WorldIn line with the Trump administration's ambitions to reduce defense spending in Europe and increase military spending in the Indo-Pacific region.
Europe
Orbán: European leaders determined to prolong the war
World“We have presented the largest military aid package ever, and we are already working on the next one”, says Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M).
Vance: Mass immigration is the biggest threat to the West
World"We cannot rebuild the United States of America or Europe by letting millions and millions of unvetted illegal migrants come into our country”.
Israeli defense minister: Europe should take in Gaza’s population
World“Countries such as Spain, Ireland, Norway, and others are legally obligated to allow Gazans to enter their territory", demands Israel Katz.
Germany tightens border controls: “Must protect the population”
EuropeThe government now says that Germans must be protected from Islamist terrorism and crime.
Spanish scientists breed and sterilize mosquitoes
WorldScientists are trying to combat invasive tiger mosquitoes that spread diseases in Europe.
Few Europeans believe in Ukrainian victory
EuropeDespite promises to "stand by Ukraine as long as it takes", only 17% of Swedes believe that Ukraine will defeat Russia militarily.
Influential think tank speculates on EU’s future
EuropeMatthias Matthijs of the Council on Foreign Relations argues that despite some problems, Ursula von der Leyen's alliance will continue to set the agenda and determine the direction of the EU.
High levels of PFAS in European water bodies
EuropeThe Swedish Society for Nature Conservation is calling on Sweden to ban PFAS pesticides and also work for an EU ban.
“Majestic” beech wins ‘European Tree of the Year’ award
EnvironmentThe 200-year-old 'Heart of the Garden' tree in Poland won this year's edition of the European Tree of the Year Award.
Experts: Nearly all Europeans breathe unhealthy air
Environment98% of Europeans live in areas where air pollution exceeds WHO guidelines.
Migration researcher on Europe’s migrant crisis: “We are approaching 2015 levels”
World– I am concerned about the situation, according to Bernd Parusel at the Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies
British families pledge to donate money to descendants of slaves
WorldFormer BBC journalist Laura Trevelyan behind new lobby group "Heirs of Slavery".
Alexander Soros: “We are not leaving Europe”
WorldEmphasizes that they will only shift the focus of their influence campaigns to Eastern Europe.
Tractor convoy protests in Brussels
WorldNew proposal on nitrogen emissions will, according to farming organizations, "cause socio-economic carnage" - and force farms to close down.