UK Digital Travel Permit Rules From February 2026

The UK will fully enforce new digital travel permit rules from February 2026, requiring millions of visa-exempt travellers to obtain an ETA before boarding flights to the UK.
Income Needed to Avoid Poverty in Europe: New Data Reveals the EU’s Deep Income Divide

New Eurostat data reveals how much income is needed to avoid poverty in Europe, with thresholds ranging from €391 in Bulgaria to €2,540 in Luxembourg.
EU’s Ukraine Peace Plan Counterproposal to US-Russia Framework

EU’s Ukraine peace plan counterproposal to US-Russia framework signals Europe’s leadership in shaping a durable settlement and highlights Russia’s immediate rejection.
European Counterproposal to US-Ukraine Peace Plan

The European counterproposal to US-Ukraine peace plan reshapes Washington’s draft by strengthening Ukrainian sovereignty,
EU Lays Out Bloc’s Key Elements for a Lasting Peace in Ukraine

The EU lays out bloc’s key elements for a lasting peace in Ukraine, outlining territorial integrity, security guarantees, reparations, and enforcement mechanisms for a durable settlement.
European Pushback Trumps Peace-Plan: EU Calls It a Draft Only

European pushback trumps peace-plan call it a draft only as EU leaders reject key parts of the proposal, citing territorial, security, legal and financial concerns
EU aims to retrain 600000 workers for defence sector

EU aims to retrain 600000 workers for defence sector roles by 2030, targeting severe skills shortages in aerospace, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing and defence technologies.
Cost of Conflict Carbon: Russia Faces €37 Billion Climate Reparations Bill

The cost of conflict carbon Russia faces €37 billion climate reparations bill reflects unprecedented wartime emissions and ecological destruction
Ursula von der Leyen’s Options Paper to Support Ukraine

Ursula von der Leyen’s options paper to support Ukraine proposes three financing models, including grants, EU borrowing and Russian-asset-backed loans,
EU Opens Final Negotiations Cluster With Albania

EU opens final negotiations cluster with Albania, advancing the country into the final phase of accession talks and reinforcing its path toward potential EU membership by 2030.























