Spain deploys military forces to Ceuta amid a surge of 60,000 migrants crossing from Morocco; Italy suspends Schengen with Spain to protect European borders.
Greece has sharply increased Schengen visa denials for Russian travelers, with refusal rates up to 70%, disrupting tourism amid tightened EU visa rules.
US President Donald Trump proposes hosting a future FIFA World Cup in the US without Canada and Mexico and suggests a US-China joint bid for the tournament.
Former Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy faces backlash after claiming no players in France's 2026 World Cup team are genuinely French, sparking accusations of racism.
Germany announces a record €124.7 billion defense budget for 2026, marking a 25.5% increase amid NATO efforts to boost European military spending.
France imposes stricter visa rules for Russians, requiring in-person submissions amid rising delays at EU visa centers in Moscow.
Kosovo’s Self-Determination party, led by PM Albin Kurti, won 43% of votes in snap elections but still needs coalition partners to form a stable government amid ongoing political challenges.
Israel faces sharp criticism from the EU and US after a minister posted a video showing detained pro-Palestinian activists kneeling with bound hands, sparking diplomatic protests.
President Trump announces US troop reductions in Germany will exceed 5,000, signaling major shifts in US military deployments amid tensions with European allies.
The US warns European allies of major delays in arms deliveries due to urgent replenishment needs from the Iran conflict, affecting key missile systems like NASAMS and HIMARS.