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POLITICSSep 17Romanian president taps EU lawmaker Mureșan to lead country out of crisisSiegfried Mureșan is the third man nominated by President Nicușor Dan in his bid to solve Romania's parliamentary gridlock.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 17Canadian PM Carney sets out vision for alliance with EUIgnoring threats from US President Donald Trump, Mark Carney praised the benefits of closer ties between his country and Europe in a speech at the European Parliament.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 17Reform UK’s mega-donor backed a friend’s libel claim. Now he controls her homeCrypto billionaire Ben Delo loaned more than £300,000 to former academic Nina PowerFinancial Times
POLITICSSep 17Europe wants children only from 13 years old on social media, with much parental controlDe Europese Commissie presenteerde vandaag een plan voor een wet waardoor kinderen maar beperkt toegang krijgen tot sociale media. Daarmee wil Brussel kinderen beschermen tegen de schadelijke effecten van online platforms zoals Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat en X. Wat is er bekend over het wetsvoorstel? Wat wil de Europese Commissie? Dat kinderen pas op 15-jarige leeftijd volledige toegang hebben tot sociale media. Jongere kinderen zouden helemaal niet meer op diensten zoals Instagram of TikTok mogen, vindt de Europese Commissie. Pas vanaf 13 jaar mogen kinderen een account hebben, als NOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 17Meloni says will examine Schlein's letter 'without the prejudices they hold'Opposition looks for reasons to complain about everything, even down to paying road taxANSA [en]
POLITICSSep 17Canada, EU look to forge an "Alliance for the Future" amid Trump threatsCanada's leader draws regular scorn from President Trump, but European leaders gave him a standing ovation as they aim to push their ties to "the highest level."CBS News
POLITICSSep 17Canada poised to become European Union's first 'associate member'Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told the European Parliament in France that he is interested in making his country the first "associate member" of the E.U. It comes as Canada and western Europe's relationship with the U.S. has become strained in recent months. NBC News' Matt Bodner explains the benefits of the new alliance.NBC News
POLITICSSep 17French presidential hopeful Attal vows to build ‘United States of Europe’Macron's former protégé pitches two-speed Europe to boost economic integration between likeminded countries.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 17Feijóo pressures Brussels to get involved in the Ceuta crisis given the Government's "failure"El líder del PP rentabiliza su ofensiva europea tras la resolución de la Eurocámara y la reunión con el comisario de Inmigración, con el que coincide en el retorno de “todos” los migrantesEl País
POLITICSSep 17Macron won the argument over European strategic autonomy. Will better European defense come of it?Delivering real capabilities is where this vision of strategic autonomy will succeed or fail. The post Macron won the argument over European strategic autonomy. Will better European defense come of it? appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICSSep 17Germany’s St. Petersburg consulate closes amid escalating diplomatic retaliation between Berlin and MoscowThe German Consulate General in St. Petersburg has closed. On the afternoon of September 17, the German flag, national emblem, and other symbols were removed from the consulate building on Furshtatskaya Street.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 17Jon Kyl, three-term Arizona senator, dies at 84Former Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.), who served in Congress for more than 25 years, died at 84-years-old from complications related to a neurological disease, his family announced Thursday. “Our husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, Jon Kyl, has passed away at the age of 84 due to complications from a neurological disease,” a statement from…The Hill
POLITICSSep 17French PM to propose €54B budget squeeze for 2027Sébastien Lecornu said the deficit would soar to 6.5% without any cost-cutting.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 17Jon Kyl, Senator Known for His Skills Behind the Scenes, Dies at 84The Arizona politician rose to the second-highest position in the Republican-held Senate caucus thanks to his policy smarts and deft political sensibilities.NYT US
POLITICSSep 17Why are world leaders at the UN next week and what will they talk about? - ReutersWhy are world leaders at the UN next week and what will they talk about? ReutersReuters World
POLITICSSep 17Violence against women is a top-priority emergency says MattarellaVisits women victims uni at ER in TuscanyANSA [en]
POLITICSSep 17Sweden's far right blames its defeat on immigrationAfter recording their first setback since 1988, the Sweden Democrats have fueled a conspiratorial narrative, accusing the opposition of orchestrating a form of 'electoral great replacement' to prevent the right from winning the elections.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 17Kwara governor names ‘political rival’ coordinator for Hajj 2027The appointment is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Government House, Mashood Agboola The post Kwara governor names ‘political rival’ coordinator for Hajj 2027 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 17Lokayukta traps Dharwad tahsildar; ₹50 lakh seizedSachchidanand Kachanur had allegedly sought the bribe to rectify records of a 33-acre plot of landThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 17All smiles in Strasbourg but uncertainty clouds Canada’s EU membership planAlthough Mark Carney welcomed offer to become bloc’s first associate member, no one seems to know what that meansEurope live – latest updatesMark Carney received a rapturous reception in the European parliament when he gave his speech on Thursday welcoming a proposal for Canada to become the EU’s first-ever associate member.Politicians queued to shake his hand and take selfies. One described the speech as a historic moment. “Europe has extended a hand, and Canada has taken it,” said the German Green MEP Terry Reintke, who borrowed a Canadian ice hockey shirt for the occasion. Continue reading.Guardian World
POLITICSSep 17Fuels, budget, presidential election: the explosive cocktailEmmanuel Macron réunit les chefs de partis pour parler de la crise, Sébastien Lecornu prolonge les aides ciblées pour les secteurs touchés, les candidats à la présidentielle multiplient les annonces : la hausse des prix de l’énergie perturbe la marche de l’exécutif et s’impose dans la campagne. Cela rebat-il les cartes de la présidentielle ? […]Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 17Ireland boycotts Eurovision for second year over Israel’s inclusionPublic broadcaster says country's participation cannot be justified amid 'appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 17Brussels seeks 'credible' outcome in EU-China talks after key negotiators’ callEU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will travel to Beijing on 8–9 October, seeking assurances from China that it will curb exports to the EU and extend the truce on rare earth exports.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 17Germany's judges seek to prevent AfD justice abuseGerman judges and prosecutors have warned that the government needs to reform the laws around how state prosecutors to prevent extremist parties like the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) abusing them.DW News [en]