Europe's plans to increase military spending and reduce reliance on the US are threatened by a shortage of skilled workers, while the EIB expands loans for the defense industry. Read more...

A look at the latest news from Italy, including a lockdown at a US military base in Sicily, an update on Pope Francis's health, and protests against judicial reform. Read more...

Alexandr Darčijev has been appointed as the new Russian ambassador to the United States, a move announced by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The appointment follows a German-American dialogue on freedom of speech in Luxembourg. Read more...