Day: February 16, 2026

Munich Hangover: A Fractured West and the Battle Over What NATO Means

Munich Hangover: A Fractured West and the Battle Over What NATO Means

As the U.S. courts Central Europe, the battle over who defines ‘the West’ moves to the center of transatlantic politics.

February 16, 2026
Rubio Backs Orbán During Budapest Visit

Rubio Backs Orbán During Budapest Visit

U.S. President Donald Trump recently lauded Hungary’s right-wing government, calling its results “phenomenal.”

February 16, 2026
Europe Rethinks Its Reliance on the U.S. Nuclear Umbrella

Europe Rethinks Its Reliance on the U.S. Nuclear Umbrella

Citing a looming threat from Russia and questioning U.S. guarantees, European leaders are exploring whether the continent must shoulder more of its own nuclear defence.

February 16, 2026
Germany Extends Border Controls Amid Migration Policy Overhaul

Germany Extends Border Controls Amid Migration Policy Overhaul

“An overhaul of migration policy has begun, but we haven’t reached the end of the road,” according to Germany’s Interior Ministry.

February 16, 2026
Britain Edges Toward Muslim Blasphemy Law Through the Courts

Britain Edges Toward Muslim Blasphemy Law Through the Courts

A Quran-burner may be forced to seek refuge in the U.S., away from the anti-free-speech UK.

February 16, 2026
UN Sparks Backlash After Using Western Bride To Illustrate Child Marriage

UN Sparks Backlash After Using Western Bride To Illustrate Child Marriage

While UN figures show child marriage is heavily concentrated in parts of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, the campaign’s imagery has prompted accusations of distortion.

February 16, 2026
Brussels Joins Peace Board Talks While Rejecting Membership

Brussels Joins Peace Board Talks While Rejecting Membership

A spokesman for the European Commission stressed that his employer has no intention of becoming a formal member of the U.S.-backed ‘Board of Peace.’

February 16, 2026
Prompted by Evidence of Poisoning, Russian Opposition Leader’s Mother Demands Justice

Prompted by Evidence of Poisoning, Russian Opposition Leader’s Mother Demands Justice

A European assessment based on samples taken from the body of Alexei Navalny suggests that toxins were used against him—with Moscow the likely culprit

February 16, 2026
Calls Grow To Ban Antifa After Young Activist Killed in Lyon

Calls Grow To Ban Antifa After Young Activist Killed in Lyon

Marine Le Pen says the French establishment must “emerge from its torpor” and act.

February 16, 2026
Ukraine’s Former Energy Minister Officially Named in $100M Energy Corruption Scandal

Ukraine’s Former Energy Minister Officially Named in $100M Energy Corruption Scandal

Ukrainian authorities confirmed charges against Galushchenko—one day after he was detained attempting to leave the country.

February 16, 2026
CSU Mayor Joins Antifa Protest Against AfD

CSU Mayor Joins Antifa Protest Against AfD

A Bavarian court intervened overturning a lower-level ruling against the AfD state chairman, prompting large far-left demonstrations in Lindenberg.

February 16, 2026
Spain’s Main Conservative Party Backs Burka Ban in Major Political Shift

Spain’s Main Conservative Party Backs Burka Ban in Major Political Shift

The Popular Party will support a proposal long championed by VOX, signalling a new alignment on immigration and cultural policy as elections approach.

February 16, 2026