Category: NEWS

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is welcomed by China’s Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on February 25, 2026.

Merz in China: No Decoupling For Now

Germany depends on the Chinese market more than ever while trying to contain the political and economic impact of that relationship.

Nawrocki Vetoes Tusk’s Judicial Reform as Poland’s Rule-of-Law Clash Deepens

Nawrocki Vetoes Tusk’s Judicial Reform as Poland’s Rule-of-Law Clash Deepens

The Polish president’s veto inflames tensions with Warsaw’s ruling coalition.

February 20, 2026
Macron Clashes with Meloni Over Quentin Case as French Prosecutors Seek Murder Charges

Macron Clashes with Meloni Over Quentin Case as French Prosecutors Seek Murder Charges

The remarks of the Italian premier on the killing of the young activist in Lyon prompted the failing French president to rebuke her in an unrelated speech in India.

February 20, 2026
Judicial Activism or Justice? Italy Must Pay for Protecting Its Borders

Judicial Activism or Justice? Italy Must Pay for Protecting Its Borders

A Sicilian court has ordered the government to pay €76,000 to the German NGO Sea-Watch for the 2019 seizure of its migrant rescue vessel.

February 19, 2026
Spain Moves To Restrict Pro-Life Protests Near Abortion Clinics

Spain Moves To Restrict Pro-Life Protests Near Abortion Clinics

The proposal comes as the government faces mounting political pressure, with opponents accusing it of escalating a culture-war battle.

February 19, 2026
Royal Arrest: Andrew Held as Fallout Spreads

Royal Arrest: Andrew Held as Fallout Spreads

The unprecedented detention of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has triggered warnings of wider political consequences, with commentators predicting the scandal could engulf senior officials.

February 19, 2026
Macron Reveals True Colours—Calls Free Speech “Pure Bulls**t”

Macron Reveals True Colours—Calls Free Speech “Pure Bulls**t”

Commentators say “the mask is off” over efforts to regulate social media.

February 19, 2026
EU’s New Russia Sanctions May Push Farmers to the Brink

EU’s New Russia Sanctions May Push Farmers to the Brink

As the Commission prepares its 20th sanctions package, plans to curb Russian fertilizer imports risk triggering fresh protests from a farming sector already strained by rising costs and energy shocks.

February 19, 2026
France Witnesses Lenten Renaissance Amid Surprising Spiritual Surge 

France Witnesses Lenten Renaissance Amid Surprising Spiritual Surge 

As secular France grapples with a post-materialist identity crisis, the country sees a record number of adult baptisms.

February 19, 2026
Freedom.gov: The U.S. Plan To Help Europeans Bypass EU Speech Controls

Freedom.gov: The U.S. Plan To Help Europeans Bypass EU Speech Controls

The initiative raises uncomfortable questions for Brussels, which presents itself as a defender of rights abroad while regulating online platforms at home.

February 19, 2026
Hungary Cuts Diesel Exports to Ukraine After Kyiv Blocks Russian Oil Transit

Hungary Cuts Diesel Exports to Ukraine After Kyiv Blocks Russian Oil Transit

The Hungarian PM said Ukraine stopping the flow of oil through the Druzhba pipeline is a “calculated act of coercion.”

February 18, 2026
The Islamization of Europe: Public Ramadan Displays Spark Political Backlash

The Islamization of Europe: Public Ramadan Displays Spark Political Backlash

Europe’s streets and schools showcase Islamic rituals, while millions of Christians observe Lent with little official recognition.

February 18, 2026
German TV Giant Caught Using AI Video in Immigration Report

German TV Giant Caught Using AI Video in Immigration Report

The broadcaster conceded the segment violated its own editorial guidelines, which prohibit the use of AI-generated images in political news reporting.

February 18, 2026