Swiss voters rejected a neutrality initiative that would have restricted sanctions policy and limited cooperation with military alliances.
Austria plans to extend mandatory military service to nine months, responding to evolving security threats including hybrid warfare and cyber risks.
The UN faces bankruptcy as delayed payments from the US and China, combined with cuts from other donors, force drastic operational reductions and threaten global programs.
Serbia holds its first joint military exercises with NATO under the Partnership for Peace program, balancing military neutrality and regional geopolitical complexities.
Germany considers appointing President Steinmeier alongside ex-Chancellor Schröder as EU representatives in potential peace talks with Russia amid stalled Ukraine conflict negotiations.