Month: February 2026

Spain to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

Spain to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

PM Sánchez said new legislation aims to protect children from hate speech, pornographic content, and online disinformation.

February 3, 2026
Russia Resumes Strikes on Ukraine Amid Severe Cold

Russia Resumes Strikes on Ukraine Amid Severe Cold

After a brief ceasefire, Russian shelling hit Ukrainian cities’ energy systems amid freezing lows of minus 17C in Kyiv and minus 23C in Kharkiv.

February 3, 2026
Orbán Responds to EPP Proposal to Limit Member State Vetoes

Orbán Responds to EPP Proposal to Limit Member State Vetoes

Hungarian PM encouraged citizens to say no to domestic provocations and oppose involvement in the Ukraine conflict.

February 3, 2026
Emergency! French Women in Danger

Emergency! French Women in Danger

It is encouraging to see a generation of young conservative women taking the floor for what is worth fighting for.

February 3, 2026
Minneapolis Officers to Get Body Cameras as Democrats Demand Oversight

Minneapolis Officers to Get Body Cameras as Democrats Demand Oversight

The rollout of body cameras comes as House Democrats demand major reforms to security operations.

February 3, 2026
Clintons Set to Testify in U.S. House Epstein Investigation

Clintons Set to Testify in U.S. House Epstein Investigation

Bill and Hillary Clinton had originally refused to meet with the lawmakers probing the conduct of previous investigations into the criminal financier’s activities.

February 3, 2026
Norwegian Crown Princess’ Son Faces Serious Allegations at Trial

Norwegian Crown Princess’ Son Faces Serious Allegations at Trial

Marius Borg Høiby—Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s 29-year-old son—is facing 38 charges, some of which date back to 2018.

February 3, 2026
French PM Survives No-Confidence Motion After Months of Political Deadlock

French PM Survives No-Confidence Motion After Months of Political Deadlock

French MPs did not reach the 289-vote threshold required to bring down the government in the latest no-confidence motion.

February 3, 2026
“The real threat to democracy is coming from inside Europe”—MCC Brussels research fellow <strong>Norman Lewis</strong>

“The real threat to democracy is coming from inside Europe”—MCC Brussels research fellow <strong>Norman Lewis</strong>

“It is no longer just about controlling the narrative, but about ensuring electoral outcomes that are compatible with institutional interests.”

February 3, 2026
Return Program Pays Off Migrants—who then Re-Enter Germany

Return Program Pays Off Migrants—who then Re-Enter Germany

Most voluntary returnees came from Turkey and Syria, with Germany covering travel, family, and medical costs to support their departures.

February 2, 2026
Russia Doubles Territorial Gains in January as War Enters Fourth Year

Russia Doubles Territorial Gains in January as War Enters Fourth Year

Russia now controls a total of 19.5% of Ukraine’s territory, an AFP analysis shows.

February 2, 2026
High Levels of Violence Against German Federal Police

High Levels of Violence Against German Federal Police

Report shows a total of 1,026 injuries were recorded among federal officers in 2025—approximately 51% of suspects were non-German nationals.

February 2, 2026