024

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary speaking during a press conference at the Spencer Hotel in Dublin, to announce the airline's summer schedule.

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary sparks debate after ‘crass’ comments calling for fewer ex-teachers in Irish politics

November 12, 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron

Macron unveils new French government dominated by centrists and conservatives

By Thomas Adamson and The Associated Press

September 22, 2024

Rise of the anti-immigration AfD threatens Germany’s ‘firewall’ against the far-right

Rise of the anti-immigration AfD threatens Germany’s ‘firewall’ against the far-right

By Sebastien Ash and AFP

September 2, 2024

HOUSTON, TX - JULY 3: The Russian supertanker Astro Lupus waits to unload its cargo of the first direct shipment of Russian crude oil to the United States 03 July 2002 in the Gulf of Mexico 50 miles from Houston, Texas. Russia is the world's second largest oil exporter. (Photo credit should read POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Dozens of Russian oil tankers drift empty and idle across the world’s oceans, stranded by European sanctions

By Eleanor Thornber, Julian Lee and Bloomberg

July 10, 2024

France's President Emmanuel Macron meets France's former President Francois Hollande.

The 6 challengers who could become France’s next prime minister and save the country from political gridlock

By Ania Nussbaum, William Horobin and Bloomberg

July 9, 2024

Emmanuel Macron talking on a podium with French flags behind him

London snatches the crown from Paris as Europe’s largest stock market after Emmanuel Macron’s snap election sends investors into a spin

By Prarthana Prakash

June 17, 2024

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