The EU faces divisions over defense spending as Von der Leyen pushes for rearmament. Meanwhile, in Italy, a dispute over public sector wages intensifies between unions and the government. Read more...

A general strike and mass protests have paralyzed Greece on the second anniversary of a deadly train crash, with clashes erupting in Athens. Protesters demand accountability. Read more...

Smoke grenades and flares disrupted Serbian parliament proceedings as opposition lawmakers protested government actions, resulting in injuries and escalating calls for regime change. Read more...

The Palace Madrid Hotel is reviewing its uniform policy after a union alleged the current designs are sexist, requiring female staff to wear revealing clothing. Read more...

The ECB grapples with data dependency in an uncertain economic climate, while German airports face disruptions due to a Verdi-led warning strike over wage disputes. Read more...