European Union to See More Illegal Migration in 2024, Warns Think Tank

Illegal immigration to the EU will rise in 2024 and become a key factor in future elections, a think tank has predicted, despite politicians' promises of a “crackdown”. This week, the Frontex European Border and Coast Guard Agency announced that the number of recorded illegal migrants into the EU has reached its highest level since […]
Italy Calls for Creation of EU Army, Single European Head of State

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani has joined the growing chorus of calls for the creation of a European Union army, arguing that it is worth sacrificing the national sovereignty of member states in exchange for security. Antonio Tajani, who took over as leader of the center-right Forza Italia party following the death of former […]
European stocks open lower as markets look ahead to U.S. inflation data this week – CNBC

1 hour ago Shell says $900 million charge hits fourth-quarter earnings British oil giant Shell said on Monday that a $900 million charge hit its fourth-quarter earnings, but that was offset by a strong increase in gas trading. However, it added that overall production is on track to meet its targets. The company is scheduled […]
Gloomy sentiment continues with European markets heading for a negative open – CNBC

22 minutes ago European stock markets start mixed, then turn higher European stock markets opened on a calm note, with the regional Stoxx 600 index opening flat but up 0.2% by 8:20 a.m. London time. Sectors remained mixed, with healthcare stocks gaining 1.04%, while technology and mining stocks both fell about 0.6%. Britain's FTSE 100 […]