Day: July 22, 2026

France’s Euthanasia Law: A Legally Fragile Reform

France’s Euthanasia Law: A Legally Fragile Reform

The assisted suicide bill is already under constitutional fire, exposing a reform built on legal ambiguity and profound ethical contradictions.

July 22, 2026
Hungary’s Prosecutor General Resigns After Pressure From PM Péter Magyar

Hungary’s Prosecutor General Resigns After Pressure From PM Péter Magyar

Gabor Balint Nagy, who was appointed under Orban, said in a statement he was resigning “solely to safeguard the interests of the prosecutorial service.”

July 22, 2026
Trump Threatens To Strike Iranian Infrastructure Over Hormuz Attacks

Trump Threatens To Strike Iranian Infrastructure Over Hormuz Attacks

President Donald Trump on Wednesday pledged that the United States would bomb Iranian civil infrastructure every time that Tehran fires at ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

July 22, 2026
EU Steps Up Action Against Russia’s Shadow Fleet with First At-Sea Inspections

EU Steps Up Action Against Russia’s Shadow Fleet with First At-Sea Inspections

The European Union has intensified efforts to disrupt Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, announcing new maritime operations aimed at enforcing sanctions and international shipping rules.

July 22, 2026
Brussels Loses Its Orbán Excuse as Russia Sanctions Stall

Brussels Loses Its Orbán Excuse as Russia Sanctions Stall

Greece is holding up the EU’s latest package, while other governments have forced Brussels to weaken measures affecting shipping, banking, fishing and travel.

July 22, 2026
Orbán Declares “Resistance” After Authorities Seize Fidesz Servers

Orbán Declares “Resistance” After Authorities Seize Fidesz Servers

The raid on Fidesz’s communications infrastructure is another sign that Hungary’s new, pro-Brussels government is using prosecutorial powers to harm its largest political opponent.

July 22, 2026
Moldova Appoints Pro-EU Businessman as Prime Minister

Moldova Appoints Pro-EU Businessman as Prime Minister

The appointment comes as Moldova continues negotiations over European Union membership and seeks to maintain momentum on political and economic reforms.

July 22, 2026
Catalan Separatist Leader Turns to EU in Amnesty Showdown

Catalan Separatist Leader Turns to EU in Amnesty Showdown

The former Catalan president says Spanish institutions are obstructing the controversial law that helped keep Pedro Sánchez in power.

July 22, 2026
Zelensky Replaces Army Chief After Protests Over Defence Minister’s Dismissal

Zelensky Replaces Army Chief After Protests Over Defence Minister’s Dismissal

Just days after sacking popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, the Ukrainian president decided to appease critics by letting the commander-in-chief go too.

July 22, 2026
Marine Le Pen: Péter Magyar “Is Trampling On Democracy’s Rules”

Marine Le Pen: Péter Magyar “Is Trampling On Democracy’s Rules”

The frontrunner in France’s presidential election has accused Hungary’s government of systematically violating the rule of law.

July 22, 2026
The Feminization of the Icelandic State

The Feminization of the Icelandic State

How sex equality became imbalance in “the world’s most equal country.”

Washington and Beijing Setting Up First AI Showdown

Washington and Beijing Setting Up First AI Showdown

Exploratory talks expected ahead of Xi U.S. visit, with both superpowers competing to set the agenda.

July 22, 2026