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NATO chief Rutte demands allies boost defense manufacturing capacity
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has issued a stark warning to alliance members regarding defense manufacturing capabilities. Speaking alongside Czech leadership in Prague, he emphasized that expanding military production remains essential for maintaining credible deterrence against mounting security challenges from multiple global actors.
17 April 2026
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Starmer demands tech giants act on children's online safety
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer convenes executives from X, Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snap to demand immediate action protecting minors from digital harms. The Labour leader pledges decisive government intervention while pressing technology platforms for concrete safety measures.
16 April 2026
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Poland condemns Israeli Gaza violations, backs UN accountability
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has strongly criticized Israel's conduct in Gaza, accusing Israeli forces of committing systematic abuses and violating international humanitarian norms. In a comprehensive interview Thursday, the senior diplomat affirmed Warsaw's unwavering commitment to Palestinian refugee assistance and its diplomatic efforts to hold Jerusalem accountable through United Nations voting mechanisms while rejecting Budapest's obstructionist tactics.
16 April 2026
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French lawmakers reject debate on petition against antisemitism bill
French lawmakers on the National Assembly’s law committee voted to dismiss a petition signed by over 700,000 people calling for the withdrawal of a new antisemitism bill. Supporters argued a separate debate was unnecessary as the bill itself is scheduled for review on Thursday. Left-wing opposition called the decision a “scandal.”
16 April 2026
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Italy eyes joint drone production with Ukraine, Meloni says
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that Rome and Kyiv are interested in joint drone production, following her meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Meloni said Italy is keen to develop cooperation in the drone sector, where Ukraine has become a leading nation.
16 April 2026
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Starmer says he will ‘not yield’ to Trump’s pressure over Iran war
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared he will not yield to US President Donald Trump’s pressure to join the Iran war, after Trump threatened to “rip up” a trade deal with Britain. Starmer reiterated that the UK will not be dragged into a war that is not in its national interest.
15 April 2026
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Europe drafts NATO fallback plan amid fears of US withdrawal
European officials are developing a contingency plan to ensure NATO can defend itself without the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported. The proposal, sometimes called “European NATO,” has gained momentum after Germany signalled its backing under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, marking a shift from Berlin’s long‑held opposition to greater European defence autonomy.
15 April 2026
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Israel's Trojan horse in Europe: Greece
Israel is using Greece and South Cyprus as a strategic backdoor into European security architecture in the Eastern Mediterranean, the emerging new axis is creating strategic vulnerabilities within NATO and the EU. This process tests European unity, increases tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean, and presents a picture that amplifies the risk of long-term instability.
15 April 2026
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EU’s Costa holds Gulf talks on Iran tensions, Hormuz security
European Council President Antonio Costa began Gulf talks in Abu Dhabi and Jeddah to address Iran-related regional tensions and maritime security. He affirmed the EU’s commitment to restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and supporting diplomatic efforts for lasting Middle East peace.
15 April 2026
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Greece accused of using migrant 'mercenaries' for pushbacks on Turkish border
Greek police have been recruiting migrants to violently force other migrants back across the land border with Türkiye, a BBC investigation has found. Witnesses described serious brutality, including stripping, robbery, beatings and sexual assault. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he was “totally unaware” of the allegations.
14 April 2026
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Erdoğan, Hungary’s incoming PM Magyar discuss strategic partnership
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar, congratulating him on his election victory and discussing the future of bilateral relations. Erdoğan emphasised the importance of deepening the strategic partnership between the two NATO allies.
14 April 2026
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Xi and Sanchez hold Beijing talks to boost China Spain ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing as part of an official visit aimed at expanding economic cooperation and political trust. The five-day trip highlights growing China–Spain relations, with both sides seeking deeper collaboration in trade, technology, and energy amid shifting global economic dynamics.
14 April 2026
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Netanyahu says Europe has ‘much to learn’ from Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Europe of “deep moral weakness” and forgetting the distinction between good and evil, claiming Israel defends civilization against barbarism. His remarks drew criticism as Germany expressed concern over West Bank annexation and Netanyahu faces an ICC warrant for war crimes.
14 April 2026
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Italian PM Meloni calls Trump’s pope remarks ‘unacceptable’
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned President Donald Trump’s verbal attack on Pope Leo XIV as “unacceptable,” defending the pontiff’s right to call for peace and condemn war. Trump had called the pope “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy” on his Truth Social platform.
13 April 2026
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Pope Leo vows to ‘speak out loudly’ after Trump calls him ‘weak’
Pope Leo XIV declared he is “not afraid” of the Trump administration and will continue to “speak out loudly” against war, after the US president called him “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy.” The pontiff said he has no intention of entering a debate with Trump, but will keep preaching the Gospel.
13 April 2026
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Germany: US blockade targets Iranian ports, not Strait of Hormuz
Berlin believes the US blockade announced by President Trump is aimed at Iranian ports rather than the Strait of Hormuz, government spokesman Stefan Kornelius said Monday. Germany interprets the move as a pressure tactic following failed US‑Iran talks in Islamabad, and is making every effort to achieve de‑escalation through diplomatic channels.
13 April 2026
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UK not supporting blockade on Strait of Hormuz: Starmer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK does not support a blockade on Iranian ports, emphasizing instead the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to lower energy prices. He urged de-escalation and said Britain is “not getting dragged into the war.”
13 April 2026
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Germany braces for prolonged economic pain from Iran war
Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that the Iran war will have lasting global economic consequences, with Germany preparing for a significant and prolonged burden on its economy and private households. He expressed regret over the collapse of US-Iran talks in Islamabad but said he was not surprised.
13 April 2026
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Opposition’s Magyar wins Hungary election as Orban concedes
Hungary’s opposition leader Peter Magyar has secured a landslide victory in parliamentary elections, with his Tisza Party capturing nearly 69% of the vote and 137 seats. Incumbent far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat, stating that his party will now serve the nation from opposition.
12 April 2026
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