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We aren’t ‘worthless’: Europe faces up to its irrelevance in the Middle East
Trump’s bombing of Iran reduced Europe’s biggest players to the status of decoy ducks as they pursued talks hours before the raid began.
Belgium issues new travel advice for Hungary ahead of Budapest Pride
NATO’s new villain: Spain
Israel in breach of EU deal over Gaza human rights, report signals
Europe’s central banks are all cutting rates, even as tariffs tie the Fed’s hands
Spain wants exemption from NATO’s 5 percent defense spending target
EU weighs sperm donor cap to curb risk of accidental incest
Baltic countries team up on mass evacuation plans as Russian threat grows
“Clear procedures are crucial, as is the rapid exchange of information,” says Lithuanian interior minister.
EU taps Ylva Johansson to be special envoy for Ukrainians
Former home affairs commissioner lined up for new role overseeing Commission’s strategy for Ukrainian refugees.
Sweden leads EU push to sanction far-right Israeli ministers
The move comes after the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia announced sanctions against 2 members of PM Netanyahu’s Cabinet.
Why the EU is about to cripple its next climate target
A loophole-free 2040 emissions-reduction goal has little support, a POLITICO survey of 27 ministries shows.
Sweden eyes EU fireworks ban to blow up the mob
Gang violence using pyrotechnics as weapons spirals, Stockholm warns EU.
French doctor says Israeli authorities were ‘abusive’ to Greta Thunberg
The Swedish climate activist and fellow boat passengers were mocked and deprived of sleep, Baptiste André claimed.
Now is the time to rebuild the global economic system
European political will is needed ahead of the UN Financing for Development Conference in Sevilla
Greta Thunberg hits back at Donald Trump over anger management jibe
Swedish activist battles U.S. president (again).
Israel deports Greta Thunberg
Swedish activist is on a flight to France, after her aid ship fails to reach Gaza.
How Europe’s democracy fails women
A European Commission report reveals a worsening picture on the participation of women in last year’s EU elections.
Denmark to drop ‘frugal’ stance on EU budget to counter threat from Russia
The Danish leader argued that Europe needs more funds to bolster its defenses and counter the threat from Russia.
Sweden hauls in Israeli ambassador over Gaza humanitarian crisis
Europe’s impatience with Israel’s war is building.
Paris and Berlin join EU calls for crackdown on Hungary over pride ban
The move comes as EU diplomats warn the bloc is inching closer to deploying its “nuclear option” against Hungary.
MEP and staffer scuffle over Gaza in European Parliament
Parliament administration says security footage backs up the lawmaker’s version of events.
Poland hits a wall trying to curb Big Pharma’s profits
The EU’s ‘competitiveness’ mantra appears to be swaying more countries to back the pharmaceutical industry.
Swedish journalist jailed in Turkey for insulting Erdoğan is freed
Joakim Medin was in Turkey to cover protests over the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.
Unregulated arms: The unchecked catalyst of global instability
From civilian violence to industrial control, the arms industry has successfully evaded fit-for-purpose regulation and accountability. Now more than ever, a collaborative response is required to reverse its devastating impact.
EU farm boss tries to lock in wins ahead of difficult budget talks
European lawmakers and environmentalists also warn that slashing red tape might do more harm than good to farmers having to cope with climate change.
Sweden’s new national security adviser resigns within 24 hours amid Grindr photo scandal
And you thought Mike Waltz didn’t last long as national security adviser.
Europe leads world in media freedom rankings — but Greece trails again
Northern and Western Europe are the best places in the world to be a journalist, according to a new report.
At the edge of the world, French and Swedish warplanes deter Putin
Paris and Stockholm are deepening defense ties in missiles, air defense and even nuclear deterrence amid uncertainty caused by Donald Trump.
France wants EU parcels levy to stem flood of cheap Chinese fast fashion imports
France fears U.S. President Donald Trump’s China tariffs will flood Europe with cheap goods via small parcels.
16 countries to ask EU for fiscal leeway to spend big on defense
Germany is the only one of Europe’s big five economies to take up the EU executives offer.