Month: July 2025

Japan Sounds Alarm on China’s Military Aggression

Japan Sounds Alarm on China’s Military Aggression

Beijing’s airspace incursion and war games near Japan prompt Tokyo to brand China its greatest strategic threat.

July 15, 2025
Reyndersgate: Rope Around EU’s Former Rule-of-Law Chief Tightens With New Police Raids

Reyndersgate: Rope Around EU’s Former Rule-of-Law Chief Tightens With New Police Raids

It appears Belgium’s biggest corruption scandal might be even larger than previously thought.

July 15, 2025
Poland To Launch Mass Military Readiness Checks in 2026

Poland To Launch Mass Military Readiness Checks in 2026

Starting next January, men and some women over 19 will be summoned for physical and psychological assessments, with the goal of boosting national defence capacity.

July 15, 2025
Dutch Opposition to NATO Shadow Power Mounting

Dutch Opposition to NATO Shadow Power Mounting

The prospect of secretive deals bypassing democratic bodies has triggered discussions on parliamentary sovereignty.

July 15, 2025
“The Dominoes Are Falling” at Anti-Israeli United Nations

“The Dominoes Are Falling” at Anti-Israeli United Nations

But the agency will no doubt continue its pursuit against the Middle East’s only democracy.

July 15, 2025
Revealed: How Rejected Migrants Exploit Austria’s Loopholes

Revealed: How Rejected Migrants Exploit Austria’s Loopholes

Health problems, lost passport, family ties—these are the most frequent reasons cited by migrants.

July 15, 2025
Brandenburg Appoints Spy Chief To Target AfD

Brandenburg Appoints Spy Chief To Target AfD

With the AfD now leading in regional polls, Brandenburg has named a new security chief expected to revive the push to label the party extremist.

July 15, 2025
Poland Bars 24 Entrants From Germany Amid Border Crackdown

Poland Bars 24 Entrants From Germany Amid Border Crackdown

The move comes as Poland ramps up border checks and tensions grow with neighbours over illegal migration.

July 15, 2025
Poll: AfD Closes Gap on CSU in Bavaria

Poll: AfD Closes Gap on CSU in Bavaria

The right-wing party has never been so close to the governing force.

July 15, 2025
A Bit of Democracy Back in Three French Major Cities

A Bit of Democracy Back in Three French Major Cities

An electoral reform has just been passed to break the cycle of cronyism that has prevented residents of France’s three largest cities from enjoying genuine local democracy.

July 15, 2025
EU Nears Deal on Russia Sanctions, Oil Price Cap Cut

EU Nears Deal on Russia Sanctions, Oil Price Cap Cut

Slovakia and Malta had blocked the package over energy concerns, but talks appear to be unblocking the deal.

July 15, 2025
Trump Gives Russia 50-Day Ultimatum

Trump Gives Russia 50-Day Ultimatum

The U.S. will impose tariffs “at about 100 percent,” if Putin doesn’t show signs of wanting to end the war.

July 15, 2025