Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Finland's largest civil defence drill since WWII prepares for Russian threats
Finland has launched Europe's largest civil defence exercise since World War II, with over 2,000 participants rehearsing for missile strikes
Why Europe's richest democracies resist EU membership
Iceland voted against reopening EU accession talks, joining Norway and Switzerland in staying outside the bloc. Analysts say prosperity, fis
Europe faces new security era as Spain's government reels from Ceuta leak
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Europe must prepare for a new era of hybrid threats. Meanwhile, Spain's government i
Europe's giving gap: Romania and Ireland lead, but continent trails globally
Romania and Ireland top European rankings for charitable giving, but Europe overall donates the smallest share of income of any continent. T
Morning briefing: key European stories for September 3, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the stories shaping Europe this morning. Key developments in politics, business, and climate policy.
France's school survey to probe sexual violence among pupils
France will include questions on sexual violence in its annual school questionnaire, reaching about 10 million pupils. The move follows scan
From Lithuanian quiz show to Champions League: Sabah's unlikely rise
Sabah FC, a club founded in Baku in 2017, have qualified for the Champions League main round. Coach Valdas Dambrauskas, who won a TV quiz to
German police probe suspected sabotage at Cologne-area power substation
German police suspect a deliberate act caused a short-circuit at a substation in Bergheim, near Cologne. The incident follows the discovery
Iceland's No Vote Freezes EU Membership Bid for Years
In a non-binding referendum, Icelanders voted against resuming EU membership negotiations, which have been frozen since 2013. The result eff
Explosion at Augsburg station injures at least two, police say
At least two people were injured in an explosion at Augsburg's main train station. The blast occurred in a passageway, blowing out windows.
Midday Europe briefing: key stories for September 2, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the top stories shaping Europe this midday. Stay informed with our concise briefing.
Von der Leyen vows EU response to Russian hybrid attacks ahead of NATO talks
Von der Leyen expresses solidarity with Germany after Berlin blames Russia for a drone incident at Leipzig/Halle airport. She will meet NATO