Involve young people in reshaping military service – POLITICO
But it’s a gamble. What if enough young Germans don’t accept the offer of military service the way…
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Europe faces up to its irrelevance in the Middle East – POLITICO
It’s embarrassing that European and British pleas for deescalation were ignored and worse that America’s supposed allies were…
Belgium issues new travel advice for Hungary ahead of Budapest Pride – POLITICO
The warning follows a decision by Hungarian police on June 19 to ban the annual LGBTQ+ march scheduled…
NATO orders two additional Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft and welcomes Sweden and Denmark to the Multinational Fleet
Getafe, June 24, 2025 – The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has ordered two additional Airbus A330…
I like Aussies but there is one huge issue with your culture I just can’t get past: ‘Sorry if you’re offended’
A Swedish-born former Australian resident in his 20s has made an observation about Aussie attitudes that has sparked…
Israel in breach of EU deal over Gaza human rights, report signals – POLITICO
The EU-Israel Association Agreement establishes close relations between the bloc and the Middle Eastern nation, governing cooperation in…
At least seven injured as tram derails & crashes into restaurant after ‘taking turn at high speed’ in Sweden
AT least seven people were injured after a tram “turned at a high speed” and derailed before smashing…
Europe’s central banks are all cutting rates, even as tariffs tie the Fed’s hands – POLITICO
A different story It’s a very different story across the Atlantic, where the first impact of tariffs has…
Baltic countries team up on mass evacuation plans as Russian threat grows – POLITICO
“Clear procedures are crucial, as is the rapid exchange of information,” said Lithuania’s Interior Minister Vladislav Kondratovič in…
EU taps Ylva Johansson to be special envoy for Ukrainians – POLITICO
The Commission last month extended temporary protection for the roughly 4.3 million displaced Ukrainians who have found refuge…
Sweden leads EU push to sanction far-right Israeli ministers – POLITICO
“We have also been pushing for the sanctioning of extremist settlers, but we now take the next step…
Greta Thunberg ‘freedom flotilla’ crewmate describes ‘mistreatment’ he claims she and her colleagues suffered while held by Israel – including bizarre ‘dancing’
Greta Thunberg was ‘mistreated’ by Israeli officials after security forces stormed the ‘freedom flotilla’ boat she was travelling…
French doctor says Israeli authorities were ‘abusive’ to Greta Thunberg – POLITICO
Detainees also had difficulty accessing food and water, he said. Thunberg was one of 12 passengers aboard the…
Greta Thunberg hits back at Donald Trump over anger management jibe – POLITICO
She was part of a mission organized by the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition that departed Italy on June…
Israel deports Greta Thunberg – POLITICO
The government said Israeli naval forces intercepted the vessel early Monday, approximately 200 kilometers off the Gaza coast.…