Governments, elections, EU geopolitics
Narendra Modi has guided India to the centre of global geopolitics through a doctrine of strategic autonomy, courting Western partners while defying Western pressure — a balancing act with profound implications for Europe.
The new Prime Minister has staked political capital on protecting households from rising energy costs, but the underlying economics of the problem remain stubbornly unchanged.
American intelligence sharing with Ukraine has rebounded, with analysts reporting the renewed cooperation is contributing to measurable gains for Ukrainian forces along the front line.
Calls are growing for Israel to retain associate membership of the EU’s Horizon research programme beyond 2027, with advocates warning that exclusion would damage Europe’s own scientific competitiveness — but political opposition is mounting.
Ukraine’s push to manufacture Patriot interceptors domestically is stalling, as Washington has yet to convert an apparent initial green light into a formal licence commitment, leaving Kyiv exposed amid intensifying Russian missile strikes.
Rival demonstrations in Ceuta’s Plaza de los Reyes over the Spanish government’s handling of migration highlight the enduring tensions at one of Europe’s most sensitive border crossings.
A bold initiative by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to block maritime services for Russian oil tankers has stalled amid a complex web of political and logistical obstacles.
Restore Britain’s Rupert Lowe has proposed a five-point framework for an alliance with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, in a bid to consolidate Britain’s divided hard-right vote ahead of the next electoral cycle.
The Trump administration faces a shrinking set of viable options in its confrontation with Tehran, as Iran’s confident stance and Washington’s red lines over the Strait of Hormuz leave little room for a clean resolution.
Reports from Spanish outlet The Objective allege that Madrid held intelligence warnings ahead of the mass migrant crossing into Ceuta, contradicting the government’s official denials and raising questions over the administration’s preparedness.