Monarchy

Luxembourg Royal Family Has Its Own Succession Drama

Prince Louis turning 40 has revived one of Europe's stranger royal stories: two princes with titles, public roles and no place in Luxembourg's succession.

King Charles Recasts the Crown for a Different Britain

King Charles is not changing the monarchy's doctrine — he is changing its tone, and in an institution that survives by symbolism, that distinction carries real weight.

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Will Climate Risk Halt Nuclear Power?

As the Danube fell to record lows in August, Hungary's only nuclear station neared shutdown, exposing a paradox now steering Europe's whole power market.

Italian Banks Brace For Pressure as Election Nears

Matteo Salvini wants Italy's ten largest banks to hand over billions again, reviving a fight that once shook Rome's coalition and unsettled financial markets.

Libya Twin Attacks Strain a Fragile Unity Push

Libya’s rival attacks expose fragile security as Haftar, Turkey and Washington push a reunification deal.

Europe Demands that Invisible AI Still Advertises Itself

AI is becoming harder to recognise in both physical and digital life, forcing Europe to decide when artificial intelligence should be required to reveal itself.

Moscow’s Syria Deal Hints at Wider War Theatre

A renewed Mediterranean bases deal for Moscow and Baghdad's unproven claim of Ukrainian cells both hint at a Middle East drawn into Europe's distant war.