European Pulse

‘It’s not safe yet’: Syrian diaspora in Europe caught between joy and anxiety

For Syrians in Europe, watching the fall of al-Assad's regime was a euphoric moment that gave way to uncertainty and anxiety over their country's...

Macron nominates long-time ally and leader of centrist bloc François Bayrou as new PM

Bayrou, 73, was named the new prime minister after Michel Barnier's government was toppled by a vote of no confidence on 4 December. François...

Suspected Chinese spy with links to Prince Andrew banned from UK

The man, known only as H6, was found to have been in communication with the United Front Work Department (UFWD), an arm of the...

Can EU engage a former al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria?

The EU welcomed Assad's ouster, but can it engage with the Islamist rebels? The bloc has called for an inclusive government, a peaceful transition...

108 percent increase in asylum seekers from Kosovo, some EU countries express concern

From January to September of this year, there were 3905 requests for asylum in EU countries from citizens of Kosovo, according to the European...

Brussels green lights Poland’s plan to temporarily suspend right to asylum

Poland has flouted a plan to suspend the asylum rights in cases of weaponised migration.  By Jorge Liboreiro The new guidelines put forward by Brussels reflect...

ECB set to trim interest rates again: What’s next and why it matters

The ECB is set to cut rates by 25 basis points to 3%, with further easing expected into 2025. Lower rates may provide a...

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