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Iceland to test EU path again with referendum on restarting accession talks
europe4 hours ago

Iceland to test EU path again with referendum on restarting accession talks

Iceland will hold a referendum in the coming months on restarting EU accession talks, reviving interest in joining the bloc after Reykjavik paused negotiations in 2013. A rise in living costs and the war in Ukraine helped rekindle interest, and the government says reopening talks could open opportunities and deepen European integration, even though Iceland already participates in the EU’s single market, Schengen, and the European Free Trade Association alongside NATO membership.

via Reuters|
#diplomacy#eu#eu-accession
EU urges rapid Druzhba repairs as Adria route emerges as oil lifeline
europe5 hours ago

EU urges rapid Druzhba repairs as Adria route emerges as oil lifeline

The European Commission urged Ukraine to accelerate repairs to the Druzhba pipeline after Russian attacks and Hungary’s double veto blocked a €90 billion loan and new sanctions, while Croatia’s Adria (JANAF) pipeline is identified as a viable alternative to keep oil flowing to Hungary and Slovakia. Croatia is examining whether it can legally receive non-Russian crude at its port; EU officials say there is no immediate risk to supply and Adria could meet the two countries’ annual needs, though no fixed timeline for Druzhba repairs exists amid ongoing political wrangling.

via Euronews.com|
#energy#europe#european-union
Five new hiking routes set to reshape 2026 adventures
travel6 hours ago

Five new hiking routes set to reshape 2026 adventures

The BBC highlights five new hiking trails opening in 2026—Slovenia's Pohorje-Kozjak, Canada's Rocky to Nordegg Rail Trail, England's King Charles III England Coast Path, Mallorca's East Mallorca GR-226, and South Korea's Dongseo Trail—spanning 174km to 2,700+ miles with multi-day durations, showcasing a surge in off-the-beaten-path trekking that links nature with local culture.

via BBC|
#asia#europe#hiking
Europe Stands Behind Ukraine as War Enters Its Fifth Year, Polls Show Mixed Public Mood
world8 hours ago

Europe Stands Behind Ukraine as War Enters Its Fifth Year, Polls Show Mixed Public Mood

European leaders reaffirm unwavering backing for Ukraine as the war enters its fifth year, with visits to Kyiv from EU chiefs and vows of continued support. At the same time, public opinion across several countries reveals a nuanced picture: France shows waning enthusiasm for arms deliveries (47% support, 39% oppose), and a split on a peacekeeping role though a majority backs negotiations with Putin. In Spain, most respondents doubt a swift Ukrainian recovery yet about 75% want Europe to maintain military aid; Portugal shows significant readiness for NATO-linked troop involvement, while Germany indicates a majority favor more aid but with a notable minority against continued support. Overall, leaders stress solidarity while publics weigh the trade-offs of military assistance, negotiations, and potential concessions.

via Euronews.com|
#eu-leaders#europe#public-opinion
Druzhba Pipeline Friction: Europe’s Energy-Politics Clash
europe11 hours ago

Druzhba Pipeline Friction: Europe’s Energy-Politics Clash

A disruption on the Druzhba oil pipeline—the so‑called 'Friendship' line—has become a flashpoint in Europe: Hungary and Slovakia halted their diesel exports to Ukraine, Ukraine struck a Russian pumping station feeding the line, and Hungary’s Orbán threatened to block a €90 billion EU loan to Kyiv. The EU is holding emergency talks with Hungary, Slovakia and Croatia to find alternative routes as Croatia resists Russian oil flows, underscoring how energy infrastructure is closely tied to geopolitics amid the Ukraine war.

via Euronews.com|
#druzhba-pipeline#energy-security#europe
France's Carrier Strike Group Advances into North Atlantic and Baltic
military1 day ago

France's Carrier Strike Group Advances into North Atlantic and Baltic

France's Carrier Strike Group led by the nuclear-powered FS Charles De Gaulle departs Toulon to operate in the North Atlantic and Baltic after ORION 26, with enhanced escorts and the new FDI-class frigate Amiral Ronarc'h, a submarine, and support ships; the carrier's air group plus allied vessels will take part in NATO missions Baltic Sentry, Neptune Strike, and Cold Response/Dynamic Mariner 2026, and will visit Malmo, Sweden.

via USNI News|
#defense#europe#military
Europe’s E5 Nations to Develop Low-Cost Air Defense Under LEAP
defence1 day ago

Europe’s E5 Nations to Develop Low-Cost Air Defense Under LEAP

Poland, Germany, France, Italy and the UK agreed at a Kraków summit to jointly develop LEAP—Low-Cost Effectors and Autonomous Platforms—aimed at fielding affordable drones and air-defense systems to counter Russian threats, boost NATO readiness, and share burdens. The first LEAP project is expected by 2027, with the five nations pledging defence spending toward roughly 5% of GDP.

via Notes From Poland|
#defence#drones#europe
Putin's Endgame: A Neutral Ukraine and a Fraying European Order
europe1 day ago

Putin's Endgame: A Neutral Ukraine and a Fraying European Order

Four Russia-Ukraine experts argue Putin’s aims have stayed constant: a neutral, demilitarized Ukraine under Russian influence with Crimea and Donbas non-negotiable; but whether he seeks full political control or a stalemate is debated. With Western guarantees unreliable, Ukraine must rely on its own military, and any settlement would hinge on a ceasefire and demarcation that tests the rules-based order.

via Responsible Statecraft|
#europe#nicolai-petro#putin
Europe Considers a Self-Run War Doctrine
world2 days ago

Europe Considers a Self-Run War Doctrine

Four years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Europe is weighing a 'European way of war'—a self-reliant defense that could reduce reliance on the U.S., reshaping deterrence, force structure, and leadership, while drawing lessons from Ukraine’s use of drones, mines and trenches; the plan faces trade-offs like higher casualty costs and more complex coordination without definitive American military backing.

via The New York Times|
#defense#europe#nato
Brussels oil feud: Hungary blocks Ukraine aid amid Druzhba dispute
europe2 days ago

Brussels oil feud: Hungary blocks Ukraine aid amid Druzhba dispute

Hungary’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó vetoed urgent Ukraine aid in Brussels over an energy dispute linked to the Druzhba oil pipeline and clashed with Ukrainian journalists, arguing Hungary’s sovereign energy choices and accusing Kyiv of hostility. The move risks stalling a sanctions package, with Hungary previously exempt from a loan but signaling a reversal. The EU says Druzhba damage was caused by a Russian strike, while Kyiv and Brussels trade blame as Europe seeks to reduce Russian oil by 2027.

via Euronews.com|
#brussels#druzhba#europe
Ukraine logs rare southern-front gains, reclaiming eight settlements
europe2 days ago

Ukraine logs rare southern-front gains, reclaiming eight settlements

Ukraine says it has regained about 400 square kilometers of territory along the southern frontline since late January, including eight settlements in the Dnipropetrovsk region—a rare gain amid a two-year war. Oleksandr Syrskyi did not specify how much was previously Russian-held or in grey zones. Kyiv did not immediately clarify with its General Staff. The report comes as domestic and international actors, including Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, commented on Kyiv’s gains and broader negotiations.

via Reuters|
#counteroffensive#dnipropetrovsk#europe