Italy's government just took a big step. They want to stop migrant boats from entering their waters. This is not a new idea. But it is getting stricter. The plan is to block boats for up to six months. This is during times of "exceptional pressure" at their borders. The government says this is to pr
The UK's finance minister, Rachel Reeves, has made it clear that strengthening ties with Europe is key to economic growth. She believes that among the major global economic powers - the US, China, and Europe - Europe holds the most potential for the UK. This is because of its close proximity, making
The recent events surrounding Greenland have put a spotlight on the shifting dynamics within NATO. The idea of the United States attempting to acquire Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions about the future of the alliance. The situation took a tu
Europe has been trying to cut down on foreign energy for years. They've had some success, mostly because high prices made people use less. But now, nine European countries are planning to build a massive 100 GW offshore wind power capacity. They want to make their own electricity instead of relying
Doctors who work in primary care face a lot of stress. This is a big problem in Europe. Two important groups have noticed this. They want to do something about it. First, let's talk about why this is happening. Doctors have too many patients to see. They also have a lot of paperwork. This is not go
People in wealthy countries are living longer, but not as long as they used to. This is a big deal. To understand why, let's look at what's happening in Western Europe. From 1992 to 2005, life expectancy was going up fast. The places that were behind caught up quickly. But from 2005 to 2019, things
Germany and France are teaming up with Poland, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands to form a new group focused on boosting Europe's economic strength. This move comes as European countries look to reduce their reliance on imports from places like China and address concerns about global trade barriers.
Europe's far-right leaders are finding themselves in a tricky spot. They've long admired former U. S. President Donald Trump's anti-immigration stance and tough talk. But his recent actions are causing them to distance themselves. Trump's suggestion of buying Greenland from Denmark didn't go down w
In Brussels, NATO's Secretary-General Mark Rutte made a bold statement. He said Europe can't defend itself without the U. S. He believes Europe needs to spend much more on defense to even think about going solo. Rutte was speaking to EU lawmakers. He said Europe and the U. S. need each other. He al
Mark Rutte, the head of NATO, recently shot down the idea of a separate European army. This idea has been floating around among some European leaders. They're worried about Donald Trump's dedication to Europe's safety, especially after some drama over Greenland. Rutte didn't hold back. He told supp
