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Franco-German Pivot: EU Shifts Gear on Bosnia’s Serb Challenge

Franco-German non-paper urges EU sanctions on Republika Srpska, raising fears of deeper Balkan divides and Russian exploitation, of the Serb question.

80 Years On: Second World War Through a Different Lens

Victory Day at 80: Europe and Russia clash over WWII memory, shaping national identities through diverging narratives of war and liberation.

Friedrich Merz: Germany’s New Road Ahead

Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz launches reforms on wages, green energy, defense, and migration, shaping EU and NATO leadership.

The Palestinian Question: A Hopeful Step in the Right Direction

UK, France, and Saudi Arabia coordinate on Israel-Palestine peace efforts, pushing renewed diplomacy for a two-state solution.

Iberia: When the Lights Went Out

Massive blackout in Iberia exposes Europe's energy grid flaws amid AI-driven demand and solar volatility; Spain lost 60% power in seconds.

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Armenia’s EU Turn is Russia’s Own Making

Armenia's parliament has embraced a European future which Russia's own inertia made almost inevitable.

Ukraine Postpones Elections as Brussels Holds the Line

Zelenskyy brands snap wartime elections a tsunami that would split Ukraine apart, leaving Brussels holding the sharpest check left on Kyiv's power.

Macron Deepens France’s Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia

France's embrace of Saudi Arabia argues that strategic and economic interests now outweigh the human-rights concerns that once made the relationship toxic.

Como Bans Bicycles After Mayor Hit

A mayor's collision with an electric bicycle produced a citywide ban. Can personal misfortune justify policy for everyone else?

EU Cybersecurity Rules Create a New Kind of Cyber Slop

EU cybersecurity rules are expanding just as artificial intelligence multiplies digital threats, leaving companies with more alerts and obligations to process.