European Union
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.
Israel bets on quantum technology as the computing arms race heats up
WATCH: Vance: US power stops Russia, China from invading Greenland, not Denmark
Trump calls for 'total access' to Greenland as negotiations with EU advance in Davos
EU law enforcement exploring cooperation with NGO that seeks IDF prosecutions
"Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) terror links are well-documented and longstanding,” NGO Monitor Vice President Olga Deutsch said in a statement.
Czech president voices opposition to cabinet nominee who made Nazi salute
Filip Turek stated that his Nazi salute and posting of Nazi memorabilia were due to "bad humour" rather than any affinity to Nazism or racism.
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.
Finland clings to 'world's happiest country' crown as population's gloom deepens
Finland is grappling with economic stagnation, joblessness, and strained public finances, despite holding the title of the world's happiest population.
Members of US-targeted Antifa group face trial in Germany over violent attacks
Seven Members of the left-wing group Antifa Ost face trial in Germany for violence, including attempted murder. The group was recently designated as a terrorist organization by the US.
Israeli MedTech draws record interest at MEDICA 2025 in Germany
Israeli medical technology companies are drawing international attention at MEDICA 2025 this week.
Nexperia chip crisis throws global auto supply chains into chaos again
Nexperia chip crisis leaves automakers exposed as China halts exports, cutting production and revealing reliance on low-tech components
China pushes strategic industry ties with Germany amid rare earth strain
China moves to build stronger ties with Germany amid strain on the rare-earth market.
Lithuania's Vilnius airport reopens following balloon incursions
European aviation has been repeatedly thrown into chaos by drone sightings since early October, with the Vilnius closure the ninth such shutdown.
Europeans propose changes to US-Ukraine plan, including higher cap on army, document shows
The European counter-proposal included a provision that stated that Ukraine would hold elections as soon as possible after the war was ended.
