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Poles feared a king and got Brussels. Their president can restore the balance
Poland's political landscape faces turmoil as President Nawrocki's influence wanes, raising concerns over constitutional order amid protests and historical echoes…
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Rubio is right about the West, if not about the Greeks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently addressed the American-European relationship in Athens, highlighting historical nuances between Greeks and Romans regarding…
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The ‘bouzouki ambassador’ amid energy rivals: Who rejoices as Guilfoyle leaves Athens?
The resignation of US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle marks a significant shift in Greek energy diplomacy, as her departure benefits regional rivals and disrupts American…
Who counts as anti-gender?
A new report from Forbidden Colours claims to identify an organized anti-gender movement across Europe, yet its broad definitions raise concerns about biased framing…
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Europe is not reproducing, it is being repopulated
Europe's population faces a historic decline as fertility rates plummet and net migration becomes the primary driver of growth, reshaping the continent's demographic…
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The Africanisation of Europe
Europe, once a global teacher to Africa, now mirrors structural decline and resource vulnerability, losing global status and facing industrial downfall due to self-inflicted…
How Renew turned a resolution on Islamist entryism into one on ‘religious entryism’
The European Parliament adopted a resolution on combating Islamist entryism, reflecting concerns over extremist infiltration and requesting tighter controls on associated…
Swords into ploughshares, bogs into bulwarks
Polish priests and defence planners are discussing restoring wetlands on the eastern frontier to bolster ecological defense against potential conflicts.
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Brazil’s run-off puts the last piece of the hemisphere in play
Flávio Bolsonaro won the first round of Brazil's presidential election, edging out Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, setting the stage for a crucial run-off on October…
European energy autonomy or net zero: Pick one
The EU's push for energy autonomy conflicts with its net-zero goals, hampered by regulatory bans on exploiting available resources like Arctic reserves and shale…
Armenia exposes the contradictions in EU enlargement
Armenia's EU membership aspirations highlight contradictions in the enlargement process, risking stagnation and disillusionment as reforms lag behind those of the…
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‘Man the guns!’: Paris and Berlin discover the China threat after burning their own house down
France and Germany have proposed an urgent trade tool to counter Chinese economic threats, revealing their failure to protect Europe's industrial base amid rising…
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Sánchez names the date before the courts name it for him
Pedro Sánchez has called a general election for November 29, seeking a new majority to continue reforms, particularly amid housing struggles and ongoing legal cases.
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New war on European soil in the Eastern Mediterranean? EU asleep at the wheel
Tensions escalate in the Eastern Mediterranean as Greek analysts suggest military engagement against Turkey may be necessary if Israel strikes, raising concerns…
Cradles, not quotas
Polish President Karol Nawrocki argued at the UN General Assembly that falling birth rates pose cultural and economic challenges, urging a focus on promoting births…
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Europe’s Catholic revival is the continent’s biggest story
Europe is experiencing a Catholic revival, highlighted by Pope Leo XIV's visit to France, where an open-air mass drew 800,000 participants, showcasing renewed religious…
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Brussels’s real enemy is Europe’s only baby boom
Hungary experiences a notable rise in fertility and marriages, alongside a significant drop in abortions.
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Who is provoking whom?
European intelligence warns of increasing Russian military aggression, with hybrid attacks on NATO countries rising.
Britain’s information shield is starting to look remarkably European
Andy Burnham's announcement of the National Centre for Information Defence raises concerns about the elitist view on public vulnerability to misinformation, echoing…
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The cordon sanitaire stops where Left hypocrisy begins
European politics reveals a troubling double standard, where the extreme Left is often tolerated while the Right faces condemnation.
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Total control has never been so cheap
The emergence of totalitarian states has become easier due to low-cost surveillance technology, increasing digital dependence, and the erosion of social bonds.
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Europe wants to ban social media while its enemies weaponise it
The recent surge of migrants to Ceuta stemmed from manipulated social media posts, misleading many like 17-year-old Omar Danbor, who now regrets his decision to…
The Freedom Prize belongs to the Iranian people
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom awarded its 2026 Freedom Prize to the Iranian people, honoring their long struggle for democracy and free expression.
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Colonial despots and anti-Christian bias: The OHR in Bosnia deserves sanctions, not support
The European political establishment's oversight of Bosnia's Office of the High Representative has resulted in anti-democratic actions against elected officials…
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An empire built on sand
Political leaders often chase international prestige to divert attention from domestic issues, risking significant consequences, as seen in various historical examples.
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Carney tells Europe what it wants to hear
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament, highlighting the growing rift in public policy between Europe and the United States, amid…
While Europe looks for cuts, Brussels finds billions for NGOs
As Brussels pushes for a €7.
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A tale of two countries
The recent elections illustrate a stark divide in Germany, with the Left Party gaining support in Berlin while the AfD surged in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, highlighting…
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The Makkah alliance: EU so weak and hopeless that Riyadh turns to Sunni rogues for protection
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey have formed the Makkah Defence Alliance, a collective security pact, highlighting the EU's strategic helplessness amid shifting…