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Austrian protesters blocked the Brenner Pass on Saturday to demand action against rising traffic noise and pollution. Authorities closed the vital highway from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, although traffic disruptions were less severe than anticipated, according to early reports. Local leaders seek urgent infrastructure reform.

Football fans clashed in Budapest ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final, with local police reporting fights involving supporters of Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. The Budapest Police have launched a criminal investigation for violent disorder and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify further individuals involved in the altercations.

Munich Airport experienced two closures within 24 hours due to suspected drone sightings. The first incident saw operations halted briefly, followed by a second interruption as authorities responded to potential safety risks posed by unidentified flying objects in the airspace.

A French Interior Ministry report asserts that anti-religious acts threaten freedom of conscience and the exercise of religion, jeopardising societal balance. The statement highlights the government’s concern regarding the impact of such acts on social harmony and the principles of coexistence.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to name a Special Operations Forces unit, Heroes of the UPA, has prompted significant backlash from Polish officials. President Karol Nawrocki expressed profound disappointment, labelling the move as detrimental to Polish-Ukrainian relations, and suggested revocation of Zelenskyy’s Order of the White Eagle.

France is launching an inquiry into the treatment of its nationals aboard the Gaza flotilla, as announced by Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. Reports allege violations including humiliation and sexual violence during their detention, prompting Barrot to refer the case to the Public Prosecutor for further investigation.

Ukraine is prepared to support Romania following a Russian drone strike on a residential building in Galați. President Zelenskyy urged the European Union to impose significant new sanctions on Russia to deter further aggression and protect regional stability after a wave of drone attacks targeted civilian infrastructure.

A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania early this morning, injuring two people. Polish Undersecretary Michał Baranowski condemned the incident, asserting it represents intentional provocations amid rising tensions following similar drone incursions in the region over the past year.

Six EU nations have expressed renewed concerns over the bloc’s carbon market, warning that rising pollution costs may drive industry abroad. Ministers from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia seek adjustments to the EU Emissions Trading System amid soaring energy prices and tightening regulations.

French lawmakers voted unanimously to annul royal decrees recognising enslaved individuals as “moveable goods,” marking a significant step in addressing France’s colonial legacy. President Macron supports this repeal as part of broader discussions on reparations, though concrete measures remain undefined.