European Commission disburses EUR 3.47 billion to Ukraine for drones, missiles and air defence
The European Commission said in Brussels on 30 Jul 2026 that it has disbursed another EUR 3.47 billion to Ukraine. The announcement identifies the payment as part of support for drones, missiles, air defence and fighter jets. The source does not provide details on delivery schedules, end users, battlefield use, or any Ukrainian or Commission response. It also does not state whether the funds are tied to a specific programme, agreement, or prior disbursement. This is a confirmed funding action involving Ukraine and military equipment categories. The only verified operational impact in the source is the release of the EUR... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 11:30 LONDON
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France wildfire evacuations strain insurance and disaster risk systems in Europe
BRUSSELS, 30th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Europe is facing a growing challenge in containing the economic impact of climate-related natural disasters as wildfires, floods and heatwaves become more frequent, amid warnings that rising risks could render large parts of the continent uninsurable and place increasing pressure on governments and public finances.The widespread wildfires that swept parts of France and Spain in recent days, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate their homes, have prompted European institutions to reassess disaster risk management mechanisms as insurers face mounting losses and home and property insurance premiums continue to rise.The growing risk has... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 10:00 LONDON
Trump threatens EU investigation and tariff over tech fines
US President Donald Trump has said the United States will launch an investigation into the European Union and is considering a substantial tariff after EU fines on major American technology companies. The comments came in a post on Truth Social, where he said the bloc would pay a very big price for how it had treated Google and other US firms. The move marks a fresh escalation in transatlantic trade tensions linked to digital regulation.The immediate trigger was a European Commission fine of €890m, or about $1bn, imposed on Google days earlier. The commission said the company had operated in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 20:05 LONDON
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
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