Governments, elections, EU geopolitics
Belarus has placed Euronews on its official list of extremist materials, drawing condemnation from press freedom advocates and reigniting debate over media suppression in the country.
The Belarusian opposition leader says the Lukashenka regime’s decision to label Euronews an extremist organisation is rooted in fear of independent journalism and could endanger journalists, sources, and ordinary viewers.
Six people were arrested as fresh anti-immigration protests broke out across the United Kingdom, with tensions particularly high around a government plan to house asylum seekers at a former military airbase in Norfolk.
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.