Based on data from 29 countries (27 EU Member States, Norway and Turkey), drugs are having an increasingly negative impact on public health and safety in Europe.Organised criminal groups are increasingly resorting to violence. Opioids, particularly when combined with other substances, remain the leading cause of drug-related deaths in Europe....
Russia is deploying private military contractors on tankers belonging to its ‘shadow’ fleet
Representatives of Russian paramilitary groups are present on the tankers of the Russian ‘shadow’ fleet. In particular, these vessels carry individuals in uniform who do not perform the duties of crew members but hold a certain degree of authority on board, raising suspicions about their links to paramilitary structures or...
Only 11% of Europeans view the US as an ally
Only 11% of Europeans surveyed view the United States as an ally – compared with 16% six months ago and 22% in November 2024. 25% view the US more as a competitor or rival. Trust in the US has fallen in all countries. The only notable exceptions are Poland and...
Prime Minister Fico’s son at the center of a сorruption scandal
A scandalous investigation has rocked Slovakia. Journalists claim that Michal Fico, the son of Prime Minister Robert Fico, is receiving substantial sums of public money through party schemes. The setup is simple: state budget funds are allocated to the party as election funding, then funneled into 'Agentúra Smer', and from...
Russia is jamming GPS signals across Europe from space
Russian military satellites are the source of systematic interference with the GPS global positioning system across European countries. This is reported by The New York Times, citing a large-scale study by leading scientists and data from classified briefings by the US Air Force. According to the publication, at least 75...
Germany records highest number of politically motivated crimes in 2025
Last year, Germany recorded a record number of politically motivated crimes. The number of politically motivated crimes recorded in Germany in 2025 is a record high compared to previous years. The number of violent crimes rose by 1.2% to 4,156. The relevant statistics were published by the Federal Ministry of...
UK to ramp up defence investment with tax and spending shifts
UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has suggested that taxes may need to be raised to cover increased defence spending. She said that, due to growing security threats, the United Kingdom and other European countries must increase their defence spending. Reeves emphasised that it would be more appropriate to fund the...
Germany tops the ranking of Europe’s richest countries by GDP
According to the latest data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Germany confidently maintains its leadership among European economies in terms of nominal Gross Domestic Product. In 2026, Germany’s GDP is estimated at approximately $5.45 trillion, making it the largest economy on the continent. The German economy is larger than...
France and Germany abandon joint project to develop next-generation fighter jet
France and Germany have officially terminated the joint development of a manned fighter aircraft as part of the ambitious Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme. This was announced by official sources in Berlin and Paris. The decision was taken by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron after...
ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan suspended over sexual harassment allegation
The Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has suspended Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from his position with immediate effect. The decision is based on allegations of sexual harassment and serious misconduct. According to the official statement, the Bureau (the...