Month: May 2026

Spain, Ireland and Slovenia Boycott Eurovision Over Israel Participation

Spain, Ireland and Slovenia Boycott Eurovision Over Israel Participation

Only 35 countries are taking part in this year’s Eurovision, marking the smallest lineup since the contest expanded in 2004.

May 11, 2026
EU Could Restore Syria Ties—Without Clarity on  Migrant Returns

EU Could Restore Syria Ties—Without Clarity on  Migrant Returns

Brussels foreign ministers agreed to reopen the suspended framework prior to scheduled talks with the Syrian interim foreign minister.

May 11, 2026
Fico Blasts EU Energy Plan: “Are We Such Idiots Already?”

Fico Blasts EU Energy Plan: “Are We Such Idiots Already?”

The Slovak prime minister says Brussels is forcing smaller EU states to cut Russian energy ties while Western Europe continues importing Russian LNG.

May 11, 2026
Magyar’s U-turn Heralds a Governance Brussels Is Guaranteed To Like 

Magyar’s U-turn Heralds a Governance Brussels Is Guaranteed To Like 

Péter Magyar’s arrival to power breaks with the Orbán era politically, symbolically, and strategically.

May 11, 2026
Spain Urges Creation of EU Army to Strengthen European Defence

Spain Urges Creation of EU Army to Strengthen European Defence

While calls for an EU military are growing louder, most European governments still favour strengthening defence through NATO.

May 11, 2026
Trump ‘Humiliates’ Tusk as Wanted Polish Ex-Ministers Reach America

Trump ‘Humiliates’ Tusk as Wanted Polish Ex-Ministers Reach America

Reports describe the process as a direct blow to one Donald—Tusk—by another—Trump.

May 11, 2026
Iran-Linked Terror Network Spreads Fear Across Europe

Iran-Linked Terror Network Spreads Fear Across Europe

A little-known group accused of recruiting local criminals through encrypted apps has claimed responsibility for attacks across Europe.

May 11, 2026
A “Crass Moron”: Arts Chief Compares Reform UK to Nazis

A “Crass Moron”: Arts Chief Compares Reform UK to Nazis

An Instagram video shows a leading culture vulture reacting to last week’s local election results by describing Nigel Farage’s growing support as “a warning” from history.

May 11, 2026
Starmer’s ‘Reset’ Speech Doesn’t Even Convince His Own MPs

Starmer’s ‘Reset’ Speech Doesn’t Even Convince His Own MPs

The British prime minister is struggling to prove that he is capable of building on the disastrous local election results.

May 11, 2026
“Totalitarian State”: Polish MP Slams Britain After Detention

“Totalitarian State”: Polish MP Slams Britain After Detention

Sławomir Mentzen accused Britain of “preventive political censorship” after being stopped at passport control and questioned over potential political activity.

May 11, 2026
Hantavirus Cases Among Cruise Ship Evacuees Confirmed in Europe and Beyond

Hantavirus Cases Among Cruise Ship Evacuees Confirmed in Europe and Beyond

The WHO insists the hantavirus should not be compared to COVID-19 and that the public health risk posed by it is low.

May 11, 2026
EU Europe Day Post Ignites Battle Over Identity

EU Europe Day Post Ignites Battle Over Identity

The Commission’s Europe Day message has sparked backlash over demographic change and the meaning of Europe.

May 11, 2026