Day: July 7, 2025

Von der Leyen’s Leadership on the Line in Rare EU Censure Debate

Von der Leyen’s Leadership on the Line in Rare EU Censure Debate

Facing a possible no-confidence vote, Ursula von der Leyen will defend her record before MEPs in a debate that could trigger the European Commission’s collapse.

July 7, 2025
The Firewall Crumbles? Spain’s Centrists Break Taboo on Working With Conservative VOX

The Firewall Crumbles? Spain’s Centrists Break Taboo on Working With Conservative VOX

The announcement effectively ends a long-standing political blockade which has kept VOX out of power at the national level.

July 7, 2025
Feminists Stay Silent as Muslim Women Cordoned Off in Milan

Feminists Stay Silent as Muslim Women Cordoned Off in Milan

A Shiite Ashura procession sparked outrage among conservative Italian politicians.

July 7, 2025
Britain Marks 20 Years Since 7/7—But Still Won’t Name the Threat

Britain Marks 20 Years Since 7/7—But Still Won’t Name the Threat

The British establishment would rather not talk about the underlying causes of the mass murder in the capital, ‘Britain’s 9/11’

July 7, 2025
Youth Trust in Democracy Fades as EU Fails to Deliver, Survey Finds

Youth Trust in Democracy Fades as EU Fails to Deliver, Survey Finds

Only 6% say that the political system of their own country works fully well.

July 7, 2025
Crete Replaces Lesbos as Key Migrant Landing Spot

Crete Replaces Lesbos as Key Migrant Landing Spot

Over 750 people rescued near the Greek island in one weekend as arrivals surge past 2024 total

July 7, 2025
PiS Leader’s ‘Secret’ Meeting with Centrist Parliament Speaker Spooks Tusk Coalition

PiS Leader’s ‘Secret’ Meeting with Centrist Parliament Speaker Spooks Tusk Coalition

Although the Polish conservative leader denied discussing a potential coalition, members of the Tusk cabinet are panicking.

July 7, 2025
Trump Targets BRICS With New Tariff Threat as China Cries Foul

Trump Targets BRICS With New Tariff Threat as China Cries Foul

Beijing insists the bloc isn’t hostile after Trump blasts its “anti-Americanism” and warns of penalties for siding with U.S. rivals.

July 7, 2025
Poland Restores Border Checks on German Border

Poland Restores Border Checks on German Border

Warsaw says the month-long checks are needed to stop illegal immigration, but the move reflects growing tensions with Berlin over migrant pushbacks and sovereignty.

July 7, 2025
Paris Reopens Seine for Swimming—Then Closes It the Next Day

Paris Reopens Seine for Swimming—Then Closes It the Next Day

Rainfall raised bacterial levels, triggering an automatic suspension of access under safety rules.

July 7, 2025
Trump Blasts Musk Over Breakaway Party: ‘A Total Train Wreck’

Trump Blasts Musk Over Breakaway Party: ‘A Total Train Wreck’

The president lashed out at his former ally after Musk vowed to punish Republicans and floated a third-party bid to challenge the system.

July 7, 2025