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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (R) looks on as Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (L) and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (2ndL) converse during the 8th European Political Community (EPC) summit in Yerevan on May 4, 2026.

Yerevan Summit Showcases Staging and Lack of Decisions

The meeting in Armenia brings together nearly 50 leaders, but once again confirms the declarative nature of a format that Brussels uses more to project narrative than to produce effective results.

Tired of Open Debate? SPD, Greens, and Die Linke Exit X

Tired of Open Debate? SPD, Greens, and Die Linke Exit X

Three left-wing German parties have announced their coordinated withdrawal from X, citing disinformation concerns, but critics accuse them of avoiding debate.

May 4, 2026
Reform UK Plans Migrant Detention Centres in Green-Voting Areas

Reform UK Plans Migrant Detention Centres in Green-Voting Areas

Nigel Farage’s party said it would ‘prioritise’ locating migrant detention facilities in areas with Green councils, arguing this reflects the Green Party’s position on migration.

May 4, 2026
Black Weekend in Spain: Multiple Stabbings Kill Two

Black Weekend in Spain: Multiple Stabbings Kill Two

The concentration of knife attacks in the Barcelona metropolitan area widens the gap between the official discourse on crime and public perception of security.

May 4, 2026
Fico’s Trip Troubles Reflect EU’s Ongoing Russia Rift

Fico’s Trip Troubles Reflect EU’s Ongoing Russia Rift

Several EU countries have refused the Slovak PM’s request to fly over their countries on his way to the Russian May 9 Victory Day celebrations.

May 3, 2026
Belgium Plans to Nationalize Nuclear Power Plants

Belgium Plans to Nationalize Nuclear Power Plants

The government is in negotiations with French Engie to take over the seven nuclear plants the company manages in Belgium.

May 3, 2026
U.S. Cutting Troops in Germany as Rift with Europe Deepens

U.S. Cutting Troops in Germany as Rift with Europe Deepens

The decision signals a shift in transatlantic relations as tensions grow over the Iran conflict and burden-sharing within NATO.

May 2, 2026
Canadian Military’s Immigrant Experiment Serves as Warning to Europe

Canadian Military’s Immigrant Experiment Serves as Warning to Europe

Lack of language skills and cultural competence along with hostilities between cadets from the same continent highlight risks of recruiting recent immigrants into armed forces.

May 2, 2026
From Regulation to Domination: EU Eyes Making X’s Feed as ‘Safe’ as BlueSky

From Regulation to Domination: EU Eyes Making X’s Feed as ‘Safe’ as BlueSky

An EU-commissioned study examines whether social media platforms can be required to make their core functions interoperable with services that align more closely with EU preferences for ‘proactive moderation.’

Slovenia Cuts Ministries as Janša Moves Closer To Forming Government

Slovenia Cuts Ministries as Janša Moves Closer To Forming Government

Strong support in parliament for the SDS proposal signals that a centre-right coalition led by three-time prime minister Janez Janša is well-positioned to lead the next government.

May 1, 2026
Brussels Freezes Serbia Funds To Force ‘Reforms’

Brussels Freezes Serbia Funds To Force ‘Reforms’

Serbia’s reform push triggers funding freeze as Brussels ties financial support to compliance with its legal and foreign policy demands.

May 1, 2026
UK Raises Terror Threat After London Stabbings

UK Raises Terror Threat After London Stabbings

New details emerge on suspect as police link two incidents in one day.

May 1, 2026
50 Years of Family Reunification: Time To Take Stock

50 Years of Family Reunification: Time To Take Stock

Although the scheme affects fewer and fewer people, it remains extremely unpopular in France.

April 30, 2026