EU Approves €90bn Loan for Ukraine, Backs New Russia Sanctions
A long-running dispute within the European Union appears to be easing, paving the way for a €90bn loan to Ukraine and a fresh pack…
Poland Yet to Decide on Fico Flight to Moscow
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico plans to attend Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on 9 May, but Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia h…
“Donnyland”: Kyiv Considered Renaming Part of Donbas After Trump
In politics, too, it appears advantageous to seek Trump’s favor by “appealing to his vanity”, as Kyiv’s negotiators suggested.
Starmer Clings to Power amid Mandelson Scandal
Keir Starmer faces growing scrutiny as a scandal linked to Lord Peter Mandelson raises fresh questions about his judgement and lea…
Crime Statistics 2025: 80 Knife Attacks a Day, Migrants Overrepresented
Germany’s latest police crime statistics show an overall decline in offences, but a sharp rise in specific categories, with around…
EU Age App Hacked Within Hours: Brussels Embarrassed
Presented as “ready”, dismantled shortly after: the EU’s age verification app has exposed serious security flaws and raised questi…
Asylum Fraud in Britain: How Fake Sexuality Claims Help Migrants Stay
A BBC investigation reveals how migrants with expired visas use paid advisers to game the asylum system. The scandal highlights a …
The Pope Versus Trump: A Clash of Power and Moral Authority
In recent weeks, relations between the White House and the Vatican have escalated into what can be described as an open conflict b…
Drones Rule the Battlefield: How Soldiers Fight Back
The Russia–Ukraine war is reshaping the rules of engagement in live combat. Tank columns once designed to break through enemy line…
Europe’s Demographic Turning Point: Fewer People, Older Societies, Mounting Pressure
Europe is shrinking and ageing rapidly. By 2100, the European Union is projected to lose 53 million people, while the workforce co…
Ukraine Investigates Coffee Shop U420 Chain Amid Pressure From Police and Nationalists
The U420 chain operated in Ukraine for over a year and was promoted by well-known influencers. In late March and early April, it c…
EU Age-Verification App Ready: Brussels Takes Covid Model Online
Brussels presents the new age-verification app as a child safety measure. In reality, it marks the entry point into a digital cont…
New Combat Model Signals Shift on Ukrainian Front
Ukraine is introducing a new model of combat operations combining drones with infantry, while the Ministry of Defense reports gain…
Magyar to Suspend Public Broadcasting Pending Staff Changes
Hungary’s election winner Peter Magyar plans sweeping changes to public media, with broadcasts set to be temporarily suspended whi…
What Immigration Really Costs the Welfare State
Two studies from northern Europe are putting the immigration debate to an uncomfortable test. Their conclusion is clear: the fisca…