Category: Europe
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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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European Union leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with a €90bn loan to support its military and economy, after failing to reach consensus on using frozen Russian assets. The deal was struck following extended talks at a summit in Brussels and will be backed by the EU’s common budget. European Council President António Costa said…
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The UK will rejoin the Erasmus+ student exchange programme from the 2027–28 academic year, six years after leaving the scheme following Brexit. Under the agreement, UK and EU students will be able to study abroad for up to a year as part of their degree courses, without paying additional tuition fees at host institutions. Key…
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Thousands of farmers from across Europe marched through Brussels on Thursday (Dec. 18) to protest EU agricultural policy, with clashes erupting near the European Parliament during a two-day EU summit. The demonstration escalated as protesters reached the EU quarter, with police deploying water cannon and tear gas after objects were thrown. Key developments: • Farmers…
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