Month: June 2026

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez (R) and his wife Begoña Gomez listen to a speech as they visit Tsinghua University in Beijing on April 13, 2026.

Courts Close In on the Spanish PM’s Wife 

Investigations involving Begoña Gómez, Socialist officials, and former senior government figures are turning June into a crucial month for the PSOE’s political future.

The Budget Bombshell Buried in the Migration Pact

Is the EU really seeking full harmonization of benefits for illegal immigrants and asylum seekers? If so, the consequences for most member states will be fiscally catastrophic.

EU Migration Pact Comes Into Force: Everything You Need to Know

EU Migration Pact Comes Into Force: Everything You Need to Know

A quick explainer on the EU’s landmark migration management legislation and why the European Right is not happy about it.

June 13, 2026
Malfunctions Dog Day One of New EU Asylum Database

Malfunctions Dog Day One of New EU Asylum Database

Eurodac’s initial failure led to technical difficulties—alongside the widespread opposition to Brussels’ revised ‘solidarity mechanism’ for managing migrants.

June 12, 2026
Swiss Face Landmark Vote on Capping Population Growth

Swiss Face Landmark Vote on Capping Population Growth

Voters will decide on Sunday whether to back a right-wing proposal to keep Switzerland’s population below 10 million.

June 12, 2026
French State Radio Gives RN a Voice—When People Sleep

French State Radio Gives RN a Voice—When People Sleep

Radio France’s management claims it is a technical error, but its bad faith is hard to hide.

June 12, 2026
Poland Welcomes U.S. War Loan

Poland Welcomes U.S. War Loan

The launch of the Republic’s new F-35 fighter aircraft shows a commitment to rearmament, with more to follow.

June 12, 2026
Sovereigntists Ramp Up Fight Against Brussels as Migration Pact Takes Effect

Sovereigntists Ramp Up Fight Against Brussels as Migration Pact Takes Effect

Patriotic European leaders argue that the new system limits national sovereignty, institutionalizes relocations, and penalizes states that refuse to participate in the solidarity mechanism.

June 12, 2026
Italian School Punished Pro-Italy Banner but Allowed Palestine Flags

Italian School Punished Pro-Italy Banner but Allowed Palestine Flags

Footage and student testimony published by an Italian newspaper have raised questions about how one high school applies its rules on political expression.

June 12, 2026
“Guardians of Democracy” Greens Join Effort To Block AfD Congress

“Guardians of Democracy” Greens Join Effort To Block AfD Congress

Trade union Ver.di, Die Linke politicians, and activist groups are mobilising supporters for mass protests as police prepare the largest security operation in Thuringia’s history.

June 12, 2026
Jail Sentences for Nine Azerbaijanis in Blogger Murder Plot

Jail Sentences for Nine Azerbaijanis in Blogger Murder Plot

French prosecutors took a hard line on most of a group whose involvement in exile politics led to the near beheading of a political refugee in 2021.

June 12, 2026
U.S. Foundation Tipped Off France About Lyhanna’s Suspected  Killer 

U.S. Foundation Tipped Off France About Lyhanna’s Suspected  Killer 

As anger increases over the young girl murdered in Southwestern France, the competence and commitment of the authorities has been called into question.

June 12, 2026
Kallas Under Fire Over Israel ‘Apartheid’ Remarks

Kallas Under Fire Over Israel ‘Apartheid’ Remarks

The EU’s top diplomat reportedly made the comparison during private talks in Mexico, prompting criticism from officials who say she departed from the bloc’s established position on the Middle East.

June 12, 2026
EU Diplomatic Service Turf War Erupts

EU Diplomatic Service Turf War Erupts

The High Representative defends the EEAS from an unofficial French policy paper questioning its very existence.

June 12, 2026