When Dutchman Mark Rutte takes over as NATO's secretary general on Tuesday (1 October), his first five tasks may be obvious and unsurprising, but they will not be easy to navigate.

European Parliament committee chiefs are expected to outline a plan for grilling candidates for the next European Commission, at a closed-door meeting on Tuesday (1 October).

The number of applications for immigrant residency in Portugal has fallen by around 80%, Cabinet Minister António Leitão Amaro said on Monday, accusing the left of still not realising the mistake they have made.

As the official results from Austria’s general election have confirmed a win for Herbert Kickl’s far-right FPÖ party, the ruling coalition in Italy is divided over what to think of the victor.

EU Prosecutor Laura Kövesi has called on Greek politicians to change a law that provides ministers with immunity saying it goes against the European law and prevented an EU investigation over a deadly train accident that cost the lives of 57 people.

Lithuania has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate alleged crimes against humanity by the regime of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, including forced deportations, persecution of opposition supporters and inhumane treatment.

Polish President Andrzej Duda has come under fire for attending the 80th birthday party of controversial former Czech president Miloš Zeman, known for his pro-Russian views.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the conscription of 133,000 new servicemen in Russia's autumn draft that starts on 1 October and goes until the end of the year, according to a Kremlin decree published on Monday (1 October).

Laying out key priorities for the EU's upcoming Clean Industrial Deal, German Economy State Secretary Sven Giegold on Monday (30 September) wants the Commission to prioritise renewable energy, taking a tough line on nuclear power and France’s targets.

Ireland will hand voters billions of euros of tax cuts and spending increases and outline plans to use a whopping Apple back tax windfall to improve the country's creaking infrastructure in Tuesday's (1 October) bumper pre-election budget.

Israel's military said its troops began limited ground raids against Hezbollah targets in the border area of southern Lebanon early on Tuesday (1 October), as a ground invasion by its troops appeared to be getting under way despite Western calls for restraint.

Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte will assume the role of NATO Secretary-General on Monday (30 September), marking the start of a new chapter for the North Atlantic Alliance as he takes over from Jens Stoltenberg.

Around 40 per cent of Europe is covered by forests. The EU has pledged to plant three billion additional trees throughout its territories and become the first climate-neutral continent in its biodiversity strategy for 2030. But forest fires and consumer demand are challenging forestry optimism.

Longer and larger forest fires are contributing to land surface warming, a major new study reveals. Summer 2024, marked by deadly wildfire episodes, was officially Europe’s warmest on record, and it’s getting worse.

Innovation is essential for maximising the potential of forests and addressing global challenges, while paving the way towards a sustainable future for the forestry sector, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations.

Forest monitoring proposals by the European Commission have been received as having ‘potential but requiring significant improvements. Concerns are mounting about administrative burdens, confidentiality and costs.

In Czechia, over 160,000 people and approximately 4,000 children are living with rheumatoid arthritis. While modern medicine offers hope, early diagnosis and better access to treatment remain critical.

Sweden’s ruling coalition has unveiled a draft healthcare budget for 2025 - it got a cold reception from the opposition and health workers' unions. They say it’s a new blow to the hard-pressed Swedish health system.

The Slovak government announced budget consolidations to reduce the deficit; the move will significantly impact healthcare. Health Minister Zuzana Dolinková (HLAS) faces ongoing criticism from her coalition partners and the opposition - her role remains at risk.