The Czech move comes at a time when support for Ukrainian refugees is increasingly being scaled back across the European Union.

A mere nine nations now contribute to Prague’s artillery shell initiative for Kyiv, raising concerns over future military support.

With Merz’s poll numbers collapsing, figures inside the CDU are reportedly discussing possible successors.

PM Pedro Sánchez’ PSOE is facing an unprecedented crisis as a criminal investigation probes alleged illegal financing, influence networks, interference with state institutions.

First Minister John Swinney said he would raise the issue with Prime Minister Keir Starmer in upcoming talks.

A beach south of the port of Dieppe, Normandy is now in use by human traffickers aiming to evade the French authorities.

Authorities detain 22 suspects alleged to have claimed agricultural subsidies through organised deception.

Budapest decided to leave the “politically motivated” court in May 2025, following ICC issuing an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu.

Critics said the ruling amounted to “criminalising the truth” about migration.

The final day of the appeal trial brings the ex-president of France face to face with Paris prosecutors.

Overall, the elections point more toward gradual political reconfiguration than systemic rupture.

The new Swedish law will not only ban the practice at home but also refuse recognition for many such unions conducted abroad.