Britain's Treasury announced it will lower the discount rate for public infrastructure projects to 3% from 3.5%. This change aims to make long-term projects more attractive by reducing the impact of time on future benefit valuations, encouraging greater investment.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni celebrated her government's record tenure, stating that political stability has strengthened Italy's standing in the EU and reassured financial markets. Critics, however, argue that fundamental reforms remain unaddressed.
Nigel Farage and Jordan Bardella presented a united front on immigration at Reform UK's conference, signing a memorandum of understanding. However, the agreement's wording leaves ambiguity on whether France will accept migrants intercepted in the Channel, a key sticking point.
Nigel Farage met Jordan Bardella, leader of France's National Rally party, in London to discuss immigration and energy policy. Bardella, who is leading in French presidential election polls, expressed belief in Farage becoming UK prime minister.
Malta's attorney general is reportedly set to appeal the acquittal of businessman Yorgen Fenech in the murder of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The appeal seeks a retrial in one of Europe's most closely watched murder cases.
A London court has ruled that a UK-based pharmacist, Ajith Kumar Mupparapu, can be extradited to India to face trial for allegedly poisoning his ex-mother-in-law with arsenic and attempting to murder his ex-father-in-law.
Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party is facing internal division and external criticism over its stance on military aid to Ukraine, with rivals accusing the party of playing into Russia's hands ahead of next year's presidential election.
The UK has achieved full membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a major free trade area. This move is expected to boost the UK economy and enhance its geopolitical standing.
Germany's far-right AfD party is leading in polls for the upcoming Saxony-Anhalt state election, with its top candidate, Ulrich Siegmund, campaigning on anti-immigration and anti-wind farm platforms. The party's rise has sparked concerns among businesses and prompted the domestic intelligence agency to classify its state branch as right-wing extremist.
Germany's far-right AfD party is raising concerns among businesses ahead of a state election.
The article discusses the AfD's potential to govern in German states, noting its rise since 2013 and its current status as the second-largest bloc in parliament.
The EU has warned Serbia that public commemorations for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić risk undermining its EU membership bid. EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos stated that the upcoming funeral will be a "very important test" for Serbia's commitment to European values.
The EU warned Serbia that public commemorations for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić risk undermining its EU membership bid.
EU official states Serbia's handling of Ratko Mladić's funeral is a key test for its EU accession.
Poland's parliament has voted to appoint Maciej Berek, a close ally of Prime Minister Donald Tusk, to the Constitutional Tribunal. The move has drawn criticism from within Tusk's coalition, who argue it undermines efforts to restore judicial independence and mirrors the practices of the previous administration.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will announce over €2 billion in tax breaks, pay rises, and other measures on Saturday, aiming to boost incomes and recover political ground ahead of next year's elections. The package, equal to 1% of GDP, will include pension increases, a higher minimum wage, and relief for farmers and small businesses.
Five European nations, including Germany, Austria, Greece, Denmark, and the Netherlands, plan to sign deals this year to send migrants without legal residency to countries outside the European Union. Denmark aims to be ready by the end of 2027 for such transfers.
Denmark expects to be ready by the end of 2027 to send migrants without legal residency to a return hub outside the EU.
Five EU nations are planning to establish external return hubs for rejected migrants by 2027.
Five EU nations, including Germany, Austria, Greece, Denmark, and the Netherlands, plan to sign deals this year to send migrants outside the EU.
German police responded to two new suspected attempts to sabotage the country's electricity grid, according to a report by Bild. The incidents follow an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport, which Berlin has attributed to Russia.
Vincent Bolloré's CNews channel has adopted a hard-right editorial line, mirroring far-right leader Marine Le Pen's agenda. This shift, noted by employees and rivals, is seen as a significant influence on the upcoming French presidential election and a potential strategy to benefit from a future National Rally government.
The potential rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in state elections is intensifying pressure on EU governments to finalize a €2 trillion budget deal by year-end, as upcoming elections in major member states could empower Euroskeptic voices.
South Korea and the United States are discussing semiconductor investments in the U.S. as part of broader bilateral talks, a Seoul official said. The discussions come amid concerns that planned U.S. tariffs on chip imports could affect ongoing negotiations.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit France from Sept 6-9 for a summit with President Macron and discussions on the film industry.
Vietnam's leader To Lam plans visits to Russia, France, US, and Canada in September, seeking to deepen ties amid trade uncertainty.
South Korea and the US are discussing semiconductor investments in the US amid potential tariffs.
