France entered 2026 in the midst of a political crisis that, just a few years ago, would have seemed unimaginable for one of Europe’s leading democracies. Cabinet reshuffles have become routine, parliament has nearly lost its ability to form a stable majority, budget disputes have escalated into social conflict, and...
Russia proposed to put explosives on “shadow tankers” and blow them up if detained
British military personnel detained the oil tanker SMYRTOS, believed to be part of Russia’s shadow fleet. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the operation, describing it as part of broader efforts to counter sanction evasion and disrupt the financing of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Starmer emphasised that Britain would continue...
G7 leaders meet in France
The three-day G7 Summit began today in the French Alpine town of Evian, bringing together leaders from the Group of Seven nations — the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Italy, France, Japan, and the United States — along with representatives of the European Union. The summit, running from June 15 to...
Drones are becoming a security problem for Europe
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt believes the risk of potential drone attacks targeting the Bundestag and other constitutional institutions has increased. In a letter to Bundestag President Julia Klöckner, Dobrindt called for a permanent counter-drone capability to protect key state institutions. The warning comes amid growing concern over drone-related incidents...
Russian neo-nazi group pushing ‘White Lives Matter’ agenda
According to The Byline Times, a Russian ultra-nationalist network is coordinating its activities with British far-right activists to incite racial hatred in the UK. The focus is on the ‘Brotherhood of Academics’ — a youth movement established under the auspices of the ‘Tsargrad’ society, led by sanctioned Russian oligarch Konstantin...
«Alliance for the Union of Romanians» – the main challenge to Romania’s political system
At the end of 2024, Romania was plunged into the most serious political crisis of its entire membership of the European Union. The country, long considered one of the EU and NATO’s most reliable allies in Eastern Europe, faced a prolonged crisis of authority, widespread distrust of state institutions and...
Elon Musk becomes world’s first dollar trillionaire
Elon Musk is projected to become the world’s first trillionaire by 2027, according to a new analysis by Informa Connect Academy. The finding, part of the academy’s 2024 Trillion Dollar Club report, is based on Musk’s wealth growing at an average annual rate of 110%. The Tesla, SpaceX, and X...
Dan Jarvis appointed as UK defense minister
Dan Jarvis has been appointed as the new Defence Secretary, Downing Street announced on Friday, after John Healey resigned amid a dispute over military funding. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the appointment, saying he was pleased to have Mr Jarvis take on the role as the government seeks to...
British defence сhief raises alarm over defence funding gap amid growing Russian threat
Sir Richard Knighton, the Chief of the Defence Staff, has publicly expressed concern that the country is running out of time to strengthen its defences in response to the threat from Russia. The defence chief’s warnings came amid London’s significant lag behind the country’s Defence Investment Plan. This document sets...
The EU has published its annual report on the drugs situation
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....