🗞 Key Europe Headlines
🇪🇺 NATO & Geopolitics
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Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte says U.S. President Trump is “doing the right things for NATO,” praising increased defense spending — though NATO officials avoided commenting on Trump’s controversial Greenland remarks.
🚗 Business & Tech
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Tesla is expanding into Estonia and Latvia by registering new subsidiaries, marking fresh growth in the Baltic electric vehicle market.
🇺🇦 Ukraine–Russia Conflict (Core Europe Security Issue)
⚔️ Russian Attacks & Ukrainian Response
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Russian forces launched a major assault with hypersonic missiles toward western Ukraine, drawing condemnation from British, French, and German leaders as "escalatory and unacceptable."
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Ukraine reportedly struck Russian oil infrastructure in the Caspian Sea with drones, and the UK announced a new program (Project Nightfall) to supply Kyiv with advanced missiles.
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An emergency UN meeting is planned after a Russian missile attack caused civilian deaths and left thousands without heating — the UK and allies vow continued support for Ukraine.
🇨🇭 Europe Domestic Affairs
🇨🇭 Switzerland
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A co-owner of Le Constellation bar was arrested amid ongoing investigations, while the country marked a national day of mourning for victims of the Crans-Montana fire.
🌍 Broader European Issues (Context)
🪪 EU Politics & Security
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The European Parliament backed an initiative to improve abortion access across EU states (pending Commission review).
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EU leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, have emphasized that Europe needs strategic independence in security and defense while continuing support for Ukraine.
📈 Economy & Society
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Electric vehicle sales in Europe are surging, contributing to global growth in EV adoption.
🧠 Public Health
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A new epilepsy monitoring tool (EpiMonitor) has launched in multiple European countries to improve seizure detection and alerts.
⚠️ Ongoing Concerns
🛡️ European Security Outlook
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German officials have previously warned that future summers may not remain peaceful if Russia regains military strength — highlighting ongoing tensions within NATO.
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