Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
EU Leaders Call for Unified Strategy Against €31 Billion Drug Trade
EU leaders discussed the €31 billion drug market for the first time at a summit, calling for a coordinated response across borders. Belgium'
EU Competitiveness Debate: Integration vs. Deregulation in the Face of US and China
In a debate on The Ring, MEPs Lina Gálvez and Jörgen Warborn offered opposing visions for Europe's economic future. Gálvez called for deeper
EU Adopts New Drug Strategy Through 2030 Amid Rising Synthetic Threats
The EU Drugs Agency reports rising potency and accessibility of synthetic drugs, with over 7,600 overdose deaths in 2024. The Council approv
EU Early School Leaving Falls to 9.1% in 2025, but Gaps Persist Across Member States
In 2025, 9.1% of EU youth aged 18–24 left school early, down from 11% a decade ago. Croatia recorded the lowest rate at 2.1%, while Romania
EU Unveils €31 Billion Drug Strategy to Combat Rising Deaths and Trafficking
The EU's new drug strategy aims to dismantle organized crime networks and address a €31 billion market. Over 7,600 overdose deaths are recor
Does Football Euphoria Really Boost Birth Rates? A Look at the Data
The idea that national football success leads to a baby boom nine months later has persisted since Germany's 2006 World Cup. But data from G
Cocaine Use Surges in Spanish Cities, New Wastewater Data Shows
Spanish cities lead Europe in cocaine wastewater residues, with Barcelona and Lleida seeing the steepest increases. Denmark and Slovenia als
Norway Crown Princess's Son Sentenced to Four Years for Rape
Marius Borg Høiby, 29, was sentenced to four years in prison for two counts of rape and domestic abuse. He was acquitted of two other rape c
EU Adopts New Drug Strategy to Counter Rising Synthetic Opioid Threat
The EU Council approved a new drug strategy on 4 June, responding to a European Union Drugs Agency report warning of 7,600 fatal overdoses a
Bundeswehr Showcases Modern Capabilities and Recruitment at Berlin ILA 2026
The Bundeswehr is the largest exhibitor at ILA 2026 in Berlin, showcasing modern systems like the P-8A Poseidon and drones. Colonel Kristof
Retirement Wealth Across Europe: Luxembourg Leads, Latvia Lags
Luxembourg's over-65s have a median net wealth of €1.22 million, while Latvia's is just €36,300. Belgium and Ireland also rank high, while t
Dozens of Fetal Remains Found on Polish Property of Detained Pathologist
Renovation work in Lutoryż, near Rzeszów, uncovered dozens of human fetal remains and medical waste. The land previously belonged to a 57-ye