Concerns over Russian activity, US rhetoric on Greenland, and competition for critical raw materials are elevating the Arctic on the European Union's policy agenda, according to Deutsche Welle.
A Finnish lawmaker alleges the European Union overlooks Ukrainian strikes on nuclear facilities while continuing military aid to Kyiv.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ruled out Australia joining the EU while defending his government's immigration stance against One Nation's proposals.
The Australian prime minister said the country's strategic focus remains in the Asia-Pacific region rather than European integration.
The funds are designated for defense priorities including missiles and drones, according to Ukraine's Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi.
The 27 EU member states have not reached consensus on extending sanctions against Russia, with further talks scheduled for Monday before measures expire Tuesday night.
The European Commission is releasing €3.3 billion in funding for Ukraine to purchase weapons including drones and missiles as part of a broader €90 billion loan support program.
European Commission president announces funding release scheduled for Friday following discussion with Ukrainian leader.
Canadian PM Mark Carney announced plans for a "unique security and economic alliance" with Europe at an investment summit, signaling reduced reliance on U.S. trade.
The chancellor is set to request that Britain be included in the EU's 'Made in Europe' programme, arguing deeper cooperation would benefit both sides, according to the BBC.
Dmitry Polyansky, Russia's envoy to the OSCE, said Western hybrid actions against Moscow could evolve into direct military confrontation, according to TASS.
A new EU legislative proposal reported by Anadolu Agency would bar children aged 3 to 13 from most social media platforms, with exceptions for child-friendly video-sharing services.
US president calls plan 'laughable' as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks closer ties with Europe and diversified defence partnerships
Italy's economy minister said conditions are deteriorating and additional EU member states are expected to join a joint letter addressing windfall profits from energy companies.
Lawmakers back changes allowing European Defence Fund resources to cover testing of defense projects in Ukraine while speeding up EU defense investment and procurement.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's team calls for enhanced cooperation among member states on critical infrastructure and intelligence.
The European Union plans to invest over €200 million to develop a Lithuanian port into a strategic NATO facility as part of broader defense and energy infrastructure expansion.
British government sources say EU legislation designed to counter Chinese industrial influence poses a risk to UK businesses and threatens a planned bilateral summit.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen made an unprecedented offer on Wednesday, citing shared values on democracy, AI, climate, and geopolitics.
The European Commission president made the proposal as U.S. tariffs under Donald Trump push Canada toward closer ties with Europe.
Kaja Kallas signals openness to direct communication with Russian leadership despite ongoing tensions.
Andrius Kubilius calls for a new "European architecture" of collective defence, arguing that procedures designed for peacetime no longer meet current security needs.
The European Union's foreign policy chief called on European lawmakers to strengthen measures against Russian hybrid warfare.
A European Parliament member argues that European restraint has failed to deter Russian escalation and encouraged further testing of limits.
Ursula von der Leyen characterizes recent Russian military incidents as part of broader provocations against Europe.
A European news portal cited by Russian state news agency TASS says EU member states have backed a short extension to work through disagreements over the sanctions package.
Lisbon says it supports channeling frozen Russian assets to aid Kyiv, while acknowledging Belgium's call for EU-wide guarantees against financial risks.
Trade body Eurometal says Chinese component manufacturers are "colonising" European industry, predicting sharp job losses in the second half of 2026 as Brussels faces pressure to act.
The European Court of Auditors reports that nearly one in 10 cigarettes in the bloc are produced illegally or smuggled, with organized crime driving a boom in clandestine manufacturing.
Marta Kos says a planned commemoration honoring convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic is incompatible with European values, according to Al Jazeera.