Russia Suspends Oil Exports From Novorossiysk After Ukrainian Attack
Russia suspends oil exports from Novorossiysk port after a Ukrainian strike, affecting an estimated 2% of global supply and triggering crude-price spikes.
NATO Alarmed by Russia’s Burevestnik Missile as Nuclear-Powered System
NATO is alarmed by Russia’s Burevestnik missile, a nuclear-powered cruise system with near-unlimited range and high manoeuvrability, raising fresh concerns
Poland and Hungary Prepare Legal Fight Against EU’s Migration Rules Challenge
Poland and Hungary intensify their migration rules challenge against the EU’s asylum-sharing system, rejecting relocation quotas and refusing compensation payments.
Pressure Intensifies on Belgium to Support the Reparations Loan for Ukraine
Political pressure is rising on Belgium to approve the EU’s proposed reparations loan for Ukraine, a €140 billion package backed by frozen Russian assets held across Europe.
European Commission Launches Democracy Shield
The European Commission has unveiled its Democracy Shield, a new EU-wide plan to defend institutions from disinformation, foreign interference,
EU Court Upholds Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages
The EU’s top court upheld the directive on adequate minimum wages, rejecting Denmark’s challenge and confirming the bloc’s authority to ensure fair pay across Europe.
Biggest Polluters Skip COP30 as Europe Left to Shoulder the Climate Burden
Top global emitters skip COP30, forcing Europe to take on a greater share of climate financing and leadership amid rising geopolitical and economic pressures.
Greek Transport Strike Halts Travel as Workers Protest
A nationwide Greek transport strike has paralyzed ferries, trains, and public transit as unions protest new labour reforms expanding
EU Falling Behind on Growth; Urgent Reforms Needed
EU falling behind on growth, warns Mario Draghi. Only 11.2% of reforms enacted, with high energy prices and AI gaps widening the EU’s lag behind the US and China.
UK State Pension to Rise 4.7% in April 2026
The UK state pension is expected to rise by 4.7% in April 2026 under the triple lock mechanism, driven by wage growth. Full new state pension may increase to over £241 per week.
