NATO shifts focus as US under Trump retreats from leading role on Ukraine
European NATO allies are grappling with the fact that the US no longer views success in Ukraine as pivotal to NATO security. Meanwhile the situation on the battlefield is as…
At least 18 killed in strikes across Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets Western allies at NATO summit
Key US military commitments to Ukraine left over from the Biden administration are expected to run out within months, according to analysts, and there is uncertainty over whether President Donald…
Georgia jails opposition figures as ruling party denies arrests are politically motivated
Anti-government protests continue daily in central Tbilisi with demonstrators accusing the ruling Georgian Dream party of being pro-Russia and derailing the country’s efforts to join the EU. Read More
Judge asks Spain’s top court to probe justice minister for alleged embezzlement and perjury
Judge Juan Carlos Peinado asks the Supreme Court to investigate the minister for alleged embezzlement and false testimony in the hiring of an advisor to Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime…
Is it possible to balance the interests of air passengers and airlines?
The legal reform of air passenger rights in the EU is causing controversy. The changes to the regulations introduce new measures, such as allowing airlines to charge for hand luggage.…
Brazilian ambassador denounces disinformation campaign on Mercosur deal
Brazil’s ambassador to the EU, Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva, has accused opponents of the Mercosur agreement of spreading disinformation, making unreasonable demands, and holding unrealistic expectations. Read More
New package of Russia sanctions runs into trouble ahead of high-stakes EU summit
A downward revision of the price cap on Russian oil is considered essentially dead after a disappointing G7 summit and the Israel-Iran conflict. Read More
Drones, fences and roadblocks: How The Hague ramped up security for NATO summit
The Dutch city has rolled out a major military and police operation called Orange Shield to protect heads of state attending the NATO summit. Read More
Boost investments in Ukraine defence and stop Russia getting your equipment, Zelenskyy tells NATO
Ukraine’s defence production capacity has jumped from 1 billion in 2022 to 35 billion this year, according to the government. Read More
EU to revisit suspension of partnership with Israel over violations in Gaza
The EU’s 27 foreign affairs ministers were expected to respond to a recent review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement which found “indications” that Israel breached its human rights obligations with…