European Headlines TODAY 🗞️ 11 June 2025
Dive into the headlines that are captivating Europe’s front pages today. Explore the key stories shaping the conversation across the continent.
🇪🇺 European Politics & Diplomacy
📌 ABC (Spain) — “The European Commission opens the door to blocking Conde-Pumpido’s endorsement of the amnesty”
- The Commission suggests the amnesty does not serve the public interest, challenging Spain’s constitutional court’s justification.
📌 El Mundo (Spain) — “Cerdán’s report sparks Supreme Court anti-corruption operation”
- Judicial action escalates against ex-minister Ábalos as corruption evidence linked to public contracts deepens PSOE’s crisis.
📌 El País (Spain) — “The Government questions the judge leading the case against the attorney general”
- Feijóo criticises the PSOE-led government’s pressure tactics on judiciary amid growing legal scrutiny of top officials.
📌 Neue Zürcher Zeitung (Switzerland) — “Union and SPD clash over compulsory military service”
- Germany’s ruling parties diverge sharply on defence reform as conservatives revive debate over national service mandates.
📌 De Telegraaf (Netherlands) — “New coalition starts off lame”
- Dutch coalition’s slow formation frustrates expectations, with real governing steps deferred until 2027, exposing internal fragmentation.
📌 Le Soir (Belgium) — “Political parties go on the offensive via social media”
- A digital campaign arms race surges ahead of 2024 elections, as Belgian parties maximise social media influence in daily cycles.
📌 Ta Nea (Greece) — “Solomonic solution, many questions”
- Greek Parliament operates with just 297 MPs after court rulings voided mandates. Institutional legitimacy faces intense scrutiny.
📌 Kathimerini (Greece) — “Questions arise about parliamentary majority after Spartans’ expulsion”
- Political uncertainty grips Athens as legal decisions strip MPs of seats, upending parliamentary arithmetic.
📌 La Croix (France) — “Trump challenges the judiciary”
- French editorial condemns Trump’s militarised response to Californian resistance, framing it as an authoritarian drift.
📌 Frankfurter Allgemeine (Germany) — “EU Commission to tighten sanctions on Russia”
- Brussels pushes tougher measures amid war escalation, signalling renewed commitment to isolate Moscow economically.
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