Arms embargo: Can Israeli military technology be decoupled from Europe’s?
Spain has decided to follow Slovenia’s lead and ban all arms trading with Israel. But the decision is not without its consequences for the Spanish armed forces. Read More
France calls for EU military mobility coordinator to slash troops’ transit time across Europe
The European Commission is expected to present a package on military mobility in mid-November to simplify procedures and facilitate movement throughout the bloc. Read More
Hungary’s Orbán claims ‘EU has decided to go to war’ and calls for petition against Brussels
At the European Political Community meeting in Copenhagen, Hungary’s leader accused the EU of preparing “war plans” and rejected calls for Ukraine’s EU membership, saying that a strategic partnership is…
‘Can we eat the chicken?’ Belgian PM demands answers on Russian frozen assets
“I want the maximum of legal certainty. I want solidarity,” Belgium Prime Minister Bart De Waver said about the proposal to use Russian frozen assets. Read More
Sport, a lever for inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities
Athletes, coaches and Special Olympics representatives played boccia and table tennis at the European Commission to promote further inclusion of people with disabilities during European Sports Week. Read More
Watch the video: Where in Europe are industrial product prices rising the most?
An increase in industrial prices might be an early signal of inflationary pressures in the economy. Read More
No, Hamburg has not banned music lessons because they’re ‘haram’
Not only is it untrue that the city of Hamburg has banned music lessons, but most Muslims have embedded music in their culture, religion and daily lives. Read More
EU leaders give ‘broad support’ for drone wall and using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine
The European Commission will now fine tune a Roadmap for defence set to be released in two weeks, before leaders convene for another summit to make decisions. Read More
Support grows for using Russian assets in €140 billion loan to Ukraine, but key questions remain
The EU is working on a new plan to provide a “Reparations Loan” to Ukraine based on Russia’s frozen assets. But key questions remain unanswered. Read More
One year or three? And who will foot the bill for the drone wall? EU leaders appear split
A series of airspace violations across the EU has thrusted plans for a so-called drone wall to the top of the agenda for EU leaders meeting in Denmark. Read More