Ministry of the Interior

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has convened talks with European Union counterparts aimed at tightening the EU's migration pact. The discussions focus on strengthening border controls and speeding up asylum procedures across the bloc. Dobrindt, who leads Germany's interior ministry, has pushed for a firmer line on irregular migration, and the meeting signals Berlin is seeking to rally EU partners behind stricter enforcement of the common European asylum and migration framework.

Germany's state interior ministers have abandoned a long-standing principle, according to a Bild report, citing concerns that the AfD could block decisions. The change affects how the interior ministers' conference operates, with officials worried the far-right party's growing presence in state governments could be used to stall joint positions on security policy.

Russia's Interior Ministry has added Ilya Prusikin, leader of the band Little Big, to its official wanted list, according to Radio Svoboda. The musician, who has lived abroad in recent years, is best known as the frontman and creative force behind the group famous for the viral hit 'Uno'. No details have been published about the specific charges or case behind the wanted notice.

More than 170 demonstrations swept across France as eight major unions joined forces in a nationwide public-sector strike over pay, purchasing power and funding for public services. The Interior Ministry counted around 206,000 protesters across the country. The coordinated action disrupted schools, transport and other public services as workers pressed the government for higher wages and greater investment in the public sector.

The Interior Ministry has sided with the mayor of Cadoneghe, near Padua, in a case where an application for Italian citizenship was refused. The ministry ordered that the woman's level of Italian language proficiency be verified before the decision can proceed. The ruling supports the mayor's earlier position and could shape how local authorities handle similar citizenship requests.

High school protests have spread across France, with the interior ministry reporting that 1,027 of the country's roughly 3,700 high schools have been affected by student actions. The movement is protesting overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and crumbling school buildings. Police have carried out hundreds of arrests as demonstrations and blockades continue, turning school conditions into a national political issue.

Moldova's Border Police said Chisinau International Airport received a bomb threat, prompting the evacuation of passengers and staff. Check-in was temporarily suspended and specialized interior ministry units were sent to the scene. Authorities are warning travelers of possible delays as security checks continue.

Russian officials have confirmed that a Tu-95MS strategic bomber crashed during a training flight, reportedly without munitions, in an unpopulated area. Pro-Russian commentators initially reported the loss, and Russia's interior ministry said preliminary information points to a technical cause. The loss of a strategic bomber is significant given Russia's limited fleet and heavy use of such aircraft in strikes on Ukraine.

The Netherlands is shifting government software away from US-based providers such as Microsoft, citing concerns about losing access to critical systems. The new setup, known as DAWO, is built on NixOS and is being implemented by three service providers under the Ministry of the Interior. Observers see it as part of a wider European push for digital sovereignty.