EU
WORLD
Musk’s X is Turning into an Empty Nest
Major institutions are walking out from the X platform, as social networks shift from public agoras to political arenas.
BUSINESS
A Balancing Act: Serbia Strengthens Ties with China
Serbia continues to balance relations between Beijing and Brussels as the EU fears Chinese influence may jeopardise future accession plans in the Balkans.
EUROPE
Wolves Attack EU Politics & Their Pets
Wolf migrations and livestock conflicts trigger Europe's radical policy reversal on predator protection.
EUROPE
EU Eyes Countermeasures on Chinese Foul Play
The EU is considering countermeasures against China’s procurement practices that hinder access for European medical device manufacturers.
EUROPE
Hungary and Slovakia Block EU Sanctions on Georgia
Hungary and Slovakia block EU sanctions on Georgia highlighting divisions across the EU on foreign policy and democratic values.
Popular
France’s Trust Crisis Moves Upward
Three stories in a single week, a murdered child, a pop icon charged with rape, and a former mayor appealing his blackmail conviction, are not the same scandal but they are feeding the same mood in France.
Trump’s Iran Whiplash: Oil Markets and Public Sentiment
On the day Trump threatened to bomb Iran and seize its oil, he cancelled all planned strikes and sent Vance to Europe for a peace signing.
Iran and Lebanon Bind Their Fates Again
Iran's bond with Lebanon is not a side alliance but one of the central hinges of the regional conflict, and Israel's latest strikes on Lebanese territory are making that clear again.
Kushner Sazan Resort Pits Luxury Against Conservation
Albania's planned Kushner-backed resort is turning a protected coast into a test of how far tourism-led development can override environmental law, anti-corruption institutions, and public trust at once.
UAE Prisoner Swaps Are Building a Post-War Stake
Since 2022 the UAE has mediated 24 prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine, and what Abu Dhabi built during the war will shape who benefits when peace comes.
