Consequences of Iran war ‘may echo for months or years to come,’ EU chief warns – Europe live

Ursula von der Leyen later due to meet new Hungarian leader who is seeking to unlock EU funds in return for reformsA Kazakh man was arrested in Germany for alleged espionage for Russia, which allegedly included passing on details on Germany’s military infrastructure and its support for Ukraine to Moscow.The Federal Prosecutor’s Office said the man, identified only as Sergei K, was particularly interested in the German arms and defence industry, including companies developing drones and robots, and offered hints as to “suitable targets for sabotage in Germany,” offering to recruit accomplices to help him carry them out.“ Let us use this to make the switch to electricity – not just in transport, but also in industry and heating. This is not only a matter of affordability and competitiveness; this is also a matter of economic security. Thus, speaking of European independence, this is the moment to electrify Europe.” Continue reading...