Christina Holmgren-Larson is a senior editor at europeanconservative.com.
EU Parliament Passes New Returns Regulation

EU Parliament Passes New Returns Regulation

“This marks an important first step to address the EU’s failed migration policy,” MEP Marieke Ehlers (PfE) said.

U.S. Wants Three New Defense Areas in Greenland

U.S. Wants Three New Defense Areas in Greenland

Denmark and Greenland are “very cooperative” regarding U.S. expansion within the existing defense agreement, head of U.S. Northern Command said.

Hong Kong Court Sentences Pro-Democracy Publisher Jimmy Lai to 20 Years

Hong Kong Court Sentences Pro-Democracy Publisher Jimmy Lai to 20 Years

American Cato Institute said the court’s ruling “signals a persistent decline in freedom” in the territory.

Starmer Threatens To Ban X Over Deepfakes

Starmer Threatens To Ban X Over Deepfakes

The UK could block Brits from using X unless it removes generative AI functions that can create pornographic images.

SPD’s Solution to Economic Crisis: More Migrants, Tax the Rich

SPD’s Solution to Economic Crisis: More Migrants, Tax the Rich

Cracks are widening in Merz’s coalition as Social Democrats push for more immigration while the CSU calls for increased deportations.

Transatlantic Tensions Surge After X Fine and Harsh New U.S. Security Strategy

Transatlantic Tensions Surge After X Fine and Harsh New U.S. Security Strategy

While EU officials gave decidedly measured responses, other European voices called the Trump administration “dangerous” and “no longer an ally.”

Friday EU Talks Fail To Break Belgium’s Veto on Ukraine Funding Plan

Friday EU Talks Fail To Break Belgium’s Veto on Ukraine Funding Plan

Von der Leyen still called the meeting with Belgian PM “very constructive” and said discussion will continue.

German Federal President: “A Party Ban Is the <em>Ultima Ratio</em> of Defensive Democracy”

German Federal President: “A Party Ban Is the <em>Ultima Ratio</em> of Defensive Democracy”

In a speech on Sunday, Frank-Walter Steinmeier alluded to bans on “extremist” political parties, clearly indicating the AfD without ever mentioning the party.

Lavrov Signals Willingness for Ukraine Meeting With U.S.

Lavrov Signals Willingness for Ukraine Meeting With U.S.

In an interview, the Russian foreign minister blasted Europe for pressuring Washington to forsake peace talks and join the “party of war.”

King of Sweden at COP30: “How Much Are We Supposed To Pay?”

King of Sweden at COP30: “How Much Are We Supposed To Pay?”

Climate minister says Carl XVI Gustaf is “not factually wrong, but I don’t share his conclusion.”

Orbán Predicts “Golden Age” of U.S.-Hungary Relationship

Orbán Predicts “Golden Age” of U.S.-Hungary Relationship

Pressed on whether Hungary might be exempted from U.S. oil sanctions on Russia, Trump said, “We’re looking at it.”

French Court Hands Rare Life Sentence to Murderer of 12-Year-Old Lola Daviet

French Court Hands Rare Life Sentence to Murderer of 12-Year-Old Lola Daviet

The murderer, a now 27-year-old Algerian woman illegally present in France at the time of the crime, will serve life without possibility of commutation or parole.