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Attal Uses Clavicular to Redefine His Political Brand

When a presidential candidate attacks an American streamer for mocking France, the influencer arena stops being parallel to politics and starts becoming part of it.

Rivals Redraw Energy Map as Germany’s Industry Stalls

As Moscow disrupts Kazakh oil flows heading west to Germany, Tehran builds a northern corridor to Kazakhstan, leaving Berlin with no leverage.

Switzerland Votes on 10 Million Population Cap

Ten million people. One country. Direct democracy decides where growth stops.

Milan’s Expat Boom: Are They Bringing Their ‘Best’?

Milan’s expat boom: 300,000 foreign-born residents now power its fintech and finance hub, reshaping the city into Europe’s next powerhouse.

Under-the-Sea: America First Leaves AUKUS Partners Adrift

Trump’s Pentagon review unsettles AUKUS allies—UK & Australia risk losing U.S. submarine support as America First drives defence shift.

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Why Abortion Votes Are Hitting a Veto Wall

Poland’s lower house and Liechtenstein’s parliament voted for abortion reform, yet a president and a prince can overrule them.

The Gulf Gears Up for Post-Election Strikes

Qatar signed a defence pact and bought American LNG within days, hedging against a war timed strike post US midterms.

Looters Revive a Seventies Slogan and Ditch the Theory

Italy’s 1970s slogan for political theft is back, but today’s looters hit Apple stores and the hairdresser next door.

LGBT Rights: Courts Push, Cities Flinch and Capitals Dig In

Courts expand LGBT recognition while politicians and city halls hesitate, and a Slovak couple sits in the gap.

Greece Café Buzz: Locals Cannot Foot the Bill

Greece’s economy sells leisure to the world, yet the EU’s highest share of residents cannot afford it.