Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Italy leads Europe in civilian space spending per GDP, OECD finds
Italy now spends more on civilian space relative to GDP than any other European country except Luxembourg. Germany plans €35 billion in mili
EU defence chief: Russia must pay a 'painful price' for hybrid attacks
EU defence chief Andrius Kubilius says Europe is crafting an anti-hybrid warfare playbook to make Russia pay a 'painful price' for provocati
Metsola defends Canada plan as Carney addresses EU Parliament
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has defended the proposed EU-Canada associate membership in an exclusive interview with Eurone
Von der Leyen's security blueprint: bold vision, unanswered questions
Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech proposed a new European Security Council and an emergency security protocol. Yet key questi
Morning Europe briefing: key stories for September 17, 2026
EU leaders gather in Brussels for a special summit on the bloc's long-term budget. A French police officer faces investigation after a viole
Trump warns EU over Canada associate membership, threatens tariffs
Trump warned he would impose heavy tariffs on Europe if the EU's intentions regarding Canada's associate membership are unfavorable. He call
Europe holds its own against US in 2026 global city rankings
London, Paris, Dublin and Zurich make the global top ten in Oxford Economics' 2026 city index. US cities dominate on economics and human cap
Real Madrid stars under fire for hiding Ceuta solidarity message
Three Real Madrid players wore a solidarity T-shirt with the message partially hidden, drawing criticism from La Liga's president. The gestu
Mark Carney receives standing ovation in European Parliament
Mark Carney was greeted with a standing ovation during his address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The warm reception underscores
Canada in talks to join Erasmus+ as EU weighs associate status
Canada is in early talks to join the EU's Erasmus+ exchange programme, which would allow students from both sides to study abroad. The move
Michel: Von der Leyen's EU leadership lacks urgency and focus
Charles Michel says the European Commission under Ursula von der Leyen has launched 400 initiatives but delivered too little. He warns that
Von der Leyen's State of the Union: Five defining pledges for Europe
Ursula von der Leyen offered Canada a new 'associate membership' status and proposed a NATO-style consultation mechanism for hybrid attacks.