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U.S. Labeling of Four European Left-Wing Networks as Terrorist Organisations Deepens Transatlantic Rift
Washington’s rare move to designate left-wing groups from Germany, Italy and Greece triggers European unease just ahead of transatlantic talks As officials in Washington announced the designation of four European left-wing networks as terrorist organisations, relations across the Atlantic entered…
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As Europe Polarises, the Centre Starts to Crumble
A trend story from Spain’s Murcia region signals a broader weakening of centrist politics across Europe In the sun-scorched towns of Spain’s Murcia region, a political tremor has begun to reverberate across Europe. What once stood as a bastion of…
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Orbán’s ‘Peace’ Tour: Hungary’s Leader Repackages Ukraine Stance as Domestic Election Strategy
As the 2026 campaign approaches, Viktor Orbán launches an “anti-war roadshow”, reframing his resistance to further Ukraine support into a domestic political message. Orbán’s launch of a nationwide “anti-war roadshow” has become the latest signal that Hungary’s political season has…
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Belgium Weighs EU Pressure Over €140 Billion Reparations Loan for Ukraine
Internal political rifts and concerns over precedent slow Brussels’ backing for a landmark reconstruction package Belgium is facing mounting pressure from European partners to endorse a proposed €140 billion loan package aimed at financing reparations and long-term reconstruction efforts in…
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Hybrid Threats Must Not Become Europe’s “New Normal” — Kaja Kallas Issues Stark Warning in Berlin
At a meeting of defence ministers, the EU’s top diplomat calls on the bloc to boost readiness and stop treating sabotage, cyber‑intrusions and disinformation as routine. In a clear and urgent message delivered in the German capital, Kaja Kallas, the…
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Babiš Charts Business‑Path to Premiership Amid Conflict‑of‑Interest Storm
Czech populist leader proposes structural arrangement of his commercial empire to secure appointment as Prime Minister — but questions over EU subsidy rules and full transparency persist The resurfacing of Andrej Babiš’s bid for the premiership has brought into sharp…
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When “MAGA” Crosses the Atlantic: The Transnational Rise of American-Style Populism
As U.S. political rhetoric gains traction abroad, Europe confronts a recalibration of its parties, alliances, and democratic self-definition The influence of U.S. “Make America Great Again” politics, once considered a distinctly American phenomenon, has now taken firm root across Europe.…
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When the Centre-Right Turns Right: The EPP’s Gamble with Far-Right Partners
As cooperation once deemed taboo becomes reality, Europe’s political centre braces for a reshaping of its identity The European People’s Party — long seen as the institutional backbone of Europe’s moderate conservatism — has crossed a political threshold that many…
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Influencers Enlisted in Europe’s Battle Against Disinformation
Big Tech platforms and online personalities are increasingly seen as frontline actors in defending democratic resilience As Europe braces for another cycle of high‑stake elections and geopolitical uncertainties, a new front has opened in the fight against hybrid threats: online…
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EU Member States Green‑Light Linkage Talks with UK on Carbon Markets
Brussels and London eye post‑Brexit cooperation by opening negotiations to connect their emissions‑trading regimes. In a significant move for European climate‑policy cooperation, the 27 member states of the European Union (EU) have unanimously backed a mandate to begin formal negotiations…
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