Finland has completed a 200-kilometer fence on its Russian border, marking a structural shift in security, infrastructure and Schengen policy.
Macron is asking Brussels to craft an EU-wide ban on social media for children under 15 after France’s national law was blocked.
Russian strikes hit Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, damaging homes, logistics assets and public sites as talk of three-way negotiations resurfaced.
AfD’s projected win in Saxony-Anhalt drew sharp reactions from Poland, France and the Czech Republic, exposing wider European economic and political strains.
AfD’s 43.8 percent win in Saxony-Anhalt leaves no clear governing majority and raises major questions over energy, sanctions and eastern Germany’s economy.
Kaja Kallas cancelled an EU defence expert group after German and Italian resistance, exposing deeper disputes over Europe’s defence economy.
Putin’s support for using medically unfit volunteers in drone defense highlights Russia’s search for manpower while denying new mobilization.
Germany plans a broad anti-sabotage shield after the Leipzig drone incident, with major implications for infrastructure, cyber defense and business costs.
US envoys discussed concrete Ukraine war proposals with Putin before Kyiv talks, but the economic stakes depend on details still undisclosed.
Ukraine’s anti-corruption raids point to a wider wartime economy of scam call centers, asset laundering and alleged official protection.
Latvia says a suspect in the Leipzig sabotage case had been living in Russia, deepening scrutiny of Europe’s logistics, visa and sanctions systems.
Volkswagen approved its biggest-ever restructuring, combining 50,000 job cuts, a halved model range and major investment to restore profitability.