https://www.dw.com/s-1433?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss Deutsche Welle: DW.com - Europe en 2026 DW Thu, 1 Oct 2026 05:23:09 GMT Thu, 1 Oct 2026 05:23:09 GMT https://rss.dw.com/images/DW-L-RGB_whitebg.png https://www.dw.com/s-1433?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages 98 64 10 79495633 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/france-hundreds-arrested-as-student-protests-escalate/a-79495633?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss Student protests have grown in scale and intensity, with violent clashes in some places leading to hundreds of arrests and dozens of injuries. News 79490162 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:16:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/five-eu-states-plan-first-deportation-center-in-africa-for-2027/a-79490162?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss Greece, Germany, Austria, Denmark and the Netherlands are moving forward with plans to establish deportation centers outside the EU. An African partner country has reportedly already been selected. World 79487802 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bosnia-elections-polls-overshadowed-by-exhaustion-exodus-and-geopolitics-as-ethnic-politics-eclipse-real-problems/a-79487802?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss Bosnia goes to the polls on October 4 to elect several parliaments and presidents. While voters worry about the economy and emigration, the campaign is focused on ethnicity, exposing the country's political paralysis. World 79401752 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ireland-will-boycott-eurovision-again-because-of-israel-s-participation-but-the-song-contest-is-still-expanding/a-79401752?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel's participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing. Culture 79473714 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/hungary-s-reckoning-with-orban-s-corrupt-system-picks-up-speed/a-79473714?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar vowed to dismantle Orban's corrupt networks. High-profile figures are being arrested and many Hungarians are pushing for swift accountability, but the rule of law takes time. World 79473376 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/uk-pm-burnham-seeks-hope-again-at-labour-party-conference/a-79473376?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss Andy Burnham is seeking a delicate balance between optimism and realism at Labour's annual party conference. He promised hope and an end to "politics as usual" but also an "honest conversation" about difficult dilemmas. News 79473031 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/albania-as-corruption-cases-multiply-experts-question-whether-the-anti-corruption-drive-is-addressing-the-causes-or-just-the-symptoms/a-79473031?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss From a former president to the ex-intelligence chief, Albania is prosecuting senior officials at a rate once thought impossible. But do more prosecutions mean less corruption or simply better enforcement? World 79468803 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/uk-us-government-questions-bail-for-fairford-base-suspects/a-79468803?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss The US government sees "the hand of a foreign actor" in the security scare at RAF Fairford, a hub for US heavy bombers in Europe. Donald Trump criticized the suspects being released on bail amid ongoing investigations. News 79462773 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/sicily-mount-etna-ash-disrupts-catania-flights-again/a-79462773?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss A thick ash cloud from Mount Etna has been disrupting flights to Catania in Sicily for several days. Italy and Europe's most active volcano, Etna has impacted air travel several times this summer. News 79455759 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-comedian-convicted-for-insulting-erdogan-in-show/a-79455759?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss Deniz Goktas was convicted of two of three charges, including "insulting" the president, but was released pending the appeal process. Nominally, Turkey is a secular country with free speech. News 79438939 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:47:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/european-cities-seek-ways-of-boosting-affordable-housing/a-79438939?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss In many major urban centers of Europe, the housing shortage has become an explosive social issue. DW looks into various models that have been put in place across the continent. World 79419800 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:08:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/backlash-over-data-centers-tests-europe-s-ai-ambitions/a-79419800?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss Massive data centers needed to run AI are triggering protests across Europe. Their operators counter that they boost digital sovereignty and energy independence. World 79444596 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:39:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/russia-expected-to-intensify-hybrid-war-on-europe/a-79444596?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss Drone explosions, airspace violations, arson attacks: Poland, Romania, and Moldova are now regularly targeted in Russian attacks against Ukraine. More governments are calling these attacks deliberate acts of aggression. World 79417294 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/russian-classroom-propaganda-glorifies-dying-for-your-country-students-say/a-79417294?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss The Russian government has stepped up its efforts to spread patriotic propaganda in schools. DW spoke to students about textbooks that portray the West as hostile and promote sacrifice for the nation. World 79432394 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/lithuanian-skies-are-nato-skies-dw-speaks-with-lithuanian-premier-mindaugas-sinkevicius/a-79432394?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss In a DW interview, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius discussed threats to Lithuania from Russia and Belarus, NATO's need for stronger air defense and why military spending alone cannot ensure security. World 79428289 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-bulgaria-become-a-global-leader-in-battery-storage-and-what-this-means-for-the-country-s-grid-and-energy-market/a-79428289?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss In under two years, Bulgaria has become one of the world's most battery-intensive energy markets. Can the surge last — and what will it mean for conventional power generators? World 79423432 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/italy-to-ban-burqa-in-schools-limit-foreign-pupils/a-79423432?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government has passed new school rules capping the number of students who don't speak fluent Italian and banning face coverings. News 79411066 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/czech-pm-andrej-babis-reiterates-importance-of-nato-for-his-country-but-rejects-calls-to-increase-defense-spending/a-79411066?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss The US and NATO want Czechia to spend more on defense. Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis says Prague cannot afford faster increases, despite growing warnings about the threat from Russia. World 79401291 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/pope-fever-takes-hold-as-pope-leo-visits-france/a-79401291?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss Pope Leo XIV is expected to draw huge crowds during his visit to France. As part of his trip, he's also set to address Europe's future and some of the challenges ahead. World 79387050 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/slovakia-pm-robert-fico-s-nato-article-5-remarks-spark-criticism-and-raise-questions-about-his-country-s-nato-commitment/a-79387050?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-xml-mrss Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says he fears war and will do everything he can to keep his country out of one. Critics say his remarks risk weakening NATO, the alliance that was designed to prevent such a war. World