AfD
EUROPE
Breaking Point: The AfD American Divorce
Germany's AfD are now turning their backs on allying with Trump, as his adventurism abroad in Iran is causing a national rethink on American militarism.
BUSINESS
Stuttgart Voters Punish Merz as Energy Prices Surge
In the industrial heart of Germany, rising energy costs and a sudden war have triggered a surprise election win that hints voters are reaching a breaking point.
EUROPE
It is Lonely in the Middle: How Mass Immigration, Stagnation, and Taxes is Stripping Centrist Politics
Centrist parties across Europe and the UK are losing ground as immigration, stagnation, and rising taxes fuel populist momentum.
EUROPE
Farage Vs Robinson: Drawing the Line Between Populism and Extremism
Nigel Farage distances Reform UK from Tommy Robinson, balancing voter appeal, funding needs, and risks of extremist ties.
EUROPE
Elections 2025: Germany Shifts to the Right
Germany's elections reshape Europe—CDU wins, AfD surges, and migration policies tighten. What’s next for EU politics?
Popular
France Returns Colonial Art, and Nazi-Looted Works Too
France confronts two legacies of stolen art as new restitution laws ease colonial returns and the Musée d’Orsay spotlights Nazi-looted works still awaiting heirs.
Syrian Reconstruction Era: Abu Dhabi’s First-Mover Advantage
As foreign funds return to Damascus, the UAE has eagerly secured prime real estate with preemptive speed.
UAE Classrooms Reopen After a Week of War
UAE schools have returned to in-person learning after a second week of remote classes triggered by Iranian attacks, testing a system that has now been forced to switch modes twice in less than two months.
EU Development Finance Bankrolls China’s African Expansion
Brussels funds hundreds of buses for Dakar, a Chinese state firm bids at half the European price and wins the contract.
Populist Divorce: Meloni and the MAGA Civil War
A public break with Trump over Iran and the Pope lifts Meloni's domestic standing, saving her political skin.
