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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Germany has held the inaugural meeting of its National Security Council, a new body led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz to coordinate responses to growing hybrid threats, particularly from Russia, according to government spokesman Stefan Kornelius. The council aims to strengthen Germany’s resilience through an interdepartmental action plan addressing cyber attacks, disinformation, espionage, and threats to…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered top officials to prepare proposals for a possible resumption of nuclear weapons testing, marking a potential shift in global security dynamics not seen since the Soviet era. The directive follows US President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States will resume nuclear testing — the first since 1992. At…
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European Union climate ministers agreed early Wednesday (Nov. 5) to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared with 1990 levels — a compromise reached after hours of tense negotiations ahead of the COP30 summit in Brazil. The deal softens the EU’s initial target, allowing member states to use foreign carbon credits for up…
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The frontline city of Pokrovsk in Ukraine’s Donetsk region has become a key battleground as Russian forces increase pressure through drone warfare and gradual urban infiltration. Ukrainian reconnaissance officers report Russian troops entering the city disguised as civilians and using drones and glide bombs to disrupt logistics and destroy cover. Key developments: • Russian air…
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EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said the European Union’s next wave of expansion is a “realistic possibility within the coming years,” highlighting steady progress by Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine, and Moldova. Presenting the EU’s 2025 enlargement outlook, Kos described Montenegro as the most advanced candidate, praised Albania for its “unprecedented progress,” and noted Moldova’s accelerated…
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage warned that Britain’s national debt is rising at an “extraordinary” pace and accused both the Conservative and Labour parties of avoiding the issue. Speaking in the City of London on Monday (3 November), he said the country’s finances were “worse than any comparable Western economy.” • Farage said UK debt…
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Andrej Babiš, leader of the populist ANO movement, signed a coalition agreement with the ‘far-right’ Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) and right-wing Motorists for Themselves parties on Monday (Nov. 3), securing a majority with 108 of 200 parliamentary seats. President Petr Pavel asked Babiš to form a government last week, a formal step before his…
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Speaking in London’s financial district on Monday (3 November), Reform UK leader Nigel Farage criticised Britain’s political class, claiming that “a fundamental problem” lies at the heart of how the country is governed. Farage argued that most members of the political establishment lack real-world business experience, describing a “disconnect between Westminster, the media, and the…
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UK Defence Secretary John Healey has warned that Britain faces a “new era of threat,” citing a surge in cyberattacks targeting corporations and critical infrastructure. Speaking on Sky’s Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, Healey said the UK recorded 90,000 cyber incidents in the past year linked to hostile states. He emphasised that modern warfare no…
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The UK’s national debt is rising faster than any other advanced economy, according to analysis by Oxford Economics reported by The Telegraph. Debt has nearly tripled since 2005, reaching £2.9 trillion — close to the size of the entire economy — and costing over £100 billion a year in interest. Economists warn the UK risks…
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