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
Why do Europeans still believe a nuclear deal with Iran is possible?
Europe aims to use diplomacy to prevent an all-out war between Israel and Iran. On Friday, some of the continent’s top diplomats are set to meet Iranian representatives in Geneva…
No, the EU is not banning CO2 in drinks
Some claim that the European Commission is doing away with carbonated drinks as part of its “Fit for 55” climate programme. Read More
Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez rejects NATO’s 5% of GDP spending plan as ‘unreasonable’
Spain was the lowest spender in the trans-Atlantic alliance last year, directing less than 2% of its GDP on defence expenditure. Read More
Zelenskyy calls for more pressure on Russia after 28 killed in missile strikes on Kyiv
The drone and missile attack on Kyiv early Tuesday, the deadliest assault on the capital this year, killed 28 people across the city and wounded 142 others. Read More