NATO rejects claim ‘Arctic Sentry’ is a rebrand to appease Trump
A NATO military officer argued that Arctic Sentry shows the alliance is “trying to get ahead” of threats in the region. Read More
EU approves €38bn in first defence investments under €150bn SAFE scheme
Three member states that have asked for funding under SAFE have yet to have their national plans greenlit by the European Commission, the first of two required steps. Read More
Industry bosses call on EU leaders for ‘urgent and bold’ action to cut energy prices
The plea comes ahead of an informal summit in Alden Biesen on Thursday, when leaders will discuss the bloc’s competitiveness and ways to revitalise the economy, particularly for energy-intensive sectors.…
France’s assisted dying bill: Claims vs facts
France is engaged in a political debate over a controversial proposal to create a legal right to medically-assisted dying. One of the key concerns is the eligibility criteria, sparking a…
How many Europeans are insuring their property against climate disasters?
Worries are sky high following the latest weather bombs in Spain, Portugal and Italy. Read More
France set to clash with Germany and Italy as EU leaders seek economic boost
Paris is facing a Berlin-Rome axis in the debate over how to revive the EU economy. From eurobonds to a European preference and the Mercosur trade deal, competing visions are…
European preference is ‘necessary’ but a ‘fine line to walk’, warns von der Leyen
The debate on “Made in Europe” will be at the centre of the discussions that EU leaders will have during an informal summit on Thursday. Read More
Orbán’s rivals promise an end to Hungary’s ‘inflated vetoes’ of EU policy
Hungary’s opposition Tisza Party boasts a serious track record of experience – including quite a lot of work for previous Orbán governments. What can the world expect from them? Read…
Watch the video: What is von der Leyen’s letter to all 27 EU leaders actually about?
In her letter, von der Leyen is essentially saying: if we cannot agree now as 27, let us break the taboo and move forward in smaller groups. Read More
EU unveils strategy to shield bloc from malicious drones
The European Commission’s new strategy includes new investments in technological development to integrate surveillance capacity. Read More