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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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen travelled to Greenland on Wednesday (Sep. 24) to apologise for a state-run programme that subjected Indigenous women to forced birth control in the 1960s and 1970s. During this period, thousands of women and girls were fitted with intrauterine devices without consent. The initiative, implemented while Greenland was a Danish province,…
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Keir Starmer is expected to announce plans for a UK-wide digital ID scheme in a speech on Friday (Sep. 26). Senior government officials say the scheme could help modernise public services and reduce illegal working. A consultation will follow, addressing how the system could work for those without smartphones or passports. The scheme would allow…
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Denmark is investigating a series of unauthorised drone incursions over key airports and military sites. Police confirmed sightings at Aalborg airport—used by both civilian and military aircraft—along with Esbjerg, Sønderborg, and Skrydstrup, home to Denmark’s F-16 and F-35 fighter jets. A drone was also seen over the Jutland Dragoon Regiment base in Holstebro. Defence minister…
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The Swedish island of Gotland is seen as central to control of the Baltic Sea, according to Swedish and Polish military officers. Joint exercises this week, Operation Gotland Sentry, are testing NATO’s readiness against a potential Russian threat. • Quartermaster Oscar Hannus of the Swedish Navy described the island as “a huge aircraft carrier in…
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Lithuania’s Defence Ministry has opened the first of nine planned schools to train both children and adults in drone use, assembly, and programming. The initiative, based in Tauragė, just 20 km from Russia’s Kaliningrad enclave, reflects growing security concerns in the region. Deputy Defence Minister Tomas Godliauskas said the programme aims to strengthen national defence…
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Thousands of Italians joined nationwide demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinians, coordinated by trade unions across nearly 80 towns and cities. Major disruptions occurred in Milan, Rome, Genoa, Turin, and Bologna, where transport and universities were affected. Clashes in Milan left 60 police officers injured, prompting condemnation from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who labelled the violence…
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At the UN Security Council, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned recent Russian incursions into NATO airspace, warning they pose a “serious risk of miscalculation” and potential armed confrontation. • On 19 September, three Russian jets entered Estonian airspace for 12 minutes before being intercepted by Italian aircraft under NATO’s Eastern Sentry mission. • Similar…
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Tens of thousands demonstrated on Sunday (Sep. 21) at Heroes’ Square in Budapest, criticising Prime Minister Viktor Orban for using taxpayer money on information campaigns. Critics argue these campaigns often target political opponents and reinforce nationalist messaging, including opposition to Ukraine’s EU accession. The government maintains these initiatives are factual and designed to raise public…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure after the departures of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Lord Peter Mandelson, amid separate scandals. Labour MPs have raised concerns over Starmer’s leadership, citing controversial appointments, policy missteps, and unclear long-term direction. • Key controversies include the Mandelson appointment and debates over welfare and public…
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Ukraine is expanding its drone industry to support its eastern counteroffensive. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reports successes against Russian drones, as the country balances Western military aid with domestic defence production. – Ukraine drone industry Source: FRANCE24 Follow on social media TikTok@tut0ugh Instagram@tut0ugh Threads@tut0ugh X@tut0ugh YouTube@tut0ugh About tut0ugh – Global Events, Geopolitics & World News tut0ugh…
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