Month: January 2026

Thuringia’s CDU Prime Minister Survives Plagiarism Row

Thuringia’s CDU Prime Minister Survives Plagiarism Row

Mario Voigt announced he will challenge his university’s decision to withdraw his doctorate.

January 29, 2026
Pragmatism Over Polarity: Starmer Courts China While Keeping Washington Close

Pragmatism Over Polarity: Starmer Courts China While Keeping Washington Close

European leaders are quietly re-engaging Beijing to protect trade and supply chains, underscoring how hard China is to replace for a competitiveness-strained Europe.

January 29, 2026
‘Homosexual’ Iranian Granted Asylum in Sweden Now Suspected of Rape

‘Homosexual’ Iranian Granted Asylum in Sweden Now Suspected of Rape

Despite repeated rejections by the Migration Agency, lay judges from the Liberal and Left parties approved the asylum application of the now-convicted man.

January 29, 2026
Council of Europe Pushes Conversion Therapy Ban

Council of Europe Pushes Conversion Therapy Ban

Led by a UK Labour MP, the proposal has revived warnings that measures presented as protection could end up restricting open discussion around gender identity.

January 29, 2026
“The internet is becoming a prison for will and privacy”—AI Law Expert <strong>Covadonga Torres</strong>

“The internet is becoming a prison for will and privacy”—AI Law Expert <strong>Covadonga Torres</strong>

In the name of ethics, Brussels is building a regulatory framework that stifles innovation and leaves Europe out of the global technological race.

January 29, 2026
We Will Not Pay: Hungary Launches Petition to Reject Brussels War Spending

We Will Not Pay: Hungary Launches Petition to Reject Brussels War Spending

Orbán warns that Ukrainian EU membership would drag Hungary directly into the conflict with Russia.

January 29, 2026
Germany: Almost All Syrian Arrivals Retain Protected Status, Despite War’s End

Germany: Almost All Syrian Arrivals Retain Protected Status, Despite War’s End

New asylum applications from Syrians are rarely approved, with only 26 of 3,134 applicants granted protection in October 2025.

January 29, 2026
Fast-Tracking Ukraine’s EU Membership: European Leaders Push Back

Fast-Tracking Ukraine’s EU Membership: European Leaders Push Back

Friedrich Merz and other senior officials have dismissed a 2027 deadline as “impossible”.

January 29, 2026
Turkey Offers To Mediate Between Washington and Tehran

Turkey Offers To Mediate Between Washington and Tehran

The Turkish foreign ministry confirmed that Ankara supports reaching a peaceful solution to Iran’s nuclear program and is ready to provide assistance if needed.

January 29, 2026
Final Twist at French Senate: Progressive Euthanasia Bill Back on Track

Final Twist at French Senate: Progressive Euthanasia Bill Back on Track

The Senate debates trying to ban assisted suicide unfortunately led to nothing.

January 29, 2026
Starmer to Sign Border Security Deal With Beijing to Target Small Boat Crossings

Starmer to Sign Border Security Deal With Beijing to Target Small Boat Crossings

The UK aims to work with China to track smuggling routes, share intelligence, and stop maritime equipment from reaching criminal gangs.

January 29, 2026
Washington Pushes Back After EU Fines Musk’s X

Washington Pushes Back After EU Fines Musk’s X

U.S. lawmakers say the case shows how EU tech rules can be used to pressure foreign platforms—and shape online speech far beyond Europe.

January 29, 2026