European Union
EU condemns Palestinian Authority textbooks containing 'antisemitism, glorification of jihad'
The EU called for any future funding to the PA to be conditional on the removal of ”antisemitic content, incitement to violence and the glorification of martyrdom and jihad” from textbooks.
Spain reportedly summons Israeli chargé d'affaires as protests erupt over Gaza flotilla seizure
Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, warns EU must be 'real alliance' - FT
Russian diplomats denounce new EU sanctions, claim they are 'meaningless' without UN decision
Same-sex marriages to be recognized throughout the EU, court rules
The EU court says Poland has been wrong not to refuse to recognise a same sex marriage between two of its citizens that took place in Germany.
Finland clings to 'world's happiest country' crown as population's gloom deepens
Finland is grappling with economic stagnation, joblessness, and strained public finances, despite holding the title of the world's happiest population.
Members of US-targeted Antifa group face trial in Germany over violent attacks
Seven Members of the left-wing group Antifa Ost face trial in Germany for violence, including attempted murder. The group was recently designated as a terrorist organization by the US.
Israeli MedTech draws record interest at MEDICA 2025 in Germany
Israeli medical technology companies are drawing international attention at MEDICA 2025 this week.
Nexperia chip crisis throws global auto supply chains into chaos again
Nexperia chip crisis leaves automakers exposed as China halts exports, cutting production and revealing reliance on low-tech components
China pushes strategic industry ties with Germany amid rare earth strain
China moves to build stronger ties with Germany amid strain on the rare-earth market.
Lithuania's Vilnius airport reopens following balloon incursions
European aviation has been repeatedly thrown into chaos by drone sightings since early October, with the Vilnius closure the ninth such shutdown.
Europeans propose changes to US-Ukraine plan, including higher cap on army, document shows
The European counter-proposal included a provision that stated that Ukraine would hold elections as soon as possible after the war was ended.
Ukraine's borders cannot be changed, or army reduced by force - EU's von der Leyen
Von der Leyen says Ukraine’s borders cannot be changed by force and that its army must remain intact, and that the EU must play a central role in peace efforts.
EU probe into Palestinian Authority shows violations of 'pay-for-slay' ban - report
The pay-for-slay program by the PA was said to have ended in February earlier this year, after President Mahmoud Abbas had signed a decree canceling it.
