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Spain’s government finalised a migrant amnesty measure on Tuesday that it announced earlier this year, paving the way for hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working without authorisation in the country to apply for legal status. The approach sharply differs from much of Europe’s prevailing attitudes on immigration in which governments are trying to reduce the number of arrivals and step up deportations. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez hailed the measure as “an act of justice and a necessity.” He reiterated his government’s position that people who already live and work in the country of 49 million people should “do…

Qatar has rejected claims of side deals with Iran, saying they are aimed at damaging the country’s reputation. Speaking at a press conference, government spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said Doha has not held any unilateral talks with Tehran since the start of the war and is working closely with regional partners. He also pushed back on suggestions that Qatar is acting alone in dealing with the crisis, saying the response is being coordinated across the region. “There has been absolutely no single-lined process with the Iranians,” he said. He said any claims of financial arrangements to stop attacks are false…

The prime minister’s political allies are standing by her. Defense Minister Guido Crosetto backed her boss on X, writing that “Giorgia Meloni is a leader who has never been afraid to speak her mind, especially when principles, respect and identity are at stake.” With this recent spat, Trump has turned on his last — and maybe staunchest — ally in Europe. The U.S. president was calling Meloni “a marvelous woman” and “a great leader” only a year ago, as the Italian leader was tipped by many to be the EU’s unofficial Trump-whisperer. She was the only European leader at his…

Greek authorities have rescued over 300 migrants coming mainly from Bangladesh, Egypt, Yemen and Sudan over the last two days, officials said on Tuesday. Nearly half of them were rescued on Monday off the island of Crete, the coast guard said, adding that they were travelling on at least three makeshift vessels. Search operations continued on Tuesday despite strong winds in the area, they said. A coast guard official said the migrants were being held by Cretan police and would be transferred to reception centres on the Greek mainland. Crete has become the main gateway for asylum seekers arriving mainly…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday in Berlin, a German government spokesman said. “German-Ukrainian government consultations are taking place today at the Chancellery,” the spokesman said. “Chancellor Merz will welcome, among others, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to Berlin.” Germany has become Ukraine’s biggest backer as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s all-out invasion, as Washington under US President Donald Trump has cut support. The meeting comes as US-led peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have stalled, with Kyiv deeming proposals to cede territory to Moscow impossible. Germany is also keen to…

The Spanish prime minister said Europe has an obligation to fill the gap as the U.S. steps back from international cooperation, in remarks at the European Pulse Forum, an initiative of POLITICO and beBartlet. Apr 10 4 mins read

Péter Magyar’s election as Hungary’s next prime minister — ending 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s rule — could reshape Orbán’s influence network in Brussels, from EU Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi to MCC Brussels, a government-linked think tank. Magyar’s Tisza Party, which secured a two-thirds constitutional majority, has pledged to reorient Hungary’s relationships with the EU and NATO. While Magyar has yet to detail his plans for Brussels, he promised sweeping change during the campaign and after the vote. “A simple change of government is not enough to solve these problems; a change of regime is needed, because an organised criminal group…

The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by 15 warships has begun amid a tense but cautious standoff, as evidenced by the level of maritime traffic, and with no reports of military engagement, as the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran is still holding. Oil prices keep rising and falling amid messages between the US, Iran and other actors, as markets watch the state of the ceasefire and developments in the Strait of Hormuz. Hours after the US blockade began, US President Donald Trump announced that Iran had made contact, claiming that Tehran wants a deal “very badly”…

Published on 14/04/2026 – 15:43 GMT+2 The UK’s Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has reportedly called for US musician DJ Haram to be barred from entering the UK following her recent remarks at the Sydney Biennale. Last month, the New Jersey artist, whose real name is Zubeyda Muzeyyen, gave an impassioned pro-Palestine speech during an opening event at the annual festival, sharing her support of those suffering humanitarian crises in Palestine, Iran and Lebanon. During her speech, she allegedly chanted “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” – a politically charged phrase that refers to the area…

Während sich die Welt auf den Nahen Osten konzentriert, rückt der Krieg in der Ukraine zunehmend in den Hintergrund. Dabei ist die Lage weiterhin dramatisch: Nach dem härtesten Winter seit Kriegsbeginn kämpfen viele Regionen noch immer mit zerstörter Energieinfrastruktur, an der Front dauern die Gefechte unvermindert an.Im Gespräch mit Vassili Golod (ARD, Kiew) geht es um die Realität nach mehr als vier Jahren Krieg: erschöpfte Gesellschaft, hohe Verluste und eine Armee, die sich immer stärker auf Drohnen und Technologie stützt, um das Ungleichgewicht bei Personal auszugleichen.Im Zentrum steht zudem die politische Dimension: Präsident Wolodymyr Selenskyj wirbt in Berlin für eine…