Category: Open Democratic Debate

Irish government finalising fuel package deal
Travel across parts of the Republic of Ireland has been affected for the fourth day in a row…
April 10, 2026
Win a Picasso for €100: Paris raffle aims to raise millions for Alzheimer’s research
A Paris raffle is offering a Picasso for €100 a ticket, with proceeds expected to raise millions for…
April 10, 2026
JD Vance warns Iran not to "play" US during planned talks in Pakistan
The US vice president has said he is 'looking forward to negotiations' in Pakistan as UK prime minister…
April 10, 2026
UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines
Defence Secretary John Healey says there is "no evidence" of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic.……
April 10, 2026
People walk along motorway towards Dublin Airport as fuel protests continue
The Irish military will be deployed to move vehicles "blocking critical infrastructure".… Read the full article at the…
April 10, 2026
Russia and Ukraine agree to truce for Orthodox Easter
Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.… Read…
April 10, 2026
EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.… Read the full…
April 10, 2026
Controversial US hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies aged 68
"His vision transformed the Bronx into the birthplace of a culture that now reaches every corner of the…
April 10, 2026
Brazil: Indigenous marches in Brasília enter third day over land rights
Thousands of Indigenous people marched through Brasília on 9 April 2026 during the 22nd “Free Land Encampment”, urging…
April 10, 2026
Watch: Pope Leo XIV spins basketball on his finger, with help from Harlem Globetrotters
US exhibition squad, the Harlem Globetrotters, met the pontiff in the Vatican, helping him to spin a basketball…
April 9, 2026
Four people die trying to board boat in Channel crossing attempt
Authorities say 37 people are being treated in hospital, but around 30 others continued their journeys to the…
April 9, 2026
Industrial transformation key to cutting emissions and pollution further in Europe’s energy-intensive industries
Emissions from energy-intensive industries in Europe have fallen sharply over the past two decades, but progress has stalled…
April 9, 2026
Venezuela police use tear gas against protesters demanding better pay and pensions
The monthly minimum wage in Venezuela is 130 bolivars (€0.23), unchanged since 2022, and roughly 330 times lower…
April 9, 2026
Ceasefire threatened as Iran closes strait again and Trump warns US troops to remain
In a social media post, Trump said the surge of US warships and troops will remain around Iran…
April 9, 2026
Fiscal discipline as Ukraine's real test on the road to EU membership
Fiscal discipline will be Ukraine's real test on the road to EU membership, writes Danylo Hetmantsev, chair of…
April 9, 2026
Paving the way: Rome Colosseum renovation reveals structures hidden for centuries
Visitors to Rome's Colosseum now have a new chance to step back into history thanks to a renovation…
April 9, 2026
Why oil and gas prices could stay high in Europe even if the Iran war ends
Energy prices in Europe could stay high for a while, even though the region doesn’t rely heavily on…
April 9, 2026
'NATO in grave danger after Iran war,' former US NATO ambassador tells Euronews
US President Trump's frequent threats to leave NATO, as well as the US army's heavy use of expensive,…
April 9, 2026
French couple leave Iran after more than three years in jail
Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris are on their way home after being allowed to leave the country, the…
April 8, 2026
Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year
It follows similar moves in other European countries, including France and Spain.… Read the full article at the…
April 8, 2026
Cameroon 'military contractors' killed in Russia-Ukraine war – BBC confirms leaked message
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.… Read the full…
April 8, 2026
Germany suspends military approval for long stays abroad for men under 45
The requirement to obtain permission had gone largely unnoticed until a German newspaper reported on it.… Read the…
April 8, 2026
“Out of sight?” EU lawmakers fight over migrant return hubs on The Ring
In this new edition of The Ring, broadcast from the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs Lena Düpont (EPP)…
April 8, 2026