Category: Europe
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine wants the war with Russia to end — but not on terms that would undermine its sovereignty or prolong the conflict. In a New Year address, the Ukrainian leader said Kyiv would not accept a “weak” peace agreement and warned that rushed or flawed compromises would only “fuel the…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has used his 2026 New Year message to outline his government’s priorities on the cost of living, public services and community renewal. He acknowledged that “things have been tough” for many households, but said policies already in place would begin to deliver “positive change” across bills, communities and the health…
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Europe to take greater responsibility for its own security and economic interests in 2026, citing rising geopolitical and economic pressures. In his first New Year’s address, Merz warned that Russia’s war against Ukraine poses a direct threat to Europe, while global protectionism and strategic dependencies are undermining stability. Key…
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Russia and Ukraine continue to trade accusations Tuesday (Dec. 30) over an alleged drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s official residences in north-west Russia. Ukraine rejected the claim as false and accused Moscow of attempting to undermine US-brokered peace talks. Key developments: • Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Minister, claimed 91 drones were intercepted…
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Ukraine is seeking a 30–50-year US security guarantee to deter future Russian aggression, after Washington reportedly proposed a 15-year commitment, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. “I also told him that we would like to consider the possibility of 30, 40 or 50 years,” he added. A 20-point draft peace plan that Kyiv revealed earlier this month…
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Bulgaria is preparing to replace its national currency, the lev, with the euro on 1 January 2026, becoming the 21st member of the eurozone. The move follows Bulgaria meeting EU convergence criteria on inflation, fiscal discipline, interest rates, and exchange-rate stability. It also grants Sofia a seat on the European Central Bank’s Governing Council. Public…
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Political movements labelled “far-right” are gaining visibility and electoral momentum across several European states, reshaping debates on immigration, sovereignty, and political trust. The trend reflects rising voter frustration over living costs, borders, and perceived political distance — and is influencing both opposition platforms and government policy agendas. This video is Al Jazeera coverage examining how…
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Kosovo’s caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti has pledged to quickly form a new government after preliminary results showed his party winning Sunday’s (Dec. 27) snap parliamentary election. Kurti’s left-wing Self-Determination Movement (Vetëvendosje) secured around 49% of the vote, strengthening its mandate after months of political deadlock and failed coalition talks. Short paragraphs improve readability and…
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The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a £52 million joint contract with Germany to procure the RCH 155 mobile artillery system, strengthening NATO interoperability and collective defence. The agreement delivers an Early Capability Demonstrator to the British Army, with with two more going to Germany for joint testing under the Trinity House Agreement signed…
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The UK government has suspended fast-track visa services for nationals of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing a lack of co-operation on the return of failed asylum seekers and foreign offenders. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the measure follows warnings issued in November to the DRC, Angola, and Namibia. While Angola and Namibia improved…
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