Europe could face a serious fuel and energy shortage as early as April–May if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. This was warned by Shell's CEO and high-ranking German officials amid a sharp rise in oil and gas prices. Shell CEO Wael Sawan stated at an oil conference in Texas...
EU fully launches automated Entry/Exit System from April 10
Starting April 10, 2026, the European Entry/Exit System (EES) will fully operate at all external border crossing points of the Schengen Area. This was announced by the EU Diplomatic Service. The system, which began rolling out in stages on October 12, 2025, will now become mandatory at all border crossings...
France plans to invest additional €36 billion in rearmament and defence modernization
The French government has presented a draft of the updated military planning law for 2024–2030. The document provides for an additional €36 billion allocation for defenсe needs by 2030, on top of the previously planned €413 billion. Under the updated law, defenсe spending will rise to 2.5% of GDP by...
Europeans sharply shift tance on US Unuder Trump
The United States under Donald Trump is seen more as a threat than an ally, according to a new Politico poll conducted in six EU countries. According to the European Pulse survey, carried out from March 13 to 21, 2026, among 6,698 respondents in Poland, Spain, Belgium, France, Germany, and...
Pentagon сhief misleads Trump with overly optimistic reports on war with Iran
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been systematically providing President Donald Trump with distorted and overly optimistic information about the progress of the military operation against Iran. This was reported by administration sources cited by The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. According to the papers, Hegseth regularly shows...
The European Commission responded to Russia’s threats against the Baltic States
The European Commission has reacted to Russia’s statements directed at the Baltic states regarding the alleged permission to use their airspace for Ukrainian strikes. Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier emphasized that any attack on an EU member state would be considered an attack on the entire Union. “An attack on one...
NCSC warns of mass data theft by Russian hackers exploiting vulnerable routers
On April 7, 2026, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) issued a technical advisory regarding a new campaign by the Russian hacking group APT28. The group, which British intelligence links with high confidence to Russia’s military intelligence service, is exploiting vulnerabilities in home and office routers to intercept internet...
Spain warns against excessive optimism over U.S.–Iran ceasefire
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares welcomed reports of a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East conflict but urged caution in drawing conclusions about a final end to the war. In an interview with Spanish media, Albares noted that any easing of tensions deserves a positive assessment, yet the situation...
Global oil prices plunge following Trump’s announcement of a two-week truce with Iran
Global oil prices sharply fell on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week truce agreement with Iran. The truce provides for the immediate and safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for tanker traffic. According to market data, U.S. crude WTI collapsed by roughly 16–19%,...
Attacks on police and government officials surge in Germany
The number of attacks on police officers and other government officials in Germany continues to rise. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), 46,367 cases of violence against police officers were recorded in 2024 — a new record high and a slight increase compared to the previous year (+0.3%)....