On the popular social network TikTok, pro-Russian videos are actively spreading false claims about the alleged existence of a “Klaipėda People’s Republic.” The creators of this content insist that the city of Klaipėda and its strategically important seaport supposedly belong to Russia—or should be returned to it. According to the...
Serbia risks losing up to €1.5 billion in EU funding
The European Union is seriously considering suspending or sharply reducing its financial assistance to Serbia. The package in question amounts to up to €1.6 billion in grants and loans under the Reform and Growth Plan for the Western Balkans. The main reason is the controversial judicial amendments that Brussels views as...
France plans to toughen penalties for shadow fleet vessels
France is preparing new measures against the so‑called Russian “shadow fleet” — a network of aging tankers used to export Russian oil in circumvention of Western sanctions. According to a draft amendment to the military planning law, owners, operators, and other responsible parties of vessels sailing under false flags or...
53% of Britons see the U.S. as a negative force amid Iran war
According to a recent poll by the consulting firm Public First, conducted for the London Defence Conference, more than half of UK residents (53%) now view the United States as a “negative force in the world.” This marks a sharp increase from December last year, when only 35% of Britons...
Starmer blames Trump and Putin for fluctuations in UK energy tariffs
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he is "fed up" with sharp fluctuations in energy prices for British households and businesses, blaming the actions of US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Speaking in an interview with ITV News during a visit to the Middle East, Starmer...
Hungary’s opposition could secure constitutional majority in these elections
Less than a week before the parliamentary elections on April 12, the opposition party Tisza, led by Péter Magyar, has a real chance of securing a constitutional majority (two-thirds of seats) in the Hungarian parliament. Such an outcome could radically reshape the country's political landscape after 16 years of dominance...
Europe risks fuel shortage already in April–May due to Strait of Hormuz blockade
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...