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A new Italian law bans pupils from covering their faces in schools and restricts the presence of non-Italian nationals in certain classes. Additionally, parents must learn basic Italian, aiming to promote integration and language skills within the education system.
French President Emmanuel Macron has denied allegations that the CIA warned France about a potential Russian drone operation targeting southern Europe. Macron stated, “We can deny this piece of information,” aligning with Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, who also refuted the claims as unverified and harmful.
US intelligence has warned of a planned Russian drone attack targeting France, Italy, and Spain, using drones launched from ships in the Mediterranean.
The 2025 Paris Air Show highlighted Europe’s urgent push to advance its drone technology amid lessons from the Ukraine conflict.
During his first visit to Cyprus in over two decades, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides signed a declaration to significantly deepen defence, maritime, and cybersecurity collaboration.
The G7 dominated the early European news this week with the EU wanting more pressure put on Russia – something Trump is reluctant to do. The EU also signed a defence deal with Australia and unveiled a plan to phase out Russian gas contracts by 2027.
Ukraine is calling for more help after the heaviest day of airstrikes since Russia’s war in Ukraine began, whilst there has been backlash to plans to raise the GDP defence target to 5%, with Spain calling it unreasonable.
Much of Europe’s focus has been on the latest from Iran-Israel, with many European nations worried they could be dragged into the war after the United States signalled it could soon be joining Israel.
As summer sweeps across Europe, the sun is out and the days are gloriously longer. Plenty is happening across Europe this week.
A tragic incident in Turkey resulted in one fatality and 19 injuries following the crash of two hot air balloons in Aksaray province.
Russia and Ukraine conduct a fourth POW swap in a week, with both sides remaining silent on the number of prisoners involved.
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