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Europe’s air defence boosted by more IRIS-T SLM system orders

by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor
written by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor

Denmark Boosts Air Defence with IRIS-T System Purchase

European Nations Expand Cooperative Air Defence Initiative

Denmark has become the eighth nation to acquire Diehl Defence’s IRIS-T SLM missile system, bolstering the cooperative European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) just days after Slovenia secured additional units.

ESSI Gains Momentum

The ESSI programme, significantly advanced in 2023, now counts twelve participating countries. These include Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, and Slovenia. Switzerland joined as the fifteenth signatory in 2024.

Broadening European Security Cooperation

Launched by Germany in 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine, the initiative has rapidly expanded its membership to 24 nations. Turkey and Greece were the latest to join the collaborative security effort in 2024.

Slovenia’s Recent Acquisition

On August 1, Slovenia announced its purchase of two more systems as part of the ESSI effort, highlighting the ongoing commitment among European countries to enhance shared air defence capabilities.

Contextualizing Air Defence Needs

The expansion of ESSI reflects a broader European trend in strengthening collective security. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), European nations increased their military spending by 13% between 2022 and 2023, the largest increase in two decades (SIPRI 2024).

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a new set of tariffs, and a company in Kinsale – The Irish Times

by Emma Walker – News Editor
written by Emma Walker – News Editor

Ireland Sides with Big Pharma in EU Regulatory Debate, Preserving Drug Patent Protections

DUBLIN – Ireland has shifted its stance in a crucial European Union debate, ultimately aligning with major pharmaceutical companies to maintain existing patent protections for new medicines. The decision, which saw Ireland join a coalition of “pro-innovation” countries, effectively blocks proposed EU regulations that would have reduced the period of regulatory data protection for new drugs.

The pharmaceutical industry had lobbied intensely against the proposed changes,arguing that a reduction in patent protection would stifle innovation and economic competitiveness in Europe. In a letter dated March 7th, pfizer informed a senior adviser to EU industry commissioner Stéphane Séjourné of an “urgent need” for Europe to enhance its economic competitiveness considering “recent geopolitical developments.”

Michaela Hagenhofer, head of Johnson & Johnson‘s Irish operations, communicated her opposition to the commission’s plan to cut regulatory protection for new medicines to Irish Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke on February 25th.She requested Ireland’s support in a coalition of countries opposing these changes at the EU level. Similarly, Samantha Humphreys, MSD’s Irish director, urged the government to maintain the “status quo” in a letter dated February 11th. These communications where made public following Freedom of Data Act requests.

However, internal records indicate that the Department of Health favored a “more balanced” approach, suggesting that some changes to the regulations were necessary, according to a March 18th briefing paper. Despite this internal divergence, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar ultimately sided with the industry’s position. Ireland’s revised stance meant joining countries that opposed diluting the “protection” afforded to companies for their newly developed drugs.

The outcome of this debate, settled in an EU vote earlier this year, resulted in national capitals agreeing to keep the eight-year window for regulatory data protection unchanged. A modified version of the new regulations is expected to be finalized in the coming months, marking a important victory for the pharmaceutical sector. This advancement comes as the industry faces the looming “patent cliff,” a period where a significant number of blockbuster drugs lose patent protection, potentially impacting revenues and driving the need for new innovations.

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Strongest Passports 2025: Singapore Leads, Indonesia Ranks 66th

by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor
written by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor

Singapore Retains Top Spot as World’s Most Powerful passport for 2025

Jakarta – The Henley Passport Index has once again declared Singapore as holding the world’s most powerful passport for 2025, granting its citizens visa-free access to an remarkable 193 destinations out of 227 worldwide. This ranking, released on July 22, sees a slight decrease from the 195 destinations previously reported in January.

The index, a global standard for assessing the travel freedom afforded by a nation’s passport, highlights the continued dominance of Asian nations at the forefront. Following Singapore, Japan and South Korea share the second position, offering their citizens visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 190 destinations. South Korea, in particular, has seen an upward movement, climbing one rank from its January position.

European nations also feature prominently in the top echelons. Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Spain collectively occupy the third spot with access to 189 destinations. Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden are close behind in fourth place, each offering access to 188 destinations.

Rounding out the top five are greece, New Zealand, and Switzerland, tied for fifth place with access to 187 destinations. The United Kingdom follows in sixth place with 186 destinations, while Australia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Malta, and Poland share the seventh position with 185 destinations.

Canada, Estonia, and the UAE are ranked eighth with access to 184 destinations, followed by Croatia, Latvia, Slovakia, and Slovenia in ninth place with 183 destinations.The top ten is concluded by Iceland, Lithuania, and the United States, each offering access to 182 destinations.

In contrast, Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the index, with its citizens able to travel visa-free to only 25 destinations. Indonesia, meanwhile, holds the 66th position, providing its citizens with visa-free access to 74 countries, placing it on par with Eswatini, a small country in Southern Africa.

The Henley Passport Index is a crucial indicator of global mobility and international relations, reflecting the diplomatic ties and reciprocal agreements between nations. Its annual rankings provide valuable insights into the interconnectedness of the world and the ease with which citizens can navigate international borders.

(bnl/wsw)

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Passport Rankings: Singapore Top, Taiwan 33rd – Global Access Scores

by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor
written by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor

Singapore Claims Top Spot in Global Passport Freedom Ranking, While UK and US See Declines

[City, Date] – Singapore has once again secured the premier position in the latest global passport freedom ranking, according to exclusive data from Hengli Global Consulting Firm Co., Ltd., which analyzes travel accessibility in 227 countries and regions using International Air Transport Association (IATA) information. Holders of a Singaporean passport can now travel to an extraordinary 193 destinations without requiring a visa.

Tying for second place are Japan and South Korea, with citizens from both nations enjoying visa-free access to 190 destinations.

European countries dominate the upper echelons of the ranking, with seven European Union (EU) member states sharing the third spot. Citizens of Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Spain can travel to 189 destinations without visa restrictions.

Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden are positioned at fourth place, offering visa-free travel to 188 destinations. Greece, Switzerland, and New Zealand round out the top five, tied for fifth place with access to 187 destinations.

at the other end of the spectrum, Afghanistan ranks last, with its citizens able to travel visa-free to onyl 25 destinations, a stark contrast of 168 fewer destinations compared to Singapore.

The United Kingdom and the United States have experienced a notable decline in their passport rankings as January of this year. The UK passport has fallen by one place to sixth, offering 186 visa-free destinations, while the US passport has dropped to tenth, with 182 visa-free destinations. Both countries previously held the top positions in 2015 (UK) and 2014 (US).

Hengli Global consulting Firm highlighted that these shifts indicate a sustained downward trend for both the UK and the US. The firm also noted that the United States is facing a critical juncture and could possibly fall out of the top 10 for the first time in the 20-year history of the Hengli Passport Index.

In other regional rankings, Taiwan passports provide visa-free access to 139 countries and regions, placing it at 33rd. Hong Kong ranks 17th with 169 visa-free destinations, Macau is 31st with 144 destinations, and China is 60th with 83 visa-free destinations.

India has demonstrated important progress in the past six months,climbing from 85th to 77th place,with visa-free access to 59 countries and regions. Saudi Arabia has made the moast significant gains in the number of visa-free destinations added, increasing its total by four as January to 91, and moving up four places to 54th.(Translator: liu Wenyu/Reviewed Manuscript: Lu Yingzi)

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Western diplomatic chiefs, EU Commissioner Lahbib condemn Israel’s treatment of Gaza civilians – POLITICO

by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor
written by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor

Global Outcry Over Gaza Aid Deaths as Israel Launches New Offensive

Dozens killed seeking aid; 25 nations condemn Israeli actions

International outrage has erupted after Israeli forces reportedly killed over 100 individuals seeking humanitarian aid in Gaza over the weekend. Coinciding with the announcement of a new Israeli military push into central Gaza, a coalition of 25 foreign ministers has issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s aid delivery practices.

‘Unacceptable’ Aid Denial

The foreign ministers, representing nations across Europe, North America, and Oceania, stated that the Israeli government’s approach to aid distribution is detrimental, fostering instability and stripping Gazans of their human dignity. They declared the denial of essential humanitarian assistance to the civilian population as unacceptable and demanded Israel’s adherence to international humanitarian law.

Israel Cites Threats, Disputes Casualty Figures

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a social media post, maintained that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) fired warning shots in order to remove an immediate threat posed to them on Sunday. The ministry also stated that the number of casualties reported does not align with the information held by the IDF, attributing alleged disruptions to Hamas militants.

Key Nations Abstain from Joint Statement

Notably absent from the signatories were the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. The United States and Germany have consistently backed Israel since the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas.

However, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed his deepest concern about the catastrophic humanitarian situation to his Israeli counterpart, urging urgent… implementation of the agreements with the EU to facilitate humanitarian aid.

Escalating Military Action in Central Gaza

The diplomatic fallout intensifies as Israel announced a new ground and air offensive in Deir al-Balah, a central Gaza city, on Monday. This military action follows a weekend marked by intense violence and reported deaths of aid seekers. The ongoing conflict has led to a severe humanitarian crisis, with the United Nations reporting that over 70% of Gaza’s population is now displaced due to the hostilities (UNRWA, 2025).

The statement was signed by the foreign ministers of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the U.K., Norway, Japan, Iceland, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.

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by Alex Carter - Sports Editor
written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

12.07.2025 22:57

(Akt. 12.07.2025 22:57)


Swedes cheered on European victory against Germany
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Sweden moved into the quarter-finals at the European Football Championships as the winner of Group C. The Scandinavians defeated Germany with 4: 1 (3: 1) in Zurich on Saturday, both selections had previously been arrested as a promoted man. In the second group match, Poland celebrated a 3-2 win in the duel of the previously pointless teams against Denmark and thus said goodbye to the tournament as a pool of pool.

The Germans started strongly in the Letzigrund Stadium and took the lead after a remarkable attack by Jule Brand (7th) early. The Swedes managed to equalize with their first significant action, Stina Blackstenius was neglected by the German defensive (12th). Germany stayed on the trigger, but again the Swedes met, and this time a little happy through a press ball from Smilla Holmberg (25th).

Preliminary decision according to red for Wamser

The early preliminary decision followed after a good half hour. Carlotta Wamser deliberately fought off a shot from Fridolina Rolfö on the goal line and saw red, Rolfö secured the due penalty (34th). The game, which was rapid before the exclusion, lost a significant time after the exclusion – Germany was no longer able to add outnumbered, Sweden had no problem managing the lead and caused the final score (80th) by Lina Hurtig.

For the Scandinavians victorious in all three group games, the second from Pool D on Thursday will be possible on Thursday, with France, England, Netherlands and Wales, all four teams are still possible. After the first defeat, the Germans are waiting for the Germans after two successes next Saturday, the winner of this group, which will be decided on Sunday.

The Poles managed to say goodbye that they won against Denmark after goals from Natalia Padilla-Bidas (13th), Ewa Pajor (20th) and Martyna Wiankowska (76.) or Janni Thomson (59.) and Signe Bruun (83.).

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