Europe is rearming
European militarisation is intensifying. In March, the EU published its White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030, stating that “Europe must build a Defence Union that ensures peace through unity and strength.” The document paved the way for an unprecedented €800bn in additional defence spending. Even before the White Paper’s…
Deepfake about a “coup” in France: how a fake video nearly caused international panic
In December 2025, social networks, particularly Facebook, became a platform for the spread of dangerous deepfakes — videos generated by artificial intelligence that announced an alleged coup in France. The video, which imitated an emergency report from the scene, garnered over 13 million views and caused real alarm not only…
BND becomes “decisive”: Chancellor Merz’s plans for 2026
The office of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz is preparing a major reform of the law on Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (Bundesnachrichtendienst, BND). According to the draft of the new law, which is in the early stages of development, the country’s foreign intelligence service will receive significantly expanded powers. This will…
New step for the Migration Pact: EU introduces common list of safe countries
On December 18, 2025, the European Parliament and the Council of the EU reached a political agreement on the creation of the first ever common list of “safe countries of origin” in the history of the European Union. This decision was an important step in the implementation of the Migration…
“The West needs to prepare for a more difficult situation”: NATO Vice Admiral on the risks of a protracted war
Vice Admiral Mike Atlee, commander of NATO’s Allied Maritime Command, said in a recent interview that the alliance’s armed forces currently lack the resilience and sustainability to wage a protracted conflict. This admission reinforces experts’ and politicians’ concerns about Europe’s readiness for a long-term confrontation with Russia against the backdrop…