Month: May 2026

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (R) looks on as Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (L) and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (2ndL) converse during the 8th European Political Community (EPC) summit in Yerevan on May 4, 2026.

Yerevan Summit Showcases Staging and Lack of Decisions

The meeting in Armenia brings together nearly 50 leaders, but once again confirms the declarative nature of a format that Brussels uses more to project narrative than to produce effective results.

Rubio To Visit Rome and Vatican Amid Recent U.S.–Italy Tensions

Rubio To Visit Rome and Vatican Amid Recent U.S.–Italy Tensions

Marco Rubio will travel to Italy and the Vatican this week following a public dispute between Donald Trump and Pope Leo, with the visit seen as an effort to ease strained ties.

May 3, 2026
Two Dead in Migrant Boat Incident off France

Two Dead in Migrant Boat Incident off France

Two young women died when a crowded migrant boat broke down while attempting to cross the Channel.

May 3, 2026
Millions of Syrians Are Returning Home—but Not From Germany

Millions of Syrians Are Returning Home—but Not From Germany

For the vast majority of Syrians, “the grounds for protection” have “ceased to exist,” CDU spokesman says.

May 3, 2026
Between the Cross and the Flag: May 3 in Communist Poland

Between the Cross and the Flag: May 3 in Communist Poland

When people feel their identity is under threat, they find ways—visible or invisible—to defend it.

Fico’s Trip Troubles Reflect EU’s Ongoing Russia Rift

Fico’s Trip Troubles Reflect EU’s Ongoing Russia Rift

Several EU countries have refused the Slovak PM’s request to fly over their countries on his way to the Russian May 9 Victory Day celebrations.

May 3, 2026
Belgium Plans to Nationalize Nuclear Power Plants

Belgium Plans to Nationalize Nuclear Power Plants

The government is in negotiations with French Engie to take over the seven nuclear plants the company manages in Belgium.

May 3, 2026
Leo XIV Recognises Another 49 Catholic Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War

Leo XIV Recognises Another 49 Catholic Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War

The timing of the new recognitions suggests Leo is paying attention to what is happening in Spain—and signalling that neither the anti-Catholic abuses of the past nor those of the present will be ignored.

Incoming Hungarian PM Under Fire for Picking Brother-in-Law for Top Job

Incoming Hungarian PM Under Fire for Picking Brother-in-Law for Top Job

Péter Magyar’s nomination of his brother-in-law as justice minister has triggered political criticism and renewed debate over conflict-of-interest rules.

May 2, 2026
Belfast Man Charged with Attempted Murder Over Police Station Car Bomb

Belfast Man Charged with Attempted Murder Over Police Station Car Bomb

66-year-old linked to New IRA attack after forcing driver to deliver device at gunpoint.

May 2, 2026
Hungary Rejects EU Court Ruling on Child Protection Law

Hungary Rejects EU Court Ruling on Child Protection Law

Budapest says it will not comply with a European court judgment on its child protection legislation, citing sovereignty and constitutional concerns.

May 2, 2026
French Prosecutors Charge 15-Year-Old in Massive ANTS Data Breach

French Prosecutors Charge 15-Year-Old in Massive ANTS Data Breach

The teen allegedly advertised the stolen data for sale on cybercrime forums.

May 2, 2026
Trump Escalates Trade Tensions With 25% Tariff on EU Cars

Trump Escalates Trade Tensions With 25% Tariff on EU Cars

Washington accuses Brussels of breaching a trade deal and risking a renewed transatlantic trade conflict.

May 2, 2026