Topic: European

Topic

French prosecutors seek two-year sentence for Rachida Dati in Renault graft case

French prosecutors have sought a two-year prison sentence for former culture minister Rachida Dati, to be served at home with an electronic tag, in a corruption case involving charges of lobbying for Renault-Nissan when she was a European lawmaker. The high-profile case centres on a contract signed in 2009 between Dati, who previously served as justice minister, and fugitive businessman Carlos Ghosn, then head of Renault-Nissan.

28 Sept 2026, 13:10 UTC

World

Pope to speak on European unity on last day of France visit

Pope Leo on Monday arrived in Metz to speak on the future of Europe on the final day of his visit to France. Metz, a northeastern city that repeatedly changed hands between France and Germany in past conflicts, is closely associated with Robert Schuman, considered one of the founding fathers of the European Union, who is buried just outside Metz. France 24’s Luke Shrago in Metz and Douglas Herbert in the studio take a look at what’s on the agenda.

28 Sept 2026, 10:07 UTC

World

European cities seek ways of boosting affordable housing

In many major urban centers of Europe, the housing shortage has become an explosive social issue. DW looks into various models that have been put in place across the continent.

27 Sept 2026, 13:50 UTC

Sports

Franklin wins three medals at European championships

Olympic medallist Mallory Franklin completes her return following the birth of her daughter with canoe gold and kayak cross silver at the Paddle Europe Slalom Championships in Ivrea.

27 Sept 2026, 10:33 UTC

World

Germany news: EU ministers meet for migration showdown

European interior ministers hold migration talks in Munich as the bloc plans to strengthen borders and speed up deportations. Meanwhile, trade unions staged nationwide demos against health and welfare cuts. DW has more.

26 Sept 2026, 09:22 UTC

Sports

British trio lose European finals but claim silvers

Chantelle Reid, Abdul Burton and Damar Thomas are all beaten in their final bouts at the European Boxing Championships.

25 Sept 2026, 19:48 UTC

World

Bundesliga, other top European leagues call for major FIFA reforms

The Bundesliga and three other leading European football leagues have said major reforms to world-governing body FIFA are "essential." However, they stopped short of calling for the resignation of boss Gianni Infantino.

25 Sept 2026, 19:08 UTC

Politics

France: Pope Leo XIV keeps visit focused on faith over politics

Pope Leo XIV has declined a state dinner, the Legion of Honour and a private meeting with President Emmanuel Macron, keeping his four-day France visit centred on its apostolic mission despite official talks at the Élysée. While the Vatican cited scheduling reasons, some observers see a desire to emphasise the trip's spiritual focus, even as the pontiff is set to address European security and peace during his stop in Metz.

25 Sept 2026, 15:01 UTC

World

Bundesliga and three other top European leagues call for major FIFA reforms

The Bundesliga and three other leading European football leagues have called for major reforms to the world-governing body FIFA. However, they stopped short of calling for FIFA boss Gianni Infantino's resignation.

25 Sept 2026, 14:03 UTC

Sports

Premier League joins call for Fifa reforms

The Premier League joins three of its top European counterparts in calling for "fundamental" reform of the way that world football's governing body Fifa is run.

25 Sept 2026, 12:03 UTC

Politics

Top European leagues demand FIFA reforms, piling pressure on Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under increased pressure Friday as Europe's four main football leagues called for sweeping reforms of the world football governing body. The English Premier League, Spain's La Liga, Italy's Serie A and Germany's Bundesliga demanded that measures are adopted to ensure "disciplinary matters remain demonstrably insulated from political interference".

25 Sept 2026, 11:58 UTC

Business

Pharma stock soars 150% on injectables deal with Wegovy maker Novo

Shares in Swedish microcap stock Nanexa more than doubled after the drug-delivery group revealed a licensing deal with European pharma giant Novo Nordisk.

25 Sept 2026, 10:46 UTC

Business

Russia could attack a NATO country within months, Danish intelligence warns

The new threat assessment joins a growing chorus of Russia warnings from top European security officials and lawmakers in recent days.

25 Sept 2026, 08:44 UTC

Politics

Live: Pope Leo gives first address of France visit at Élysée presidential palace

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday welcomed Pope Leo XIV for the pontiff's first state visit to the European nation in 18 years, with artificial intelligence and young believers near the top of his agenda. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates and watch their address at the Élysée presidential palace in Paris.

25 Sept 2026, 02:49 UTC

Sports

Burton makes final as GB chase three European golds

Abdul Burton reaches the men's super-bantamweight final after Callum Makin and Dimeji Shittu claim bronzes at the European Boxing Championships.

24 Sept 2026, 17:27 UTC

Sports

Unanswered questions for English teams after Women's Champions League returns

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City start bids for European glory in unconvincing fashion.

24 Sept 2026, 13:50 UTC

Business

Russia ‘truly’ appreciates U.S. invite to G20 summit — but hasn't decided if Putin will go

European leaders have sharply criticized the move.

24 Sept 2026, 13:25 UTC

World

Pope Leo XIV to trace back French ancestry, spiritual roots on visit to France

Pope Leo’s four-day visit to France, which kicks off on Friday, is something of a homecoming for the Chicago-born pontiff, a grandson of European immigrants with family roots in Normandy. His spiritual roots in French Catholicism run deeper still.

23 Sept 2026, 15:14 UTC

Business

AI drone maker hits $6.4 billion valuation as Ukraine war spurs defense tech

Tekever is one of a number of European defense tech startups raising sizable rounds amid a rearmament campaign from countries in the region.

23 Sept 2026, 10:59 UTC

World

Europe’s centrists are finally paying the price of their extremism

The centre’s blind adherence to austerity has devastated European societies.

23 Sept 2026, 10:25 UTC