Faced with Trump, Europe Takes the Risky Path of Wait-and-See

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 15 – Eurotoday Newspaper — Global cyber espionage has returned to the forefront of international cybersecurity discussions after Google’s threat intelligence researchers reported a year-long cyber campaign targeting research facilities in the United States and Canada. The findings have intensified concerns about the growing sophistication of cyber operations aimed at organ

Metsola has expressed concerns over a declaration signed by Kartheiser and other MEPs with Duma members, where they agreed to “continue and deepen” cooperation. Dated June 11, Metsola’s letter notes these statements “raise serious concern” as they may “misrepresent” the Parliament’s stance.
The Parliament cut communications with Russian legislative

The European Parliament plans to vote on the Return Regulation on Wednesday, raising concerns about detention, return hubs, and weakened safeguards.
Caritas Europa has expressed concern that the EU’s new Return Regulation could significantly undermine migrant rights, shifting towards a “return at all costs” model that prioritizes deportation, detention, and enforcement over huma

UNITED NATIONS, New York, June 15 – Eurotoday — International diplomacy remained at the forefront of global affairs after the United Nations Security Council voted to extend its mission in Afghanistan for another year. The decision ensures the continuation of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), a key international presence responsible for monitoring developments, coordinating human

When Brussels faces criticism for a new rule, reports often state that “the EU has decided,” but this oversimplification obscures the real issue. In the debate over the EU Council vs Commission, distinguishing between these bodies is crucial as they are not interchangeable. Each holds different powers, responds to distinct political pressures, and influences European policy in unique

The debate around the EU’s upcoming seven-year budget intensifies.
European affairs ministers gather in Luxembourg today to review the financial package. Recently, the Cypriot presidency proposed specific numbers, but these figures faced swift opposition. Zoya and Ian explore the main issues causing disagreement.
Additionally, a significant diplomatic tradition in Brussels was the exclusive dinne

The EU’s newly announced islands strategy has been hailed as a “welcome and historic step.”
The initiative, unveiled on Wednesday, marks the first attempt to give Europe’s islands and coastal areas a more coherent policy framework.
The European Commission formally adopted two dedicated strategies, one for EU islands and one for EU coastal communities.
This sets out for the first time a coordinate

A recent study by the Council of Europe highlights a concerning gap in education regarding the death penalty’s abolition. Despite no executions occurring within its member states since 1997, the report warns that this achievement is poorly understood by the younger generation. History lessons often mention capital punishment but neglect the movements, legal arguments, and human rights princ

Starmer praised an agreement involving £210 million from UK Export Finance to assist the UK company Urenco in providing enriched uranium to Ukraine’s nuclear power producer, Energoatom. This deal was reached between the prime minister and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during their recent meeting.
The British PM stated, “Russia’s aggression threatens not just Ukraine, but the securit

Democratic resilience must extend to the communities where democratic systems are most tested.
For Europe, this means ensuring the “full political participation” of Roma citizens.
This was a key message to emerge from a recent meeting in the EU parliament organised by the Roma for Democracy Foundation.
It  brought bringing together senior policymakers, international election experts, and civil s