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On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the country’s forces had bombed three Iranian nuclear sites, joining Israel in taking military action against Tehran. Europeans have since called for restraint amid fears of regional escalation in the Middle East while acknowledging the threat posed by Tehran’s nuclear program. Some leaders have sided more firmly with Israel, such as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who last week praised the country for doing “the dirty work” of the West in striking Iran. French officials, meanwhile, have repeatedly said they believe the only way to permanently rein in Iran’s nuclear ambitions is via diplomacy…
“She is scheduled to return to Brussels tomorrow,” Metsola’s office told POLITICO. “We are monitoring the situation and remain in close contact with national authorities.” Iran fired missiles at American military bases in Qatar and Iraq on Monday, CNN reported citing U.S. officials. The UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other countries in the region have temporarily shut down their airspace, according to Reuters and other media. Metsola’s visit to the region had been planned ahead of the recent Israeli and American strikes against Iran. “In today’s evolving security landscape, we face common challenges that call for deeper collaboration,” she told the…
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“The European Parliament’s decision to establish an investigative body for the funding of NGOs from EU sources only confirms that transparency in the civil sector is not only a timely issue but a fully legitimate concern,” Zacharová said. “This is not an attack on civil society — as some critics have claimed — but a move to strengthen public trust through greater oversight and accountability.”The law is now under review by the Slovak Constitutional Court following complaints by opposition parties and NGOs, and remains valid pending the court’s ruling. ‘Fertile ground’ Multiple NGOs have condemned the Slovak law — with…
President Donald Trump has said that US strikes overnight on Sunday have “completely and totally obliterated” Iran’s three flagship nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.Yet Dan Caine, who presides over the US’ military chiefs, refrained from drawing firm conclusions on Sunday, saying it would “take some time” to fully assess the extent of the damage.Officials in Tehran have downplayed the impact of the airstrikes on the country’s nuclear facilities.The attack, dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer, involved 125 US military aircraft, including seven B-2 stealth bombers carrying 14 bunker buster bombs weighing a staggering 13,000 kg each. In parallel to the…
Die Haushaltswoche beginnt – und Deutschland setzt ein Signal: Bis 2029 sollen 3,5 Prozent der Wirtschaftskraft in Rüstung und Verteidigung investiert werden. Ein klares Zeichen an den NATO-Gipfel in Den Haag. Lars Klingbeil will dafür eine Bereichsausnahme durch die Schuldenbremse durchsetzen – und stellt sich morgen der Bundespressekonferenz.Gleichzeitig gerät Außenminister Wadephul in der Iran-Krise unter Druck: Während er auf Diplomatie setzt, lobt Kanzler Friedrich Merz den US-Luftangriff – die außenpolitische Linie der Regierung wirkt zerrissen. In Brüssel ringt die EU um Einfluss, während sich im Nahen Osten die Lage zuspitzt – mit möglichen Auswirkungen auf Ölpreise, Weltwirtschaft und die Ukraine.…
NATO’s increased defence spending target will see allies finance a five-fold increase in air defence capabilities, the purchase of “thousands” more tanks and armoured vehicles and “millions of rounds” of artillery ammunition, the alliance’s chief Mark Rutte said on Monday on the eve of a summit in The Hague. Leaders from the 32 allied countries are expected to sign off on a new defence spending target of 5% of GDP on Wednesday, more than double the 2% level agreed in 2014 at a summit in Wales. Rutte described the hike as “a quantum leap that is ambitious, historic and fundamental…
Published on 23/06/2025 – 16:50 GMT+2Greece plans to deploy navy warships near Libya’s territorial waters in a bid to curb irregular migration to the country, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday. Speaking during a meeting with the Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas, Mitsotakis said the move had followed an emergency meeting of the Council of Ministers on Sunday.”Unfortunately, we have seen several incidents in recent days that force us to act in a preventive and deterrent manner more strongly,” Greece’s PM said.Last week, Greece saw a spike in migrant arrivals, with 731 migrants, including many children, arriving on the islands of…
“I can announce that now new estimates showing that our European and Canadian allies have stepped up, they will provide over €35 billion of additional security assistance to Ukraine for the year ahead,” the NATO chief said. Rutte said there was agreement within the alliance on the need to keep up support. “This is the reason why, I think also last year in Washington, NATO allies agreed that for Ukraine, there is an irreversible path of Ukraine to enter NATO,” Rutte told reporters. “That is still true today, and it will still be true on Thursday after this summit.” During…
By Theo Farrant & AP Published on 23/06/2025 – 13:45 GMT+2Over several packed days, Milan reaffirmed its place at the heart of men’s fashion, hosting a packed lineup of runway shows that set the tone for Spring/Summer 2026.Against a backdrop of shifting global moods and evolving definitions of masculinity, designers used the runway to explore not just what men will wear next summer – but how they’ll also express themselves. Here are three standout shows that captured the spirit of the season:Dolce & GabbanaDolce & Gabbana embraced a relaxed, crumpled elegance, presenting a collection that felt equal parts resort-ready and runway-polished. Striped pyjama…