Public transport
Continental divide: Smaller Western European cities are better for your health
Climate-conscious urban design, easy access to public mobility and expansive green spaces have a huge impact on urban well-being.
Leveling up 2.0: Rachel Reeves makes her pitch to Britain’s left-behind voters
Freak disappearance of electricity triggered power cut, says Spain PM Sánchez
Power cut leaves card users in the lurch in Spain, Portugal
Dutch spies warn Russian attacks on Europe included bid to sway EU election
Erdoğan’s main rival arrested in major clampdown on Turkish opposition
Greece gripped by massive strikes as suspicion and anger boil over
Belgian transport faces severe disruption by national strike on Monday
Trade unions called the strike to protest against government plans for pension reform.
Ireland has a problem everyone wants: How to spend €14.1B windfall from Apple
More billions are on the way from the tech giant as the Irish hoover up multinational taxes at a breakneck pace — but struggle to build what this booming nation needs.
Empowering the EU’s road transport industry
The EU’s road transport sector faces critical challenges. The IRU’s roadmap urges policymakers to enact supportive legislation to ensure the EU’s economic and environmental goals are met.
Safer, cleaner and more lucrative: The Good Move plan transforms Brussels’ city center — but remains politically divisive
New data shows the controversial regional plan to slash traffic appears to have been a success in the heart of the city, even as its future is in doubt.
Navalny’s final plan to cause ‘maximum damage’ to Putin
Before his death, the opposition leader laid out a strategy to challenge the Russian president.
Angry workers and slumping salaries make for a combustible mix at Europe’s airlines and railways
Germany is the epicenter of union action driven by decline in purchasing power.
Chaos, fires and tear gas roil Brussels as farmers clash with police
Stink of manure permeates EU capital amid ongoing battles between protesting farmers and cops.
Farmers plan another protest in Brussels on Monday
The demonstration is expected to cause traffic chaos in the European district.
Here’s your life in 2040 — if the EU’s climate plan works
Fewer steaks, a carbon Nutri-Score on food labels, bikeshares galore, and incentives to downsize once your kids move out.
Return of (some) masks! Belgium advises face coverings amid flu surge
Authorities stressed the measure, which is recommended for vulnerable people, will be lifted “as soon as possible.”
Paris to SUVs: Get off my streets!
Paris referendum signals danger for SUV owners and the car industry.
Politics threatens to spoil Paris 2024 Olympics
Emmanuel Macron’s sports extravaganza faces tense geopolitical moment.
Belgian PM faces high-wire act in China as EU, Taiwan fears intrude
Alexander De Croo will seek to balance national and EU interests during his trip to Beijing — amid strained trade ties and tensions around Taiwan’s presidential election.
Italian minister engineers unscheduled stop by public train
Ministers ‘cannot stop the trains for all citizens,’ the political opposition said.
Keep your bedbugs, Putin tells the EU
Russian leader mocks Europe’s insect issues while scoffing at new round of sanctions.
Paris bedbugs: We’re worried too, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
Khan says he’s speaking to ‘our friends in Paris’ for advice on keeping bedbugs at bay.
Paris bedbugs: It’s not a big deal, says French transport chief
The tiny insects have been spotted on public transport over the past few weeks, but Clément Beaune says no need to worry.