Russia launched 26 missiles and 597 drones at Ukraine, Zelenskyy said
The Ukrainian leader urged Western leaders to impose additional sanctions, and said the ‘war can only be stopped through strength.’ Read More
Brussels, my love? US continues arms deliveries to Ukraine – for how long?
In this edition of our weekly talk show, panellists discussed the situation in Ukraine, Moldova’s desire to fast-track EU accession and the future role of women in the military. Read…
EU’s population hits record 450 million with numbers driven by migration, Eurostat says
The EU has recorded more deaths than births annually since 2012, which means migration is the only driver of population growth. Read More
Ukraine and EU launch €100 million military innovation partnership, officials in Rome say
BraveTech EU is the first major tech alliance between Ukraine and Europe on equal terms, with each side set to invest €50 million in the programme. Read More
Portugal’s parliament reclassifies rape as public crime bringing it in line with Europe
Several Socialist Party (PS) MPs voted in favour of the reclassification, despite their party’s official abstention on some proposals. Read More
EU vows to protect Ukrainian culture as Russia targets over 500 heritage sites
Moscow has destroyed or damaged more than 500 cultural sites in Ukraine, according to UNESCO. The EU has allocated an additional €2 million to support the cultural sector. Read More
Ukraine to receive US-made Patriot air defence systems via NATO, Trump says
Speaking in Rome, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Germany would pay for two of the systems while Norway has agreed to supply one. Read More
How have cuts to humanitarian aid impacted the sector?
The humanitarian aid sector is reliant on a relatively small number of large donor, rendering it vulnerable to shocks. Read More
EU-Libya fallout: Should the European Union hold talks with Khalifa Haftar?
Officially, Brussels is cooperating with the government of national unity based in Tripoli. However, exchanges are also taking place with General Khalifa Haftar, who controls large swaths of Libya’s east.…
Bulgaria wonders where the elusive black panther went after authorities end weeks-long search
Authorities in Bulgaria have ended the active search for a suspected black panther in the Shumen Plateau after finding no concrete evidence of the animal’s presence, but will continue to…