A new flotilla is heading to Gaza, amid fears of Israeli interceptions
Around a thousand people will try to reach Gaza as part of a humanitarian mission led by civil society, which Israel has called in the past a “threat” and a…
Deepfakes of frontline Ukrainian soldiers aim to undermine morale
Moscow is using AI-generated videos of Ukrainian soldiers to portray the country as weak and undermine trust in its central command. Read More
Exclusive: Hungary’s new government to review Orbán’s EU defence plan over corruption concerns
Péter Magyar’s team is reassessing Hungary’s €16 billion SAFE defence plan submitted by the defeated Orbán government, citing corruption risks. The European Commission is open to engaging with the new…
Spain’s far-right Vox returns to power in regional coalition government with Popular Party
During a debate in Spain’s national parliament on Wednesday, Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called the PP-Vox agreement in Extremadura “a kick to the constitution.” Read More
Austrian court acquits ex-official Johannes Peterlik over Novichok document leak
Prosecutors had accused Peterlik of requesting “without official necessity” a classified report in 2018 that included the formula for Novichok, a military-grade nerve agent developed in the Soviet Union. Read…
‘Energy crisis will hit prices for months or even years,’ says Commissioner Jørgensen
The European Commission announced on Wednesday a new ‘fuel observatory’ to monitor jet fuel stocks and prevent EU countries from hoarding fuel at others’ expense. Read More
‘Learn from Ukraine or defence money will be wasted,’ Sanna Marin warns EU
The former Finnish prime minister told Euronews that she “cannot rule out” that Russia is preparing for war with the rest of Europe, and that the bloc is “as dependent…
As Ukraine’s war against Russia drags on, AI-generated videos aim to undermine soldier morale
Moscow is using AI-generated videos of Ukrainian soldiers to portray the country as weak and undermine trust in its central command. Read More
Greek parliament lifts immunity of all 13 MPs probed in EU farm subsidy scandal
The EU’s European Public Prosecutor’s Office has announced probes into 20 New Democracy members, including active and former lawmakers. Read More
EU calls for energy vouchers, social tariffs and VAT reductions to curb soaring prices
The European Commission’s short-term protections are paired with expectations of behavioural change, including reduced energy consumption or participation in demand flexibility schemes. Read More