Estonian Defense Minister: "German Forces Need to Get Into Better Shape"
#International #Europe #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Estonia #Lithuania #Latvia #OlafScholz #VladimirPutin

In an interview, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur discusses EU support for Ukraine, NATO's presence in the Baltic region and the state of Germany's military․

Sinn Féin Party Leader Mary Lou McDonald: "We Will See a Reunification Referendum Within the Decade"
#International #Europe #Ireland #UnitedKingdom #Brexit

Mary Lou McDonald's star is rising in Ireland, which could put her in a position to push for reunification with Northern Ireland․ DER SPIEGEL speaks with her about why she thinks success might be possible․

The Beneficiary of Bedlam: Marine Le Pen Surges as Macron's Star Fades
#International #Europe #France #MarineLePen #RightWingPopulism

The intense protests against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform in France have put him on the defensive․ Right-wing populist Marine Le Pen is reaping the benefits․

More Affordable and Sustainable: How Towns in Belgium Are Producing Their Own Green Power
#International #Europe #GlobalSocieties #WindEnergy #NaturalResources #RenewableEnergy #Belgium

Energy prices in Europe have skyrocketed in the last year․ But not in some towns in Belgium, where consumers have joined together to form co-ops and are generating their own sustainable electricity․ It is a popular, and growing, model in Europe․

Britain in Crisis: The UK Faces a Steep Climb Out of a Deep Hole
#International #Europe #UnitedKingdom #Brexit

Food shortages, moldy apartments, a lack of medical workers: The United Kingdom is facing a perfect storm of struggle, and millions are sliding into poverty․ There is little to suggest that improvement will come anytime soon․

Waiting in the Wings: Drone Maker Bayraktar Seen as Possible Erdoğan Successor
#International #Europe #Turkey #RecepTayyipErdogan

Selçuk Bayraktar changed the way modern warfare is waged, and some have begun calling him the Elon Musk of Turkey․ Speculation is growing that he could follow in the footsteps of his father-in-law Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and rise to the top of Turkish politics․

Interview with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg: "Two Percent Is the Minimum of What We Need"
#International #Europe #NATO #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #Ukraine #EuropeanUnion #VladimirPutin

In an interview, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg calls on Germany to quickly increase its defense spending and says he expects there will be a debate soon on whether to supply Ukraine with fighter jets․

La Trump: The Popular Politician Radicalizing Spanish Politics
#International #Europe #Spain #EuropeanUnion

Isabel Díaz Ayuso has risen out of nowhere to political stardom․ In Madrid, the regional president is on the verge of her next triumph, a success story that could pull Spanish conservatives to the right․

The Shadow War: Norway and Russia Face Off in the Far North
#International #Europe #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #VladimirPutin #Russia #Norway #TheRacefortheArctic #NATO

Russian trawlers appear to be angling for more than fish, sailors are taking an interest in bridges and spies are being uncovered: In the far north of Europe, the Kremlin appears to be increasing its activity, and Norway is paying close attention․

Moscow's Fever Dreams: There Is Only One Possible Answer to the Kakhovka Dam Breach
#International #Europe #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #VladimirPutin #Russia #HumanRights

The breach of the Kakhovka Dam makes it clearer than ever: A rapid end to the war can only come through support for Ukraine's army․