According to a study conducted by the ZEW economic research center (Mannheim) and the University of Cologne, a large-scale withdrawal of US troops from Germany could result in the loss of several thousand jobs in the German economy. The study assesses the impact of a potential significant reduction in the...
The EU demands that Russia limit its armed forces as a condition for starting negotiations on Ukraine
The European Union insists on the introduction of "mirror" restrictions for the Russian army if negotiations to end the war in Ukraine are launched. This was stated by Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Speaking before the start of the EU Foreign Ministers' meeting in...
Dutch authorities arrest hosting providers serving pro-Russian cybercriminals
The Dutch Financial Investigation Service (FIOD) has carried out a large-scale operation targeting infrastructure used to orchestrate cyberattacks against European countries. During raids conducted on May 18, FIOD officers searched for two data centers (in Dronten and Schiphol-Rijk), as well as company offices in Enschede and Almere. As a result,...
Poland and the United Kingdom sign strategic Defence Partnership Treaty
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a security and defence partnership agreement on 27 May at RAF Northolt military base near London. According to the Office of the Polish Prime Minister, the new document elevates bilateral relations between Warsaw and London to a qualitatively...
Brussels is ready to ban one of Europe’s largest far-right parties
A European regulatory body has initiated a procedure that could lead to the banning of the European political party Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN), which includes Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD). According to Politico, the Authority for European Political Parties and Foundations (APPF) has sent a letter to the EU...
EU aims to establish offshore migrant deportation centers by the end of the year
The European Union leadership and member states are currently aligning the legal framework to externalize deportation centers beyond the bloc's external borders. Amendments to the Returns Regulation are expected to be adopted before the end of the summer, with pilot sites for "return hubs" projected for approval by the end...
Scottish Parliament votes to hold new independence referendum
The Scottish Parliament has approved a motion calling for a new referendum on the region's independence from the United Kingdom. The initiative was backed by a majority of MSPs (Members of the Scottish Parliament) during a vote at Holyrood. The document was passed thanks to a consolidated vote by representatives...
Who is sabotaging the Reykjavik referendum and why
Icelandic Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir has issued a stark warning three months ahead of the country’s nationwide referendum on resuming European Union accession talks. The head of the foreign ministry pointed to an unprecedented rise in fake news and manipulation within the media landscape. Gunnarsdóttir openly accused certain individuals...
US approves Patriot missile production in Poland
The US Department of State has granted preliminary approval for the transfer of technology to Poland to manufacture anti-aircraft missiles for the Patriot air and missile defense systems. This involves deep localization for producing the latest PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles at Polish defense industry facilities, according to Polish Deputy Defense...
UK imposes harsh “cryptocurrency” sanctions against Russia
The UK government has announced the expansion of its sanctions list against Russia. The move targets an extensive "shadow financial system," including major international crypto platforms, P2P services, and banks that have helped Moscow bypass Western restrictions and fund its war economy. According to an official statement from the Foreign,...