Category: Europe
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Vladimir Putin is “a slave to war” during his address at the Munich Security Conference, arguing Moscow is willing to sustain heavy battlefield losses to maintain territorial gains in Ukraine. Highlighting the cost of continued fighting, Zelenskyy said Russian forces lost roughly 65,000 troops in December 2025 and January 2026, adding the…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a forceful address on Europe’s security and Britain’s global role at the Munich Security Conference 2026 on Saturday (14 February). Starmer emphasised the need to build hard power, stating: “We must be able to deter aggression, and yes, if necessary, we must be ready to fight, to do whatever…
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France’s President Emmanuel Macron has urged European nations to strengthen long-term defence planning, declaring that “Europe has to learn to become a geopolitical power.” Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Macron called for deeper strategic autonomy, including developing deep-strike capabilities and reviewing how France’s nuclear deterrent could support wider European security. He warned that Europe…
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The UK governments ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation has been ruled unlawful by the High Court of England and Wales, though the ban remains while the government appeals. The group was proscribed in July 2025 after targeting Israel-linked defence firms, including Elbit Systems, and following a break-in at RAF Brize…
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Italy’s Cabinet has approved a bill allowing naval blockades to stop migrant boats during periods of “exceptional pressure” at its borders, marking a further step in the migration strategy of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The legislation allows Italy to restrict entry into territorial waters for up to 30 days, extendable to six months, if authorities…
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INEOS founder and Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has sparked debate on UK immigration policy and the economy, warning that rising migration and welfare dependency are placing pressure on public resources. Speaking to Sky News, Ratcliffe said “the UK has been colonised by immigrants”, arguing that migration levels were placing financial strain on public…
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Türkiye and Greece signalled a continued thaw in relations after high-level talks in Ankara, as both NATO allies seek to manage longstanding disputes in the Aegean Sea and Cyprus. Speaking after talks with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said disagreements between the two countries are “not unsolvable” and progress could…
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has warned that EU industrial competitiveness is under pressure from global rivals, highlighting China’s dominance in clean technology exports during a speech at the European Industry Summit in Antwerp. She said unfair competition, including state subsidies, overcapacity and market distortions, is challenging European businesses and urged faster regulatory…
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Switzerland will hold a national referendum on 14 June 2026 on a proposal to cap its population at 10 million, following a petition led by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party (SVP). The so-called “sustainability initiative” aims to restrict immigration once the population limit is reached. Both the Swiss federal government and parliament oppose the proposal,…
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced sustained criticism during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday (11 February), as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch renewed attacks over government judgement and recent political controversies. Badenoch accused the government of scandal-ridden leadership, claiming the Prime Minister “has no plan… can’t even run his own office”. She also questioned the appointment of…
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