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Europe is sweltering under one of the most intense heatwaves in recorded history, as a punishing heat dome drives temperatures well above 40 °C across much of the continent.

"If you can't provide a nuclear deterrent, you become a pawn in world politics," said Jens Spahn, the conservatives' parliamentary group leader.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned of "legal consequences" for those who defy the government's ban on Pride parades.

"I will not accept the targeting and tarnishing of MEPs without a solid basis," says Parliament President Metsola.

Leaders signed off on a new 5 percent of GDP defense spending target by 2035.

Trump's comments have shown the U.S. doesn't have to leave NATO to undermine the alliance's credibility.

Move has been welcomed by NATO boss Mark Rutte.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government will boost defense spending to €153 billion in 2029, up from €86 billion this year.

NATO chief says he's convinced Spain will have to spend 3.5 percent, even if Madrid doesn't want to.

EU leaders will now have to decide whether there is sufficient support to take action.

Turning to European alternatives instead will take time and political will, MBDA CEO Éric Béranger tells four outlets including POLITICO.

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Left-leaning party representatives from 10 EU countries set to attend.

Donations are booming, increasing the health and psychological risks to donor children.

Putting €200 billion of Russian funds in riskier investments would boost payments to Ukraine without touching the underlying capital.

Transatlantic military chief slashes roles and eliminates divisions as U.S. President Donald Trump’s reluctant commitment overshadows the alliance. 

“Clear procedures are crucial, as is the rapid exchange of information,” says Lithuanian interior minister.

"They may have been careless, but that arrest was a big surprise," Brussels police chief says.

Law enforcement unions are furious over the officer's detention.

The government wants platforms to remove adult content or implement stricter age verification controls.

“X has indicated since 2024 that it accepts the distribution of pornographic content. It must therefore be treated as such,” Digital Minister Clara Chappaz’s office said.

A 49-year-old victim was shot in the chest in the city's Anderlecht district, according to media reports.

In 2023, authorities dismantled 53 production sites across Europe, 40 of them in Poland.

While the global focus is on America's reversal of long-standing abortion rights, a surprising number of European women still have to travel to terminate pregnancies.

France and Belgium are seeking more reassurances on Brussels' proposal to gradually end Russian gas purchases by 2027.