‘Climate policy must survive, because we want to survive in Europe,’ EU Commission says
Europe cannot afford to choose between climate policy and competitiveness or security, a senior EU official said. Read More
EU readies fresh cash for Ukraine’s air defence as Patriot stocks run low
The EU is weighing a multibillion-euro Ukrainian request for PAC-3 Patriot interceptors as Russia steps up air attacks. Brussels hopes to approve the funding as early as next week, with…
Fact check: How inaccurate and conflicting claims may have affected Iceland’s EU referendum
The Icelandic EU referendum raised a number of important issues for voters, but also a series of unclear claims. Read More
Von der Leyen: Russian drone incidents in Europe are the ‘new normal’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe must prepare for a “new era of European security” after Russia was blamed for a drone sabotage incident last month. NATO…
Brussels will not mediate between US and Canada, EU trade chief says
Maroš Šefčovič said the Commission is ready to explore a wide range of options to deepen cooperation with Ottawa as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calls for a closer partnership…
Netherlands moves 86 tonnes of gold from US and Canada to UK, citing ‘geopolitical unrest’
The transfer was carried out partially by buying and selling and partly by physically transferring gold, the Dutch national bank said. Read More
Spain calls for probe into reports government agency blamed Morocco for Ceuta migrant influx
Although the vast majority of the around 70,000 migrants returned to Morocco within hours, thousands remain in Ceuta with many living rough on the streets. Read More
‘An issue that concerns the entire EU’: Italy’s FM warns of possible Russian meddling in general election
Surveys show that the cost of living, a deteriorating public health system, security and immigration are among Italians’ top concerns when they head to the polls. Read More
Europe vows to stay united as hybrid war activity surges
Europe and Canada have said they won’t succumb to the growing number of hybrid attacks from Russia. The show of unity comes as Germany takes the unprecedented step of formally…
EU eyes additional sanctions on Ukrainian children deportation
The EU is preparing new sanctions on 27 Russian individuals and entities involved in the deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children, ahead of a September conference in Toronto on their…