Day: February 18, 2026

Leftist Group Linked to Killing of Young Activist Not Just a Problem in France

Leftist Group Linked to Killing of Young Activist Not Just a Problem in France

The so-called ‘antifascist’ La Jeune Garde group has “deep and widespread” ties with Rome.

February 18, 2026
Two More Charged in Brussels Money Laundering Probe

Two More Charged in Brussels Money Laundering Probe

Members of the entourage of a former European Commissioner—himself being probed for alleged money laundering—are now caught up in the ongoing investigation.

February 18, 2026
Germany: Left-Wing Nationalist BSW Turns to Constitutional Court Over Alleged Vote Counting Errors

Germany: Left-Wing Nationalist BSW Turns to Constitutional Court Over Alleged Vote Counting Errors

BSW estimates that just 9,529 additional votes would have been enough to gain a seat in the Bundestag.

February 18, 2026
“Saving democracy through censorship is a dangerous contradiction”—ADF International’s <strong>Paul Coleman</strong>

“Saving democracy through censorship is a dangerous contradiction”—ADF International’s <strong>Paul Coleman</strong>

“No one denies that disinformation exists. The problem is that, in this case, the remedy may be worse than the disease.”

February 18, 2026
Iran Reports Geneva Talks Progress, but  U.S. Wants Its “Red Lines” Accepted

Iran Reports Geneva Talks Progress, but  U.S. Wants Its “Red Lines” Accepted

The Iranian President has reiterated that Tehran was “absolutely not seeking nuclear weapons.”

February 18, 2026
UK Military Faces £28bn Shortfall as Treasury Rejects Spending Boost

UK Military Faces £28bn Shortfall as Treasury Rejects Spending Boost

Officials have big plans for the armed forces, but aren’t willing to approve the funding.

February 18, 2026
Sweden’s Centre-Right Joins Left To Keep Gender Identity Law

Sweden’s Centre-Right Joins Left To Keep Gender Identity Law

In a key vote, nearly every Swedish party rejected a bid to tear up the country’s gender self-ID law—including the centre-right Moderates.

February 18, 2026
Switzerland: Second Round of Ukraine Peace Talks Begins—U.S. Optimistic

Switzerland: Second Round of Ukraine Peace Talks Begins—U.S. Optimistic

Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff said the Geneva talks achieved “meaningful progress” toward resolving the conflict.

February 18, 2026
German Court Convicts AfD Politician Amid Double Standard Debate

German Court Convicts AfD Politician Amid Double Standard Debate

The ruling centers on a campaign poster deemed to resemble a banned salute–a decision critics call selective.

February 18, 2026
Berlin Court Orders X to Hand Over Hungarian Election Data to EU-Backed NGOs

Berlin Court Orders X to Hand Over Hungarian Election Data to EU-Backed NGOs

Forcing X, formerly Twitter, to release data for elections enables the EU-backed civil society groups to scrutinize sensitive information—prompting national sovereignty concerns.

February 18, 2026
Spain’s Congress Rejects Opposition Calls for Burqa Ban

Spain’s Congress Rejects Opposition Calls for Burqa Ban

VOX argues that full-face veils undermine women’s identity and pose security concerns.

February 18, 2026
Cyprus at the Helm: The EU Presidency and Europe’s Middle East Role

Cyprus at the Helm: The EU Presidency and Europe’s Middle East Role

A small state can leverage its geography, diplomatic credibility, and regional expertise to strengthen Europe’s strategic role in one of the world’s most complex geopolitical arenas.

February 18, 2026