Populists looking to cause upsets as EU elections begin Populists are hoping to cause upsets across the EU as the European Parliament elections get under way today in polls that could challenge the Brussels consensus.

Row as France remembers troops slain in hostage raid France was Tuesday to pay its final respects to two commandos killed during a raid to rescue four hostages in the Sahel region of Africa last week that has sparked a row over the risks taken by the freed tourists.

Far-right party leaders meet in Prague ahead of EU vote Prague will today host a meeting of populist far-right party leaders seeking unprecedented success in European elections next month following a steep rise of anti-EU movements across Europe.

France, Germany seek closer bond with treaty ahead of Brexit

France and Germany will sign a new friendship treaty on Tuesday, seeking to boost an alliance at the heart of the European Union as Britain bows out and with nationalism rising around the continent.

Macron unveils new measures in bid to end ’yellow vest’ revolt

Embattled French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (local time) announced a series of financial measures seeking to defuse the "yellow vest" revolt that has triggered violent protests in cities across the country.

Macron to meet unions, address nation seeking to end ’yellow vest’ crisis

President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on the "yellow vest" crisis today and meet trade unionists and business leaders in search of a way to end the protests that have rocked France.

French government yields on fuel price hikes after weeks of protest

The French Government, under pressure from weeks of "yellow vest" protests over rising living costs, on Wednesday scrapped all planned fuel tax hikes for 2019 and appealed for calm.

French interior minister quits in latest blow to Macron

France's Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation of his interior minister, the Elysee Palace said Wednesday, in the latest blow to the president who had earlier refused to allow his loyal ally to quit. Gerard Collomb, who had been seen as one of Macron's most robust defenders, had indicated two weeks ago that he intended to step down next year, but he came under increasing pressure and made an initial attempt to resign Monday, only to be rebuffed by the president.

Sweden PM invites opposition to talks as far-right make election gains

Sweden's anti-immigrant far-right made gains in legislative elections Sunday and vowed to exert "real influence" as kingmaker, after both the left-wing and centre-right blocs failed to obtain a majority and the make-up of the next government remained up in the air.

Salvini and Orban ready anti-migrant fight ahead of EU elections

Hungarian nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Italy's hardline Interior Minister Matteo Salvini launched on Tuesday an anti-migration manifesto aiming at next year's European parliament elections, and countering their opposing camp led by