Russia may use military force to protect shadow fleet, Estonia warns
Moscow is using ageing vessels in an effort to dodge international sanctions on its oil exports. Read More
Spain identifies power failure ‘ground zero’ as search for Iberian blackout cause continues
The government is rigorously investigating the incident that saw Spain and Portugal grind to a halt in late April, the Spanish energy minister said. Read More
Dutch competition agency launches two probes under EU Digital Markets Act
The findings will be shared with the European Commission which has enforcement powers under the Digital Markets Act. Read More
Antonio Costa urges Kosovo to fulfil EU commitments during Western Balkans tour
During his visit to Kosovo on Wednesday, the European Council president reiterated the crucial importance of the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue for EU integration. Read More
EU must lead on climate in light of US ‘stupidity’, says former UN rights chief | Radio Schuman
Mary Robinson, the former Irish President and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, urged the EU to show important leadership in the face of a US withdrawal from efforts to…
Romania grapples with disinformation ahead of tense presidential run-off
Analysts say disinformation actors continue to sow division and distrust ahead of a consequential presidential second round on Sunday. Read More
Friedrich Merz makes big promises from Ukraine to economy in first government statement to Bundestag
The new German chancellor has pledged to recover Berlin from years of economic stagnation, deliver on “much needed” military development and fulfil NATO defence spending targets. Read More
Pope Leo XIV meets Jannik Sinner at the Vatican and receives a racket of the tennis number one
The Pontiff received Jannik Sinner in private audience who gave him his racket. The Pope’s passion for tennis is well known. Read More
French PM Bayrou denies covering up Catholic school abuse scandal during parliamentary hearing
French Prime Minister François Bayrou faced a high-stakes parliamentary hearing on Wednesday evening, testifying under oath about what he knew or didn’t know regarding decades of alleged abuse at a…
Support grows for Dutch call to review EU-Israel ties amid Gaza aid blockade
French President Emmanuel Macron has said the prospect of suspending cooperation with Israel is an “open question” for the EU. Read More