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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Ukrainian and Russian officials have issued competing claims about the battlefield situation as the Russia–Ukraine war enters its fourth year, while planned US-brokered peace talks have been delayed amid the Middle East conflict. Maj. Gen. Oleksandr Komarenko said Ukrainian forces recently retook most territory in the Dnipropetrovsk region, reclaiming over 400 sq km during a…
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe must adopt a more realistic and interest-driven foreign policy as global power dynamics shift, referencing debate around the conflict involving Iran. Speaking at the EU Ambassadors’ Conference 2026, von der Leyen said arguments over whether the situation in Iran represents a “war of choice” or a…
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Swiss voters have approved a major reform to introduce individual taxation, replacing the country’s longstanding system of joint taxation for married couples. Preliminary official estimates show nearly 54% of voters supported the measure in a nationwide referendum. The reform aims to address the so-called “marriage penalty”, where couples filing jointly could be pushed into higher…
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Across Europe, thousands demonstrated over the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel. Protesters expressed opposing views on the Iranian regime and the potential return of monarchy. • In London, up to 10,000 people joined the “Hands Off Iran” march according to organisers, police estimated up to 6,000 • Berlin, Stockholm, and Paris saw…
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine and the Netherlands are exploring expanded joint weapons production, following talks in Kyiv with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten on Sunday (8 March). Writing on X, Zelenskyy said the discussions covered potential investment, production capacity, and long-term defence cooperation. Kyiv has intensified efforts to establish joint arms manufacturing with European…
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Finland’s government is preparing legislation that would allow nuclear weapons on its territory, marking a major shift in national defence policy since joining NATO in 2023. Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen said the proposal reflects a security environment that has “fundamentally and significantly changed” since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. Under Finland’s 1987 Nuclear Energy…
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Iceland will hold a referendum on 29 August 2026 on whether to relaunch negotiations to join the European Union, the government has announced. Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir confirmed the vote at a press conference in Reykjavik, saying it would address “a debate that has hung over the Icelandic nation” for years. Iceland first applied for…
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The UK Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has announced new immigration legislation tightening rules on asylum support and accommodation as the government seeks stricter border controls. Under the proposed changes, asylum seekers may lose eligibility for state accommodation and financial support if they have access to funds, a criminal record, or the legal right to work…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled that Russia could halt gas supplies to Europe, as the Iran crisis drives global oil and gas prices higher and disrupts energy markets. Speaking to Kremlin correspondent Pavel Zarubin, Putin linked the possibility to European Union plans to phase out Russian pipeline gas imports by 2027 and restrict new…
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Europe is preparing for a possible rise in migration from the Middle East as regional conflict intensifies, according to International Organization for Migration (IOM) Director-General Amy Pope. Speaking about the evolving crisis, Pope said prolonged instability could lead to greater displacement and cross-border movement, particularly if fighting spreads or persists. European governments are already reviewing…
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