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The European Commission’s second-most powerful politician is isolated, beleaguered and under attack — just like the green policy she has vowed to protect.

While some politicians go red in the face trying to make their contemporaries pay attention to climate change, others are trying to make political hay while the sun is shining.

Paris landmark’s highest level shut as France swelters.

Belgian landmark cuts hours as Europe melts under heat wave.

“If you can’t provide a nuclear deterrent, you become a pawn in world politics,” said Jens Spahn, the conservatives’ parliamentary group leader.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned of “legal consequences” for those who defy the government’s ban on Pride parades.

“I will not accept the targeting and tarnishing of MEPs without a solid basis,” says Parliament President Metsola.

Leaders signed off on a new 5 percent of GDP defense spending target by 2035.

Trump’s comments have shown the U.S. doesn’t have to leave NATO to undermine the alliance’s credibility.

Move has been welcomed by NATO boss Mark Rutte.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government will boost defense spending to €153 billion in 2029, up from €86 billion this year.

NATO chief says he’s convinced Spain will have to spend 3.5 percent, even if Madrid doesn’t want to.

EU leaders will now have to decide whether there is sufficient support to take action.

Turning to European alternatives instead will take time and political will, MBDA CEO Éric Béranger tells four outlets including POLITICO.

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Left-leaning party representatives from 10 EU countries set to attend.

Donations are booming, increasing the health and psychological risks to donor children.

Putting €200 billion of Russian funds in riskier investments would boost payments to Ukraine without touching the underlying capital.

Transatlantic military chief slashes roles and eliminates divisions as U.S. President Donald Trump’s reluctant commitment overshadows the alliance. 

“Clear procedures are crucial, as is the rapid exchange of information,” says Lithuanian interior minister.

“They may have been careless, but that arrest was a big surprise,” Brussels police chief says.

Law enforcement unions are furious over the officer’s detention.

The government wants platforms to remove adult content or implement stricter age verification controls.