Lower Saxony Excludes AfD from Parliamentary Control Body

Lower Saxony Excludes AfD from Parliamentary Control Body

AfD group leader calls the exclusion from an organ of parliamentary oversight a breach of democratic rights, as his party continues to gain momentum nationwide.

December 16, 2025
Red Line for France in Ukraine Talks

Red Line for France in Ukraine Talks

European capitals argue that Ukraine’s long-term protection must be secured before any peace talks can credibly address territorial compromises.

December 16, 2025
Macron Tells EU Leaders: Mercosur is Wrong for France

Macron Tells EU Leaders: Mercosur is Wrong for France

The proposed trade agreement between Latin America and Europe faces resistance in France—over fears of regulatory double standards and cheap agricultural products flooding the market.

December 16, 2025
Prosecutors Say Syrian Attacker in Villach Stabbing Admitted Terrorist Intent

Prosecutors Say Syrian Attacker in Villach Stabbing Admitted Terrorist Intent

The 23-year-old suspect faces a possible life sentence.

December 15, 2025
Israel Boycott Fizzles as Eurovision Confirms 35 Countries for 2026

Israel Boycott Fizzles as Eurovision Confirms 35 Countries for 2026

Organisers declined to hold a vote on Israel’s participation despite months of pressure, prompting a limited walkout that failed to gather wider support.

December 15, 2025
Chile Swings Right as José Antonio Kast Wins Presidency

Chile Swings Right as José Antonio Kast Wins Presidency

Kast’s victory caps a campaign focused on public security and migration, reinforcing a broader rightward shift across Latin America.

December 15, 2025
Tensions Rise as Israel Strikes at Southern Lebanon

Tensions Rise as Israel Strikes at Southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike killed one in Lebanon, further heightening tensions—despite the ceasefire agreed in November 2024 following Israel’s retaliation against Iran-backed Hezbollah.

December 14, 2025
Germany To Send Troops To Fortify Poland’s Eastern Border

Germany To Send Troops To Fortify Poland’s Eastern Border

The mission will focus on non-combat engineering work as Warsaw accelerates long-planned border security upgrades in response to the war in Ukraine.

December 13, 2025
Fast-Track EU Membership for Ukraine Faces Skepticism Across Europe

Fast-Track EU Membership for Ukraine Faces Skepticism Across Europe

Diplomats warn that unanimity rules, agricultural disputes, and the ongoing war make rapid enlargement politically and legally fraught.

December 13, 2025
U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker in Direct Challenge to Maduro Regime

U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker in Direct Challenge to Maduro Regime

Washington says the vessel was part of a sanctions-busting network linked to Iran-backed terrorist groups

December 13, 2025
Thousands Protest in Romania Over Alleged Judicial Corruption

Thousands Protest in Romania Over Alleged Judicial Corruption

Demonstrators gathered in Bucharest and other cities after magistrates described intimidation, delayed cases, and disciplinary threats within the justice system.

December 13, 2025
Trump Envoy Heads to Berlin for High-Stakes Ukraine Peace Talks

Trump Envoy Heads to Berlin for High-Stakes Ukraine Peace Talks

European leaders and Kyiv are seeking firm security guarantees and clarity on EU accession as diplomacy intensifies around Washington’s controversial proposal.

December 13, 2025