The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Germany and France initiate nuclear cooperation as Europe seeks greater security independence

Germany and France are set to deepen nuclear cooperation

The Independent UK · Jul 17

India is ready to play in Russia's long game on top of the world

India and Russia are enhancing cooperation on the Northern Sea Route project. This Arctic corridor offers India an alternative to the Suez Canal. The route could significantly reduce shipping distances and travel times for goods. Russia seeks to diversify its Asian trade partners beyond China. Both nations are strategically investing…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Europe’s tech reset gives the UK a chance to lead on security and sovereignty

The UK has a profound opportunity to become a trusted partner for secure, resilient digital infrastructure.

TechRadar · Jul 17

Brussels to double electrification target in bid to cut fossil fuel consumption

After months of speculation, the European Commission announced a 46 percent electrification target for the bloc's economy by 2040. The move is intended to cut dependencies on imported fossil fuels but critics argue that high electricity prices may complicate the EU's goals.

Euronews · Jul 17

Merz hosts Macron in Cologne for key defence talks one month after FCAS initiative collapse

Macron and Merz are holding the critical talks in a symbolic setting where President Charles de Gaulle and Chancellor Konrad Adenauer previously met and agreed on establishing friendly Franco-German ties.

Euronews · Jul 17

Europe Requires Cameras in Cars To Monitor Drivers

The E.U. pulls ahead of the U.S. in the creepy international automobile surveillance race.

Reason · Jul 17

“Thomann isn’t a small independent guitar builder... It is one of the world’s largest instrument retailers and the owner of one of Europe’s largest guitar brands”: Fender fires back at Thomann and sues for copyright infringement – read the full statement

Fender has filed an infringement action against Thomann after the Harley Benton owner took legal action against the guitar maker last month

Guitar World · Jul 17

International flights set to pay carbon costs under EU's carbon market review from 2029

Under the European Union's revised carbon market rules, international flights arriving in Europe from destinations within 5,000 km will be required to pay for their CO2 emissions starting in 2029.

Euronews · Jul 17

Bumper Butterfly Summer? How Record Warm UK Weather Could Trigger Huge 'Painted Lady' Boom

Britain could be heading for a bumper butterfly summer as warm weather boosts painted lady migrations, conservationists urged public to join Big Butterfly Count.

International Business Times UK · Jul 17

Europe's early heat wave led to a spike in deaths, may have killed over 10,000

Heat that hit Europe exceptionally early and hard this year appears to have led to a spike in deaths, with well over 10,000 more people dying at the height of the heat wave than would normally have been expected, according to figures that are still emerging across the continent

The Independent UK · Jul 17