Month: January 2026

France: Two Elections Instead of One?

Should a no-confidence motion succeed, a new election is a more likely outcome than the appointment of yet another government of losers.

FPÖ Criticizes Cheaper Public Transport for Vienna ‘Queers’

FPÖ Criticizes Cheaper Public Transport for Vienna ‘Queers’

The QueerCityPass offers 24-hour unlimited travel at a lower price than several existing public transport tickets.

January 8, 2026
Russia and France Swap Jailed Researcher for Basketball Player

Russia and France Swap Jailed Researcher for Basketball Player

Moscow released French academic Laurent Vinatier, who was imprisoned on espionage-related charges.

January 8, 2026
Swiss Prosecutors Question Bar Owners After Deadly Fire

Swiss Prosecutors Question Bar Owners After Deadly Fire

Authorities are examining possible safety failures and the owners’ financial background following one of Switzerland’s deadliest nightlife disasters in recent years.

January 8, 2026
Macron Accuses U.S. of “Breaking International Rules”

Macron Accuses U.S. of “Breaking International Rules”

The French president is attacking Donald Trump instead of dealing with his own political problems at home.

January 8, 2026
No Ukraine Trips, No Arms: Babiš and Fico Set New Line

No Ukraine Trips, No Arms: Babiš and Fico Set New Line

Meeting in Bratislava, Babiš and Fico ruled out arms deliveries to Ukraine, revived plans for joint cabinet meetings, and criticised Brussels’ emissions agenda.

January 8, 2026
Circular Economy: A Recipe for European Decline

Circular Economy: A Recipe for European Decline

With its ‘circular’ vision, the European Commission demonstrates its complete detachment from economic reality.

January 8, 2026
Russia Calls U.S. Tanker Seizure ‘Categorically Unacceptable’

Russia Calls U.S. Tanker Seizure ‘Categorically Unacceptable’

The Kremlin rejected the legality of Western sanctions and said the ship was sailing lawfully when it was seized by U.S. forces in the North Atlantic.

January 8, 2026
Ireland, Hungary Confirm ‘No’ Vote on EU–Mercosur Pact

Ireland, Hungary Confirm ‘No’ Vote on EU–Mercosur Pact

Deputy PM Simon Harris said the Commission’s concessions fall short for Irish citizens, while Hungary’s Péter Szijjártó said Brussels is ignoring Hungarian farmers.

January 8, 2026
Russia Condemns European Peacekeeping Plans for Ukraine

Russia Condemns European Peacekeeping Plans for Ukraine

Moscow warned that any foreign troops deployed after a ceasefire would be treated as military targets.

January 8, 2026
Trump’s Break With Global Institutions Just Got Real

Trump’s Break With Global Institutions Just Got Real

By pulling the United States out of 66 international bodies, Donald Trump is turning rhetoric into action—and challenging the global system that has dominated since the Cold War.

January 8, 2026
Showdown Expected as U.S. Plans European Visit About Greenland

Showdown Expected as U.S. Plans European Visit About Greenland

If recent events are anything to go by, Brussels will be effectively left out of the discussion and other continental leaders will be busy issuing statements.

January 8, 2026
Farmers Across Europe Block Roads to Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal

Farmers Across Europe Block Roads to Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal

From Brussels to Paris, tractors and road blockades disrupted traffic—as farmers voiced concerns over unfair competition from South American imports.

January 8, 2026