Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
EU debt could reach €1 trillion by 2027 as spending errors rise, auditors warn
The European Court of Auditors estimates 3.8% of EU spending last year breached funding rules, up from 3.6% in 2024. It warns debt could rea
Ukraine's frontline cities fight to survive another winter
As Ukraine braces for a fifth winter of war, frontline cities face a triple threat: energy attacks, economic collapse, and depopulation. Kha
EU counter-drone push at risk: only a third of programmes on track by 2030
EU counter-drone investment grew sixfold in 2025, but a confidential report warns only a third of programmes will deliver by 2030. Fragmente
Excluding UK from 'Made in EU' would weaken Europe, minister warns
UK minister Hamish Falconer warns that excluding Britain from the EU's 'Made in Europe' industrial policy would fracture supply chains and w
Madrid mourns evicted pensioner as housing protests intensify
Hundreds gathered near the Spanish Parliament to honor Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old who died a month after eviction. Her death has sha
EU-China trade talks reach decisive stage as Šefčovič lands in Beijing
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič has arrived in Beijing for critical negotiations on rebalancing the EU-China trade relationship. The EU
EU return hubs: can they respect rights beyond the bloc?
EU ministers approved a new Return Regulation allowing return hubs in non-EU countries. Governments insist rights will be respected, but NGO
Rubio warns Europe to wake up as EU trade chief lands in Beijing
EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič is in Beijing for two days of talks aimed at rebalancing a trade relationship that has become increasingly ske
OECD forecasts real wage declines in four major EU economies, Germany bucks trend
The OECD expects real wages to decline in Italy, Spain, France and the UK between early 2026 and 2027, with Germany the only major European
Polish student stabs seven at Ostrołęka vocational school
A 19-year-old student attacked pupils and staff at a vocational school in Ostrołęka, Poland, injuring seven people. Two victims are in serio
Black Sea drone strikes expose gaps in EU maritime defence plans
Drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea have killed two sailors and raised doubts about Europe's ability to protect the region.
European Parliament urges tougher EU stance on China over trade and Ukraine
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution urging the EU to take a harder line on China, citing its economic coercion and support for