European officials fear that US President Donald Trump's new rhetoric on Ukraine is aimed at shifting blame to Europe. Trump is calling on the EU for tougher sanctions against Russia and tariffs on China and India, which Europeans consider unfeasible.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez, discussing the situation on the Russian-Ukrainian front and the peace process. Sánchez confirmed political support for Ukraine, particularly on its path to EU membership, and emphasized the importance of unity between Europe and the US for achieving peace.
Shares of European defense companies surged after US President Donald Trump's statement that Ukraine is capable of regaining all occupied territories. The aerospace and defense index rose by 1.1%, approaching record highs.
In 2024, the average age at which young people in the EU leave their parents' home decreased to 26. 2 years. At the same time, 9.7% of young people aged 15–29 in the EU lived in households that spent 40% or more of their income on housing.
Ukraine, the EU, and 36 countries jointly called on Russia to stop the killings and start negotiations with Ukraine. The statement was made at the UN on September 23, 2025.
Ukraine plans to form Space Forces by December 31, 2025, as stipulated in the government's action program. By the end of 2025, Ukraine aims to achieve 60% operational readiness of integrated air and missile defense, cyber and space components.
The party structures of Petro Poroshenko's "European Solidarity" are headed by former representatives of the banned OPZZh, and deputies continue to lead a luxurious life even during the war.
The White House rejected Nicolas Maduro's offer for talks with Donald Trump. This came after a US naval buildup near Venezuela.
The 80th session of the UN General Assembly has begun in New York and will last until September 29. It will bring together about a hundred presidents and over 40 prime ministers to discuss global challenges and strengthen international cooperation.
French PSG winger Ousmane Dembélé became the winner of the men's "Golden Ball" for the 2024/2025 season, and Barcelona footballer Aitana Bonmatí received the award among women for the third time in a row. Also, Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and English goalkeeper Hannah Hampton won the Lev Yashin trophy, and Lamine Yamal and Vicky López became the young players of the year.
The French championship match between "Paris Saint-Germain" and "Marseille" has been postponed to Monday evening due to a storm, coinciding with the Ballon d'Or ceremony. This will prevent PSG players, including 10 nominees, from attending the event.
Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo has expressed support for EU efforts to monetize frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine. Spain is also working to reduce imports of Russian liquefied natural gas by diversifying supplies.
The Ukrainian national team dropped to 28th place in the FIFA ranking, losing two positions after defeats in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Spain topped the ranking for the first time since 2014, displacing Argentina.
This summer, climate change caused 16,500 deaths in European cities, more than three times the projected statistics. The study covered 854 urban areas where temperatures were 3.6°C higher.
The German Foreign Ministry confirmed the tightening of visa rules for Russians, increasing the fee to 80 euros and extending the processing time. Germany insists on uniform restrictions for Russians throughout the Schengen area, despite the lack of a unified position in the EU.
Demand for foreign real estate among Poles has sharply increased after Russian drone attacks.
Spain has joined the countries threatening to boycott Eurovision-2026 if Israel is allowed to participate. This is the first country from the "Big Five" to put forward such a condition, which could influence the organizers' decision.
Greece, Italy, France, Hungary, and Spain blocked the EU decision to restrict visas for Russian citizens. Greece vetoed this decision for the first time since 2022, citing economic benefits from Russian tourists.
On September 16, the first round of the 2025/2026 Champions League begins, where for the first time since the 2005/2006 season there are no Ukrainian clubs. However, Ukrainian footballers will play as part of European teams, including Trubin, Sudakov, Lunin, and Zabarnyi.
Eurovision organizers have suggested that Israel withdraw from the 2026 contest in Austria or perform under a neutral flag. This is due to boycott threats from several countries over the war in Gaza.
This summer, severe weather conditions in Europe caused short-term economic losses of at least €43 billion. By 2029, these losses are expected to increase to €126 billion.
The US and China are nearing a deal on TikTok, but its conclusion may depend on trade concessions from China. Negotiations in Madrid concern the sale of TikTok by Bytedance and broader economic issues.
Poland shows the fastest GDP growth among 26 EU countries, with a projected growth of 3. 3% in 2026. Since 2017, the country's economy has grown by 93%, and the zloty has become the most successful currency among emerging markets.
In Ukraine, there are 23 pharmacies per 100,000 population, while in OECD countries there are 28. The cancellation of marketing agreements negatively affected the development of the pharmacy network, especially in rural areas.
The European Union is considering tightening restrictions on tourist visas for Russian citizens and imposing restrictions on the movement of Russian diplomats within the bloc.
The Ukrainian women's beach soccer team took third place in the Euroleague-2025 Superfinal, defeating Poland in a penalty shootout. Ukrainian athletes beat Italy but lost to Spain and Portugal.
The EU is preparing to tighten restrictions on issuing visas to citizens of Russia and other "hostile" countries by the end of the year. New recommendations from the European Commission, to be published in December, will include stricter criteria for the entry of Russians.
BAE Systems and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa have entered into a strategic partnership to establish a new 155mm artillery ammunition production plant in Poland. This aims to address the shortage of shells in Ukraine and among Poland's NATO partners.
Statements about an excessive number of pharmacies in Ukraine do not correspond to reality. Studies show that their number per 100,000 population is less than or comparable to European figures.
Ryanair plans to cancel another million seats on summer flights to Spain due to a conflict with operator Aena over increased fees. This will add to the 2 million seats already canceled in the winter schedule.
