Europe
Explore the latest news and analysis on European politics, economy, culture, and more with The Epoch Times' Europe section. Stay informed with our expert coverage.
Europe | LATEST STORIES
French Coastal Town at Heart of Illegal Immigrant Crossings to England
Calais residents say nothing will change, but a former Border Force chief warns the flow will only stop when every arrival is detained and deported.
|
Thieves Steal Priceless Jewels in 4 Minutes From Louvre Museum in Brazen Daylight Heist
Thieves rode a basket lift to the Louvre, forced a window into the Galerie d’Apollon, smashed display cases, and fled with priceless jewels, officials said.
|
Polish Judge Declines to Hand Nord Stream Pipeline Bombing Suspect to German Authorities
The judge said the Ukrainian suspect may be functionally immune from criminal liability amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
|
UN Body Votes to Postpone Decision on Global Carbon Tax Amid US Opposition
This came as Saudi Arabia tabled a motion on Oct. 17 to defer the vote by one year.
|
Europe’s ‘Drone Wall’ Signals Shift Toward Self-Reliant Defense, Experts Say
The European Union’s proposed drone wall marks a major step in Europe’s push to defend itself, linking technology, geography, and NATO strategy.
|
Prince Andrew Relinquishes Royal Titles
The 65-year-old will remain a prince, and his two daughters will remain princesses.
|
Automaker Groups Warn Nexperia Chip Halt Could Rapidly Disrupt US, European Vehicle Production
The standoff—rooted in export controls by China and a rare state takeover by the Netherlands—thrusts the auto sector into the center of a chip supply dispute.
|
Student Who Celebrated Kirk Shooting May Be Ousted as Leader of Top Debate Group
George Abaraonye once debated Charlie Kirk at the Oxford Union. He could face a vote of no confidence as its leader.
|
Hungary Will Ensure Putin Can Enter Country for Trump Meeting Despite ICC Arrest Warrant
The leaders of Russia and the United States are set to meet in Budapest on an as yet undisclosed date for negotiations to bring an end to the war in Ukraine.
|
In Greenland’s Capital, Growing Danish Military Presence Sparks Concern
Some local officials were unaware of the plans before they were announced.
|
German Chancellor Calls for Pan-European Stock Exchange to Boost EU Competitiveness
Friedrich Merz said the EU needed a unified stock exchange to ensure that innovation and prosperity stay in Europe.
|
British PM Criticizes Birmingham Police Ban on Israeli Football Fans
West Midlands Police said they have classified the Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv fixture as high risk.
|
Trump to Host Zelenskyy at White House—Here’s What to Know
The visit comes a day after Trump said he had a ’very productive' call with Putin that lasted over two hours.
|
Senate to Consider Legislation Expanding Russia Sanctions, Tariffs
The legislation would require 500 percent tariffs on any country that buys oil or uranium from Russia, apart from imposing other sanctions on officials.
|
Trump Holds ‘Productive’ Call With Putin, Plans Summit in Budapest
The call came a day before Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s scheduled White House visit as part of a renewed push to resolve the war in Eastern Europe.
|
EU Unveils Defense Road Map Including Measures to Counter Drones, Defend Eastern Flank
The European Commission said the Eastern Flank Watch and the European Drone Defense Initiative are the most urgent of the proposals.
|
What Are Tomahawk Missiles and Why Does Ukraine Want Them?
A new version of the ground-based Tomahawk was prototyped by the U.S. Army in 2023 and deployed to the Philippines in 2025.
|
Sweden to Begin Stockpiling Food in Preparation for Extreme Circumstances and War
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said there has been a ‘worrisome pattern of growing threats’ to European security.
|
British PM Publishes Witness Statements Detailing CCP’s ‘Large-Scale Espionage’ in UK
‘China also presents the biggest state-based threat to the UK’s economic security,’ Matt Collins, a senior civil servant, wrote in a witness statement.
|
French Coastal Town at Heart of Illegal Immigrant Crossings to England
Calais residents say nothing will change, but a former Border Force chief warns the flow will only stop when every arrival is detained and deported.
|
Thieves Steal Priceless Jewels in 4 Minutes From Louvre Museum in Brazen Daylight Heist
Thieves rode a basket lift to the Louvre, forced a window into the Galerie d’Apollon, smashed display cases, and fled with priceless jewels, officials said.
|
Polish Judge Declines to Hand Nord Stream Pipeline Bombing Suspect to German Authorities
The judge said the Ukrainian suspect may be functionally immune from criminal liability amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
|
UN Body Votes to Postpone Decision on Global Carbon Tax Amid US Opposition
This came as Saudi Arabia tabled a motion on Oct. 17 to defer the vote by one year.
|
Europe’s ‘Drone Wall’ Signals Shift Toward Self-Reliant Defense, Experts Say
The European Union’s proposed drone wall marks a major step in Europe’s push to defend itself, linking technology, geography, and NATO strategy.
|
Prince Andrew Relinquishes Royal Titles
The 65-year-old will remain a prince, and his two daughters will remain princesses.
|
Automaker Groups Warn Nexperia Chip Halt Could Rapidly Disrupt US, European Vehicle Production
The standoff—rooted in export controls by China and a rare state takeover by the Netherlands—thrusts the auto sector into the center of a chip supply dispute.
|
Student Who Celebrated Kirk Shooting May Be Ousted as Leader of Top Debate Group
George Abaraonye once debated Charlie Kirk at the Oxford Union. He could face a vote of no confidence as its leader.
|
Hungary Will Ensure Putin Can Enter Country for Trump Meeting Despite ICC Arrest Warrant
The leaders of Russia and the United States are set to meet in Budapest on an as yet undisclosed date for negotiations to bring an end to the war in Ukraine.
|
In Greenland’s Capital, Growing Danish Military Presence Sparks Concern
Some local officials were unaware of the plans before they were announced.
|
German Chancellor Calls for Pan-European Stock Exchange to Boost EU Competitiveness
Friedrich Merz said the EU needed a unified stock exchange to ensure that innovation and prosperity stay in Europe.
|
British PM Criticizes Birmingham Police Ban on Israeli Football Fans
West Midlands Police said they have classified the Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv fixture as high risk.
|
Trump to Host Zelenskyy at White House—Here’s What to Know
The visit comes a day after Trump said he had a ’very productive' call with Putin that lasted over two hours.
|
Senate to Consider Legislation Expanding Russia Sanctions, Tariffs
The legislation would require 500 percent tariffs on any country that buys oil or uranium from Russia, apart from imposing other sanctions on officials.
|
Trump Holds ‘Productive’ Call With Putin, Plans Summit in Budapest
The call came a day before Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s scheduled White House visit as part of a renewed push to resolve the war in Eastern Europe.
|
EU Unveils Defense Road Map Including Measures to Counter Drones, Defend Eastern Flank
The European Commission said the Eastern Flank Watch and the European Drone Defense Initiative are the most urgent of the proposals.
|
What Are Tomahawk Missiles and Why Does Ukraine Want Them?
A new version of the ground-based Tomahawk was prototyped by the U.S. Army in 2023 and deployed to the Philippines in 2025.
|
Sweden to Begin Stockpiling Food in Preparation for Extreme Circumstances and War
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said there has been a ‘worrisome pattern of growing threats’ to European security.
|
British PM Publishes Witness Statements Detailing CCP’s ‘Large-Scale Espionage’ in UK
‘China also presents the biggest state-based threat to the UK’s economic security,’ Matt Collins, a senior civil servant, wrote in a witness statement.
|