London is considering launching a UK-led "defence bank" (JEF Bank). The goal is to help 10 Northern European NATO nations (Joint Expeditionary Force) rearm faster and at lower cost in the face of the Russian threat. According to The Telegraph, the new mechanism would allow member states to borrow money...
Spain uncovers scheme of fictitious payments for migrants worth €4.7 million
The Catalan Anti-Corruption Office (OAC) is investigating a case of possible misappropriation of public funds at centres for underage migrants. The estimated damage amounts to €4.7 million, according to the Spanish outlet El Mundo. The OAC has launched an audit of the former General Directorate for Children and Adolescents (DGAIA),...
Greece set to relinquish its title as the Eurozone’s most indebted nation for the first time in years
By the end of 2026, Greece will no longer be the country with the highest level of public debt in the eurozone. Its debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to fall below Italy's, according to updated assessments from the European Commission and international financial institutions. Greece's public debt is forecast to decline...
Trump sharply dismisses Prince Harry’s calls to support Ukraine
US President Donald Trump once again sparked a diplomatic scandal, responding in a sharp and sardonic manner to Prince Harry's appeal for Washington to demonstrate leadership on the war in Ukraine. Rather than addressing the substance of the criticism — that the US is failing to honor its commitments —...
NATO seeks alternative to US reconnaissance aircraft
NATO is considering moving away from US reconnaissance aircraft in favor of its own European platforms, according to sources within the alliance. The discussion centers primarily on long-range radar detection and surveillance aircraft, which have traditionally been provided by the United States. Within NATO, there is a view that dependence...
UK and France sign new three-year agreement to combat illegal migration across the English Channel
The United Kingdom and France have signed a new three-year agreement aimed at preventing illegal migrants from crossing the English Channel. The deal represents another joint effort by the two countries to tighten control over one of Europe's busiest migration routes. Under the terms of the agreement, France has committed...
Surge in crypto investor kidnappings in France
France is seeing a sharp rise in so-called “wrench attacks” — crimes in which perpetrators use physical violence or threats to gain access to cryptocurrency holdings. Since the start of 2026, at least 41 cases of kidnappings and home invasions targeting digital asset owners have been recorded. According to investigations,...
EU begins drafting Accession Treaty for new member State for first time since 2013
The European Union is officially moving into the final stage of its expansion. The ambassadors of the 27 EU member states (COREPER) have approved the creation of a special working group to draft the Accession Treaty for Montenegro. This marks the first such document to be developed by Brussels since...
Greece strips 13 ruling party MPs of immunity in EU subsidy fraud case
The Greek parliament has voted to lift parliamentary immunity from 13 lawmakers belonging to the ruling party. The decision came following a large-scale investigation initiated by European and national anti-corruption authorities. The deputies are suspected of involvement in an elaborate scheme to embezzle budget funds allocated by the European Union....
Germany adopts new military strategy
The German government has officially approved the first comprehensive military strategy in the history of the Federal Republic. The document, presented by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, marks a definitive shift away from a policy of “restraint” toward building the most powerful conventional military capability in Europe. A central element of...