Europe

EU border agency Frontex says irregular crossings drop 52% in early 2026

EU border agency Frontex says irregular crossings drop 52% in early 2026

Central Mediterranean route remained busiest pathway into EU, accounting for nearly 30% of all irregular entries, with 3,395 crossings

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EU socialists criticize von der Leyen’s remarks on international law
12.03.2026

EU socialists criticize von der Leyen’s remarks on international law

Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats Group warns questioning role of international law sends 'dangerous signal' amid global conflicts

Norway scrambles fighter jets for 2 consecutive days after Russian military aircraft detected
12.03.2026

Norway scrambles fighter jets for 2 consecutive days after Russian military aircraft detected

'Such events are routine and expected, particularly during large exercises like Cold Response, which is currently taking place in northern Norway,' says Norwegian Armed Forces

Brussels concerned as dispute between Polish government, president threatens SAFE defense program
11.03.2026

Brussels concerned as dispute between Polish government, president threatens SAFE defense program

Political tensions in Poland may undermine crucial European defense funding program

Turkish, Austrian foreign ministers discuss regional developments
11.03.2026

Turkish, Austrian foreign ministers discuss regional developments

Beate Meinl-Reisinger expresses support for Türkiye over neutralized missiles targeting country

Dutch premier condemns Israel’s expansion activities in West Bank
11.03.2026

Dutch premier condemns Israel’s expansion activities in West Bank

Rob Jetten says he reaffirmed Netherlands’ commitment to 2-state solution