On defence, France and Germany are inching closer but remain far apart
Germany has a lot of catching up to do but has plenty of fiscal space to do it. Read More
German regional train derails, killing at least three people
Around 100 people were supposed to be onboard. Read More
Von der Leyen and Trump strike EU-US trade deal to avert all-out tariff war
Ursula von der Leyen met with Donald Trump in Scotland to bring the trade negotiations over the finish line. Read More
Albania and Bulgaria ask EU for help to deal with raging wildfires
Thousands of acres and dozens of houses have been destroyed. Read More
Invasion of Asian seaweed in Cádiz: An environmental catastrophe on the beaches of southern Spain
Thousands of tonnes of ‘Rugulopteryx okamurae’, an invasive seaweed from Southeast Asia, are accumulating on the beaches of the Strait of Gibraltar and the southern coast of Spain, constituting what…
Ukraine says it is holding back Russia’s summer offensive
President Zelenskyy said that it is ‘tough’ for both sides on the front line as he seeks to gain more Patriot missile systems to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence. Read More
Brussels, my love? The battle for the budget – who wins, who loses?
In this edition of our weekly talk show, participants discuss the launch of the EU budget deliberations, attempts to raise taxes on tobacco and alcohol and the major escalation in…
Immigration is “killing Europe”, says Trump
Upon his arrival in Scotland for a five-day visit, US President Donald Trump said that immigration is “killing Europe”. He will be touring golf courses owned by his family during…
Georgia hosts NATO military exercises despite perceived pivot towards Russia
The war games involve more than 2,000 troops from 10 countries, such as Germany, Romania, Poland, Ukraine and Moldova. Read More
France, Germany and UK press Israel over Gaza aid to end ‘humanitarian catastrophe’
The call from France, Germany and the UK comes a day after French President Emmanuel Macron’s surprise announcement that France would officially recognise Palestinian statehood. Read More