What will a new defence agreement in southeastern Europe mean for the region?
The military deal signed by Albania, Croatia and Kosovo has angered Serbia at a time of growing concern over defence capabilities across the continent. Read More
France mulls proposals on harsher sentencing for underaged offenders
The bill proposes harsher “sanctions” for parents who fail to meet their legal responsibilities towards their children, while pushing for tougher trials for repeat underage offenders. Read More
EU foreign policy chief calls for renewed Gaza ceasefire amid escalation
Kaja Kallas of the EU highlighted the “dangerous escalation” in Gaza following the resumption of fighting, stressing the urgent need for resumed negotiations to end the conflict. Read More
Eurobarometer survey: Europeans still prioritise security and defence investment
Citizens are also demanding greater competitiveness from the EU, as well as the strengthening of the economy and industry to meet global challenges. Read More
Air conditioner use driving up emissions as global heating bites
Record high temperatures last year fuelled demand for air conditioning, in turn driving an increase in dirty coal-fired power generation in a dangerous feedback loop revealed by a new global…
Explained: Why are protests escalating in Turkey after the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor?
Anger over the detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu has spilled over into the fiercest protests to grip Turkey in over a decade. Read More
Defence Commissioner Kubilius on €800 defence package – Radio Schuman
European defence industry demands more European investment, EU’s defence commissioner tells Radio Schuman Read More
Kubilius: EU needs at least €70 billion to strengthen military mobility
The bloc’s infrastructure is not yet ready for the rapid mobility of military troops and equipment across the continent. An initial €70 billion is needed to urgently make it fit…
The US will put a 25% tariff on countries that buy Venezuelan oil
President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela. Though the US does so…
US war plans for Yemen leaked to journalist in Signal group chat
The leak happened as the US launched strikes against Iran-backed Houthis and despite a crackdown on sensitive information leaks. Read More