German presidential elections of February are getting closer and even though any official candidates have not been nominated yet, the discussions show in a pleasant way that nowadays a straight man is not the only possible president candidate anymore.
The Warsaw Defence Plan turns UK–Polish political commitments into concrete defence capabilities. Announced on 27 October 2026, it strengthens cooperation on…
Last week, the US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth had claimed that the Pentagon categorised the nationwide Confucius Institute as institutions that threaten…
On August 29, the Icelandic people voted on a referendum whether to restart accession negotiations with the European Union. The “No” camp won, meaning that…
After the 17 and 24 October protests, the Senate adopted a bill making members of a group jointly liable for damage, while CCI France called for a ban on…
The article argues that youth disengagement is not simply a matter of individual motivation, but a structural challenge involving education, healthcare,…
A new report details how AI has become embedded in the Home Office’s operations, as critics accuse officials of dodging accountability.
As the United Kingdom government reevaluates years of their post-Brexit policy earlier this week, the UK prime minister states that he is open for debate…
Cheap, mass-produced interceptors from Munich could help close Europe’s air-defence cost gap, and leave Berlin with a hard choice over selling them to Gulf…
At a first-of-its-kind R4–E3 meeting in Istanbul, Wadephul prioritises shipping and food security. The format could give Europe a foothold in the emerging…
Italy’s high public debt and sluggish economic growth raise concerns about the country’s economic future. While stronger euro area institutions make a repeat…
Since 2022, European efforts to mobilise private capital for rearmament have lagged: aerospace and defence account for just 1.5% of business development…
The rising technocratic influence is increasingly threatening the renowned norm-maker EU’s socio-economic policies and actions. This current phenomenon…
The Azerbaijan–Germany Strategic Partnership of July 2026 signals political intent, but Europe’s retreat from fossil-fuel financing means the volumes it calls…
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