The European Union - Page 4

November 4

Zelenskyy: Ukraine ‘confidently moving toward’ EU membership after European Commission progress report

European Commission report shows Ukraine's best EU accession results in three years, but warns faster reforms are needed to meet the ambitious 2028 membership timeline.

October 28

'Anti-Greta' activist flees Europe after Antifa death threats; Elon Musk backs her asylum claim

Naomi Seibt seeks U.S. asylum alleging German intelligence surveillance and death threats from Antifa with no government protection.

October 9

Lawmakers ban 'veggie-burger' term, limit meat descriptions in EU

European Parliament approved new regulations defining meat as "edible parts of animals," prohibiting plant-based products from using meat terminology.

October 8

Europe takes on 'hybrid war' as Germany allows police to shoot down drones

EU President Ursula von der Leyen warns Russia's 'hybrid warfare' targeting Europe through airspace violations and cyber attacks needs to be directly acknowledged.

October 6

Luxury 'golden' visa program targets rich Americans as ordinary folks are left behind

Portugal launches new "golden" visa program targeting Americans through the LXL Ventures Fund, requiring a $500,000 investment for five-year residence plus Schengen Area access.

October 6

French prime minister resigns less than month after taking office

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's resignation plunged France into a political crisis as President Macron faces calls to dissolve parliament or resign.

October 1

NATO allies clash after Russian jets breach airspace, testing alliance resolve

Russian incursions into NATO airspace are fueling divisions among allies, with some warning that repeated Article 4 signals risk weakening deterrence without real action.

September 29

Fingerprint scans coming for American travelers to most of Europe in new policy

The European Union's Entry/Exit System will collect biometric data from travelers including fingerprints and photos to modernize border security across Europe.

September 25

Denmark considers triggering NATO Article 4 after drones fly over airports

Denmark was forced to halt flights from Aalborg Airport after drone activity was spotted in the country's airspace for the second time this week.

September 22

Waltz promises US will defend 'every inch' of NATO territory after Russian jets flew into Estonia

Three armed Russian MiG-31 jets entered Estonian territory, prompting U.N. Security Council emergency meeting and U.S. commitment to NATO Article 5 defense.