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Austrian protesters blocked the Brenner Pass on Saturday to demand action against rising traffic noise and pollution. Authorities closed the vital highway from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, although traffic disruptions were less severe than anticipated, according to early reports. Local leaders seek urgent infrastructure reform.
Football fans clashed in Budapest ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final, with local police reporting fights involving supporters of Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. The Budapest Police have launched a criminal investigation for violent disorder and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify further individuals involved in the altercations.
Munich Airport experienced two closures within 24 hours due to suspected drone sightings. The first incident saw operations halted briefly, followed by a second interruption as authorities responded to potential safety risks posed by unidentified flying objects in the airspace.
The European Parliament will hold a no-confidence vote against President Ursula von der Leyen, emphasising rising discontent in Brussels following controversial decisions.
A severe heatwave is gripping much of Europe, with record-breaking temperatures exceeding 40°C reported in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Germany.
The European Parliament is preparing to debate and vote on a motion of censure against President Ursula von der Leyen and her Commission next week, during the Strasbourg plenary.
Prime Minister François Bayrou survived an eighth no‑confidence vote after the far‑right National Rally abstained, with only 189 MPs supporting the motion, well below the 289 required to oust him.
Most of Europe is under a “heat dome”, affecting southern and eastern England, while amber alerts have been issued across various UK regions for high temperatures.
Clashes erupted in Belgrade as police used pepper spray to disperse anti-government protesters demanding early elections and an end to President Vucic’s rule.
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