europe:

In a political development, Le Pen's National Rally, the leading political force in France, has joined the "Patriots for Europe" platform.

Scotland's Prime Minister admitted that the Scottish National Party (SNP) faced a "very tough night", losing of 40 seats in the elections.

In a political shift, Italy's Five Star Movement, has broken its year-long political independence, aligning itself with The Left.

From next year, farmers from Denmark will be charged €100 annually per cow as part of a new tax, aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Slovenia has officially recognized Palestine as an independent and sovereign state, joining the ranks of other European countries.

The MEPs has immediately suspended the assistant of a German MEP who has been arrested in Germany for spying for the Chinese government.

It cited its ongoing Youth Mobility Schemes with countries like Australia and New Zealand as successful precedents .

Despite the decelerating inflation in Europe, recent data on retail sales suggests that consumers are reluctant to boost their spending.

French President Emmanuel Macron advocated for the inclusion of abortion in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

Dutch ECR MEP Rob Roos has criticized in Poland that the European Digital Identity and digital currency are "tools".