European Union
EU Council and Parliament reach agreement to overhaul drug rules, speed patient access
The agreement grants companies launching new medicines eight years of data protection for trial results and one year of market protection.
Lava Network’s digital coin now trading on Kraken and Binance
European Union eyeing Lebanon presence in boost for efforts to disarm Hezbollah, document shows
Broad consensus, powerful global actor: What Israel, Jews fail to understand about the EU - opinion
Elon Musk calls to abolish European Union after X fined €120 million for transparency failures
"The EU should be abolished, and sovereignty returned to individual countries, so that governments can better represent their people," Elon Musk posted on X.
Trump policy doc. says Europe risks 'civilizational erasure', aims to avoid Mideast 'forever wars'
The document rarely mentions Israel, and mentions that one of the US administration's main goals in the Middle East is avoiding "forever wars."
Germany's Arrow deployment paves way for other European buyers, air defense chief tells 'Post'
German Air Defense Commander Col. Dennis Kruger on if Germany will purchase future iterations of the Arrow system: "I can give you a clear yes to that."
Rafah Crossing to reopen for Gaza residents’ exit to Egypt in coming days, COGAT announces
According to COGAT, Egypt will be involved in coordinating the Palestinians' exit through the crossing.
Belgian police detain suspects as EU diplomatic service faces fraud inquiry
Three suspects were detained in the investigation related to EU-funded training for junior diplomats, the prosecutors said.
Spain dismantles cell linked to neo-Nazi terrorist group 'The Base'
The Base cell leader, arrested in Castellon, was in direct contact with the founder, and seized weapons included firearms, 20+ knives, and material promoting accelerationism.
Egypt reportedly accelerating training of Gaza police force, EU to follow suit
Al-Ain reported Egypt is training a potential Gaza police force to focus on sensitive issues, most notably border and crossing management, which will be key to the next phase of the ceasefire.
Macron's new voluntary military program aims to boost France’s defense capabilities
Macron unveils a new voluntary military program for youth to strengthen France's defense amid growing global threats.
EU law enforcement exploring cooperation with NGO that seeks IDF prosecutions
"Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) terror links are well-documented and longstanding,” NGO Monitor Vice President Olga Deutsch said in a statement.
Czech president voices opposition to cabinet nominee who made Nazi salute
Filip Turek stated that his Nazi salute and posting of Nazi memorabilia were due to "bad humour" rather than any affinity to Nazism or racism.
Same-sex marriages to be recognized throughout the EU, court rules
The EU court says Poland has been wrong not to refuse to recognise a same sex marriage between two of its citizens that took place in Germany.
