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Europe

Defense

EU demands respect after Trump’s Greenland tariff threat

Extraordinary Brussels summit underscores Europe’s red lines on sovereignty and economic coercion, while raising fresh questions about the future tone of transatlantic ties. EU leaders used an extraordinary summit in…

23 January 2026 · 4 min read

Education

Answer the Question

For the third time Irish MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú presses the Commission for answers on its conduct and closure of the long-running Lettori case.  As a practicing barrister before her election to the European Parliament…

7 January 2026 · 6 min read

Editor's choice

Brussels’ Drug Consumption Rooms: A Dangerous Surrender to Addiction

As Brussels expands its network of supervised drug consumption rooms—known euphemistically as "safe injection sites"—the city risks entrenching a failed policy that prioritizes harm management over true recovery, mirroring disastrous…

28 December 2025 · 3 min read

Europe

The 2025 EIT Innovation Awards Winners Announced

The EIT Awards highlight why Europe needs strong innovation ecosystems connecting education, research and business in an innovation ecosystem. These innovators show how entrepreneurship and collaboration can address real challenges…

27 December 2025 · 4 min read

Europe

Test Farms Startups Call | EIT

This call aims to attract startups that are ready to demonstrate the value of their technologies and scale their impact!Through Test Farms, selected startups will gain access to farmers, agronomists,…

26 December 2025 · 3 min read

Editor's choice

Christmas in Europe: Traditions, Origins and 2025 News

Across the continent, one holiday carries many languages, calendars, and meanings. From candlelit church services to winter swims and family feasts that stretch into early January, Christmas in Europe is…

26 December 2025 · 6 min read