Corsica
WORLD
Is Paris Serious About Corsica’s Autonomy?
France's parliament has passed a Corsican autonomy bill, but its deliberate legal vagueness and the supermajority gauntlet ahead keep real devolution in limbo.
EUROPE
Words Have Meaning: EU Language Politics Blocks Defence Budget
Spain’s NATO defense budget is stalled as EU partners reject Catalan language recognition, linking security to linguistic politics.
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Germany Joins France in the Gulf’s Widening Orbit
Germany's courtship of Abu Dhabi follows Paris's trailblazing, confirming how Europe treats the Emirates as an indispensable partner
Merz Projects Strength Abroad as His Authority Falters at Home
A chancellor can host foreign leaders and sign investment deals right up until the moment voters at home stop believing he has a plan.
Jordan Valley: The Middle East’s New Fault Line
Iran's missiles strike Jordan, Europe's sanctions hit Israeli settlements, and London's oldest allies learn how quickly loyalty frays under diplomatic pressure.
Sweden’s Growth Pitch Runs Into a Wealth Revolt
As Sweden rehearses burying its war dead, Kristersson's growth pitch competes for voters' trust before Sunday's election and a billionaire's exit .
Venice Festival Turns Screens into Political Battlegrounds
Cultural festivals now face demands for political alignment that test how far artistic freedom can stretch.
