Europe

EU questions Trump’s power in Board of Peace, citing constitutional concerns

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday he would be ready to join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace initiative for the sake of Gaza but could not accept the plan in its current form.

US President Donald Trump holds up his signature on the founding charter during a signing ceremony for the “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 22, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland.
An artificial diamond for quantum sensory technology  is displayed in June 2025 at the  quantum technology fair World of Quantum.

Israel bets on quantum technology as the computing arms race heats up

IDF commanders visit Auschwitz as part of their training.

After October 7, IDF commanders visit Poland for Holocaust lessons and battlefield reflections

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at Royalston Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 22, 2026.

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Macron's new voluntary military program aims to boost France’s defense capabilities

Macron unveils a new voluntary military program for youth to strengthen France's defense amid growing global threats.

 French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during an inauguration of a France Services house in Wallers, France, June 3, 2025.

Herzl’s city, their future: Jewish teens renewed Zionist covenant in Budapest

Jewish youth from over 30 countries gather in Budapest to draft a new Zionist charter, preparing for future leadership.

Zionist youth congress in Budapest.

Israel's national curling team delivers best-ever Deaflympics showing in Tokyo

Israel's curling team is fighting for a historic playoff spot at the European Championships. Despite losses, they feel they're "moving in the right direction" toward their goal.

THE ISRAELI delegation celebrated a historic performance at the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo, highlighted by the country’s first-ever silver medal.

Germany may try 100-year-old alleged Nazi SS guard from WWII POW camp

Although the number of suspects in Nazi crimes is rapidly dwindling due to old age, prosecutors are still working to bring individuals to justice.

Prisoners in the concentration camp at Sachsenhausen, Germany, where Nazi Walther Rauff designed a killing van that fed exhaust fumes straight into the vehicle.

Majority of Israelis in Europe feel less safe since October 7, survey shows

A new survey reveals a sharp decline in security for Israelis; 70% have witnessed or experienced antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7 attack.

 A woman wrapped in an Israel flag stands outside the place where mayor of Amsterdam Femke Halsema attends a press conference following the violence targeting fans of an Israeli soccer team, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 8, 2024.

Trump escalates diplomatic efforts in Sudan, Ukraine conflicts

With peace deals in Sudan and Ukraine on the line, Trump’s diplomatic efforts reach a critical point in securing lasting arrangements.

US President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 17, 2025

Antisemitic attitudes in Germany are not an 'imported' phenomenon, study finds

The study reveals that antisemitic attitudes exist across all groups in Germany, with political orientation playing a larger role than immigrant background.

Occupation Against Antisemitism occupied a building at the Technical University in Berlin

Wizz Air steps back from Israel hub, citing poor economics and Ben Gurion slot gaps

The airline seeks "seventh freedom" rights to fly non-EU routes from Israel, threatening local carriers and stalling the highly anticipated hub plan.

 Wizz Air suspends Abu Dhabi operations amid regional instability.

Same-sex marriages to be recognized throughout the EU, court rules

The EU court says Poland has been wrong not to refuse to recognise a same sex marriage between two of its citizens that took place in Germany.

 EUROPEAN COMMISSION President Ursula von der Leyen and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk speak as EU leaders gather for a group photo at a summit meeting in Brussels, last week.

BBC's battle with Trump puts its global credibility at risk

The White House has called the BBC "100% fake news" and a "propaganda machine," terms that countries like Russia usually level at the 103-year-old broadcaster.

US President Donald Trump talks to members of the press next to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on board Air Force One en route to Florida, US, November 14, 2025.