Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez rejects NATO’s 5% of GDP spending plan as ‘unreasonable’
Spain was the lowest spender in the trans-Atlantic alliance last year, directing less than 2% of its GDP on defence expenditure. Read More
Zelenskyy calls for more pressure on Russia after 28 killed in missile strikes on Kyiv
The drone and missile attack on Kyiv early Tuesday, the deadliest assault on the capital this year, killed 28 people across the city and wounded 142 others. Read More
European rights watchdog raises concerns over freedom of speech in Germany amid Gaza protests
The Council of Europe’s Human Rights Commissioner has raised concerns that German authorities have curtailed the use of Arabic language and cultural symbols during Gaza protests and have allegedly used…
Missile strikes near EU embassy in Tel Aviv
All personnel of the EU delegation are said to be “safe and sound” after a missile struck near a district where several embassies are located. Read More
Bill Gates in Brussels next week for fresh vaccine financing push with EU leaders
The head of the Gates Foundation hosts a pledging conference on Wednesday, together with EU leaders, in order to collect 9 billion dollars for vaccines. Gates will also participate in…
European Parliament backs mandatory microchipping of all cats and dogs in the EU
MEPs have voted to make microchipping and registration mandatory for all cats and dogs in the EU to combat illegal trade and improve animal welfare standards. Read More
Tech giants Apple and Meta to escape sanctions for failing to meet EU digital rules
The European Commission will opt not to impose immediate financial penalties on Apple and Meta—even if they fail to comply with the legislation by next week’s deadline. Read More
Iran is also a threat to Europe, Israel’s EU and NATO ambassador tells Euronews
In an interview with Euronews, Haim Regev said Israel started the conflict with Iran as it didn’t have any other choice and warned that the threat from Tehran’s nuclear ambitions…
EU to influence Iran nuclear talks from sidelines in Geneva
Despite likely being absent from formal negotiations in Geneva on Friday, the European Union is open to dialogue in a bid to influence the next round of nuclear talks between…
Nuclear weapons: Which country’s arsenal is growing fastest?
Most dangerous point since ‘end of Cold War’, experts say, as all nine nuclear powers strengthened their arsenals in 2024. Read More