The reform comes as Helsinki steps up preparedness along its 1,340-kilometre border with Russia.

Negotiations in Miami over ending the war in Ukraine show little movement, with Russia warning against European interference.

Police data shows a growing share of shop thefts are being closed without a suspect, as retailers and staff are left to deal with rising crime.

At issue is whether generous financing and revenue guarantees tilt the market in favour of a government-backed operator.

German government representatives acknowledge a turning point for Europe’s largest economy.

The new ship will be larger than France’s current carrier and capable of extended overseas deployments, according to the defence ministry.

A warning that censorship, mass migration, and ideological conformity are hollowing out Europe from within—and why Hungary matters.

Under newly expanded Brussels rules taking effect this month, visa suspensions could target Georgian officials before being extended to the wider public—if EU concerns remain unaddressed.

Statistics in the Netherlands signal that aging and a shrinking workforce will reshape the economy, even as migration continues.

Warsaw steps up civil defence spending—with billions of zloty earmarked for shelter upgrades and population protection in 2025 alone—as a smartphone tool responds to fears of wars to come.

A new survey points to growing support for Islamist ideas, including backing for coercive enforcement, raising fresh concerns over integration and civil liberties.

Senior Labour figures have reopened the door to closer EU integration, with ministers now floating a return to the customs union despite earlier Brexit red lines.