
Babiš’s victory in Czechia is not a turning point for European Populists
A populist movement has taken power in Czechia, reinforcing the steady rise of far-right parties across Central Europe. While united by the idea of regaining sovereignty, these forces remain divided on vital issues such as their stance toward Russia

How the EU’s global gateway can compete in the global south
In competition with China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the Global Gateway strategy needs to find an edge. To better promote its interests through investment, the EU’s offer must become more coherent, transparent, and accountable

The EU’s defence drive lacks a plan and a political mandate
Europe’s answer to the world’s geopolitical turmoil is massive rearmament and a new era of intra-EU military cooperation

French PM backs freezing Macron’s pension reform to save government
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has told parliament he backs suspending controversial 2023 pension reforms, in the face of crucial votes of no-confidence later this week

British History: As full of cruelty, racism and hate as any other nation in Europe
Is it really true that Britain’s special path as a nation of tolerance, parliamentary debate and democracy is only coming to an end in the age of Nigel Farage and Tommy Robinson?
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It’s time to tackle the housing crisis that is fuelling populism
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Housing, which is to say the lack of it, is foremost among the factors fuelling populism. Addressing acute housing shortages is crucial to stemming support for right-wing extremists
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Israel and Hamas agree first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal
Friday, October 10, 2025
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire and hostage release deal, paving the way for a possible end to the conflict in Gaza
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Trump’s Gaza peace gamble
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan has earned global backing—and with it, the real possibility of a Nobel Peace Prize.
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The Trump Gaza Peace Plan needs the EU, too
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
The EU can play an essential role in ensuring all phases of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan are implemented by both Israel and the Palestinians. But for the union to exert its influence, Germany must rethink its unwavering support for Israel

Warsaw: A Role Model for Berlin
Friday, October 3, 2025
Poland’s success story is about way more than just strong economic growth.

In Kosovo’s elections, Serb representation is the west’s fig leaf
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Left without a functioning Assembly since February 2025, Kosovo’s febrile politics is due for another test. With options for representation of the Serb minority limited to Belgrade-backed proxies, October’s local elections are much more than a local contest

Taiwan diplomat appeals for sovereignty to be upheld
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Taiwan’s new ambassador in Brussels has made an impassioned plea for his nation’s sovereignty to be respected
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The power of language on war and peace
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump’s dealmaking approach to foreign policy has reduced complex negotiations to business transactions. But the now widespread use of euphemistic terms in global politics actively prevents the development of coherent policy agendas
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Trump urges Turkey to stop buying Russian oil as Erdogan chases deal on F-35s
Monday, September 29, 2025
US President Donald Trump has urged Turkey to stop buying oil from Russia, part of a wider drive to cut off Moscow’s energy funding as the war in Ukraine rages on
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"Stronger" EU-Africa relationship needed
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The EU-Africa relationship offers great investment and trade opportunities, according to Europe’s business community
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Europe Under Fire: Cyberattacks Expose EU’s Vulnerability
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
As NATO leaders scramble over Russian airspace violations, hackers bring European airports to a standstill, revealing the EU’s digital fragility.
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The hypocrisy of Spain’s socialists
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Sánchez’s sharp rhetoric on Israel may win headlines, but it also invites scrutiny
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