Europe
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What is the EU’s SAFE programme, and which countries benefit most?
Amid the backdrop of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine and heightened geopolitical tensions, the EU has accelerated efforts to bolster the defence of member states with the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme. Adopted by the Council of the European Union on May 27th 2025, SAFE has set aside €150…
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As public pressure grows over asylum seeker numbers, what are Starmer’s options?
Since the start of 2025, over 36,000 people have crossed the English channel on small boats this year, up from around 28,000 this time last year, many of them hoping to claim asylum in the UK. Pressure has been growing on Keir Starmer over the Labour government’s handling of the…