German refusal filings have tripled past 2025 levels as Berlin tries to expand the Bundeswehr while managing public resistance.
Dutch police detained a 24-year-old Amsterdam cybersecurity specialist in a ShinyHunters probe tied to alleged FBI data theft.
Zelensky says North Korea may send 10,000 more troops to Russia, highlighting the strategic stakes of Moscow’s ties with Pyongyang.
Yemen’s mobilization call reflects rising pressure on its government as Houthi gains threaten Red Sea trade, oil exports and Gulf security planning.
Zelensky told the UN that Ukraine is targeting Russia’s ability to finance and prolong the war, with oil, energy and AI risks at the center.
U.S. prosecutors allege a Russian state-linked network financed attacks and plotted killings, raising wider geopolitical risk concerns.
Putin backed a plan to use medically unfit volunteers for rear-area drone defense, signaling pressure on Russia’s manpower strategy.
NABU and SAP searched Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office in a case tied to alleged protection of fraudulent call centers.
Over 300 Ukrainian soldiers have deserted combat training programs in Germany since 2022, exposing challenges in military personnel management and international cooperation.
Austria plans to extend mandatory military service to nine months and introduce recurring training to strengthen defense amid increased security threats in Europe.
Ukraine’s Zelensky warns Russia plans to expand military mobilization in 2026 and deepen cooperation with North Korea, posing new strategic challenges amid ongoing conflict.
Russia proposes expanding military service eligibility to include convicts charged with serious crimes, aiming to boost contract soldier recruitment amid ongoing military pressures.
Germany defends the International Criminal Court as the U.S. intensifies its campaign against the tribunal, highlighting competing visions for international justice and sovereignty.
Germany recorded 5,862 military service refusals in H1 2027 amid new conscription reforms and rising security tensions, surpassing totals from previous years.
Gazprom signed a contract with Russia's Defense Ministry to form mobile fire units protecting gas infrastructure, allowing employees to serve while retaining civilian jobs.
A DGB study reveals 40% of German workers doubt they can continue working until pension age due to heavy physical and mental job demands, prompting calls for improved labor conditions.
Russia's Defense Ministry proposes ending mandatory medical exams for contract soldiers, highlighting recruitment pressures amid ongoing military operations in Ukraine.
Germany’s workforce shortage is projected to increase by 4.3 million by 2036 due to baby boomer retirements and slower immigration, prompting strategic shifts in labor management.
A U.S. federal court invalidated the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling it an unauthorized tax and impacting tech firms' talent acquisition strategies.