
New European Defence Alliances Taking Shape Without Spain
While the Paris-Berlin axis promotes new military initiatives, Madrid observes some of the most important strategic debates from the sidelines.

While the Paris-Berlin axis promotes new military initiatives, Madrid observes some of the most important strategic debates from the sidelines.

As Iran escalates attacks on Gulf energy sites, Putin signals full backing for the country’s new leader.

Business leaders warn the plan could force around 500,000 UK firms to follow EU regulations, even if they do not trade with the bloc.

The right-wing populist party reached 19% in Sunday’s state elections, while the SPD collapsed and the liberals did not make it into parliament.

Robert Fico said on Sunday he is prepared to block the European Union’s loan package to Ukraine should Budapest’s position shift after the elections.

Brussels introduces new procedures to speed up the asylum machinery but the problem of returns remains unresolved.

At around 1 a.m. on Sunday a blast in the Norwegian capital damaged the consular entrance of the American embassy building.

According to Iuliia Mendel, the Ukrainian leadership’s communication could jeopardise the country’s international support.

Hungarian authorities want to know why two armoured vehicles transported large amounts of cash and gold linked to a Ukrainian state bank through the country.

Jordan Bardella refuses to allow French citizens to pay the price for European policies that go against their interests.
The row erupted as Hungary blocks a €90 billion EU loan while pressing Kyiv to restore Russian oil flows through Druzhba.
From Cyprus to the Red Sea, European forces are reinforcing bases and shipping lanes as the Iran war spreads—while leaders try to avoid being drawn directly into the fighting.
The reform comes amid growing political tensions over rising numbers of foreign welfare recipients and concerns about incentives to work.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the ruling shows how asylum rules can block even public-security deportations.
Patriots for Europe say Brussels pressured tech firms to police political speech during elections.
Plans in Brussels to fast-track Ukraine’s membership are running into resistance, as several EU governments insist Kyiv must meet the bloc’s full entry conditions first.
President Donald Trump said the United States is in a “very strong position” as Iranian leadership figures are “rapidly going” during the ongoing conflict.
Editors say the decision raises serious questions about press freedom and readers’ access to primary sources.
Officials warn that even partial destabilisation of Iran could unleash refugee movements on a scale comparable to the largest crises of recent decades.
After refusing to hold a minute’s silence for Quentin, MEPs will finally have to show which side they are on regarding leftist extremism.
The Commission wants subsidies and public contracts to favour EU-made goods as concerns grow over industrial decline and dependence on China.
The party says this move is essential because of the number of sites “where extremism and violent Islamism thrive.”