Spanish government approves €309 million aid package for Ceuta amid migrant crisis
Spain’s Economy Minister said the aid package represents a ‘shock response’ designed to meet the demands of social organisations and the city government. Read More
Russia behind attempted drone ‘attack’ at Leipzig airport, Berlin says
Germany has for months reported suspicious drone sightings over military and industrial sites, but an incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport on the night of 4-5 August raised the alarm as a…
Von der Leyen pledges response to Russian hybrid attacks ahead of Rutte meeting
As Germany formally blames Russia for a hybrid warfare incident involving an explosive-laden drone at one of its airports, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet NATO Secretary-General…
Brussels says €90 billion loan for Ukraine is enough for now amid growing doubts
The longevity of the EU’s €90 billion support loan for Ukraine is in serious doubt as Russia escalates the war and drives up material costs. Brussels says the financial plan…
EU’s green fashion rules face test as global emissions rise 6.3%
The findings of a report on fashion data pose a political challenge for the EU, which has made textiles one of the testing grounds for its broader push to move…
EU to gather ‘brightest minds’ to boost defence as Russia threat grows
The EU is setting up a high-level group of political and military leaders from member states, Ukraine and the UK to speed up efforts to close Europe’s defence capability gaps…
UK records hottest summer on record, Met Office says
According to a study carried out by Met Office scientists, the record-breaking season was made roughly 130 times more likely due to “human-induced climate change.” Read More
Former British PM Keir Starmer to step down as MP and focus on ‘international affairs’
Starmer, who was elected as MP for Holborn and St Pancras in May 2015, went on to become Labour leader in 2020, before leading the party to a landslide general…
The EU gave Iceland the silence treatment. It didn’t work, again
Brussels stayed mostly silent during Iceland’s referendum campaign, which ended with 52.8% voting against resuming EU accession talks, echoing its muted response to Brexit a decade earlier. Read More
Improvised explosive devices found near German power plant, police say
According to media reports, a key installation near the Jänschwalde coal plant in Brandenburg was repeatedly targeted with rockets, which emergency crews later found and defused. Read More