As negotiations with Russia over the war in Ukraine stumble forward, fractures inside NATO and the EU are becoming increasingly visible—fractures Moscow is quick to exploit. Europe scrambles to regain unity while fears of further escalation grow.

From Ukraine to strategic autonomy, defence, and budget priorities, President Metsola outlines the EU’s vision, challenges, and role in safeguarding peace, stability, and democratic accountability

Greece recorded one of the lowest inflation rates in the EU—1.6%, down from 1.8% the previous month.

The IMF says Europe’s recovery is fragile and warns that rising spending, weak productivity, and aging populations could push debt to dangerous levels. Greece, despite strong growth, remains burdened by high debt and dependence on EU funds.

From 2022 to 2024, the EU added 12 new LNG terminals and six expansions, boosting import capacity by 70 bcm to 250 bcm annually—driven by shrinking Russian gas supplies amid the Ukraine war.

Once complete, the Greece–Egypt Interconnector will carry up to 3,000 megawatts of renewable power from Egypt to Europe via Greece.

As Europe faces mounting debt, political turmoil, and surging defense spending, younger generations fear a decline in quality of life compared to their parents

According to the Green to Grey investigation, Europe loses the equivalent of 600 football fields of green land daily.

For September, Greece’s average electricity price is 90.99 euros/MWh, up nearly 19% from 73.73 euros in August.

Eurostat data reveal wide income gaps between education levels across Europe, with the highest disparities in Eastern and Southeastern countries and Greece ranking tenth among the lowest earners with a degree

Scorching heat above 44°C and raging wildfires devastate parts of Southern Europe, leaving multiple dead, forcing mass evacuations, and prompting red alerts across the Mediterranean. Scientists warn such extreme summers are becoming the norm

While Europe and the U.S. work together through Artemis, China and Russia are developing their own lunar program. China aims to land astronauts on the Moon by 2030 and is cooperating with Russia to establish a lunar research station

The EU’s methane rule has come under scrutiny in ongoing EU-U.S. trade talks, with energy-related provisions yet to be finalised in a joint statement expected soon

The study finds that Greece’s high rate of illicit trade cannot be explained by taxation alone, with other contributing factors being a weak tax compliance culture.

Kostas Lagouvardos noted that major heatwaves occurred in 2021, 2023, 2024, and again in 2025, “It could be coincidence, but it may also signal that the climate crisis is no longer a future threat — it is already here.”

The increasing intensity of heatwaves is linked to the accumulation of greenhouse gases, primarily from fossil fuel combustion, which has raised Earth’s average temperature over time

While the call did not result in any formal agreements, it marks a significant step in high-level communication between Russia and France, potentially opening the door to further dialogue amid ongoing geopolitical tensions

The WHO linked this escalating threat directly to climate change driven by fossil fuel consumption, which is making heatwaves more frequent, intense, and deadly

Data from OAG Aviation indicates that forward bookings for U.S. arrivals in July are down 13% compared to the same month last year, pointing to a sustained decline beyond spring