EU review indicates Israel breached human rights in Gaza
A review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement has found “indications” that Israel breached its human rights obligations with actions in Gaza. Read More
Commission moves to withdraw greenwashing proposal in another blow to Green Deal
In a surprise decision, the European Commission has announced it’s withdrawing another key component of the once-flagship Green Deal policy, despite the legislation being close to final approval. Read More
What major factors prevent people from having as many children as they desire?
One in four people lives in a country where the population has likely peaked. A new study shows that low fertility rates result more from a lack of choices than…
Verifying conflicting narratives about Iran’s strike on an Israeli hospital
Israel has described Thursday’s air strike on Soroka hospital as a “deliberate” strike on a civilian target. Iran says it was targeting military sites. Euroverify investigates. Read More
More European countries begin evacuating citizens from Israel and Iran
Portugal, Romania and Serbia are among those helping their citizens to leave the region as the fighting between the Middle Eastern powers continues unabated. Read More
Europe remains ‘highly vulnerable’ and dependent on US defence production – report
Imports of US weapons have surged, yet Europe’s military capabilities remain insufficient, with notable gaps in tank numbers, air defence systems and R&D investment. According to a new report by…
UK police search for pro-Palestinian activists over damage to two jets at RAF Brize Norton
The two suspects sprayed red paint into the planes’ turbine engines with repurposed fire extinguishers and caused further damage with crowbars, the group claiming to behind the attack said. Read…
European Investment Bank triples its financial commitment to defence
With a new financial ceiling of €100 billion for 2025, the European Investment Bank (EIB) aims to invest in defence, energy networks and technology. Read More
EU shuts out Chinese medical suppliers from European market in retaliatory trade move
The European Union has confirmed a ban on Chinese companies from participating in EU government tenders for medical devices exceeding €5 million – another piece in an ongoing tit-for-tat trade…
At least one dead after Russia launches strikes on Odesa and Kharkiv
Dozens of people were injured after Russian drones targeted residential areas in the cities overnight. Read More