Category: Europe
Coverage of geopolitics, international relations, and current affairs from across Europe, including EU policies, NATO strategies, elections, and Europe’s influence on global politics.
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Poland has begun installing anti-drone artillery defence systems along its eastern frontier, marking a further tightening of security on the border with Belarus. Interior and Administration Minister Marcin Kierwiński confirmed that the first operational cluster has been mounted on a new observation tower in Ozierany, near the Polish-Belarusian border, and is expected to become active…
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The UK government has revised planned inheritance tax changes for farmers and businesses following sustained opposition from the agricultural sector. The cap for 100% relief under Agricultural and Business Property Relief will now rise to £2.5 million from April 2026, up from the £1 million threshold proposed in the 2024 autumn budget by Chancellor Rachel…
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A senior Russian military officer has been killed in a car-bomb attack in Moscow, authorities confirmed on Monday (Dec. 22). According to Russian investigators, an explosive device attached beneath a Kia Sorento detonated at around 07:00 on Yasenevaya Street in south-east Moscow, killing Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov. He headed the operational training directorate of the…
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Protests erupted in Tirana on Monday (Dec. 22) after demonstrators hurled petrol bombs at the building housing Edi Rama’s office, demanding the government’s resignation. The unrest follows prosecutors indicting Deputy PM Belinda Balluku on alleged corruption linked to major infrastructure contracts. Political tensions have intensified amid calls for accountability. Key developments • Ms Balluku, also…
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Denmark has reiterated its demand for respect for its territorial integrity after US President Donald Trump appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to pursue closer US control over Greenland. In a statement, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said the appointment underscored US interest in Greenland but stressed that “everyone — including…
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French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed plans to build a new aircraft carrier to replace the ageing Charles de Gaulle, which is due to retire by 2038. The announcement reflects France’s push to strengthen defence capabilities amid heightened European security concerns following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while reinforcing its status as a global maritime power.…
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Switzerland’s economic and political model is under growing strain, according to senior business and policy figures, raising questions about the country’s long-term competitiveness and global positioning. Colm Kelleher, chair of UBS, has warned that Switzerland is “losing its lustre”, citing tougher global competition, US tariffs, and regulatory pressures. Similar concerns have been raised by Severin…
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French President Emmanuel Macron has approved the replacement of France’s flagship aircraft carrier during a visit to French forces in the United Arab Emirates. The decision authorises the launch of contracts for a new, nuclear-powered carrier to succeed the Charles de Gaulle, which entered service in 2001. “In line with the last two military programming…
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Vladimir Putin criticised European discussions on using frozen Russian assets, warning that any expropriation would undermine confidence in the euro area and global financial system. Speaking during his annual end-of-year press conference in Moscow on 19 December 2025, Putin described proposals to seize assets as “robbery”, arguing that the potential consequences had forced European Union…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a wide-ranging address during his annual Results of the Year broadcast in Moscow on 19 December 2025, answering questions from journalists and members of the public on domestic policy, the economy, foreign relations, and Russia’s war in Ukraine. Speaking during a live televised question-and-answer session with journalists and citizens, Putin…
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