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This summer’s heatwaves show the human cost of a changing climate

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OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Pere Joan Pons Sampietro - August 26, 2026 0

Europe is experiencing another summer of extreme heat. Record...

A New Political Framework for Kazakhstan’s Early Parliamentary Elections

CENTRAL ASIA

Gábor Hajdu and Lucija Tacer Perlin - August 17, 2026 0

On 23 August, Kazakh voters will choose the 145...

NATO 3.0: Ankara and the End of Strategic Complacency. Why the 2026 Summit Matters More Than Its Communiqué

DEFENCE

Theodoros Tsikas & Marovita Nikolaidou - July 5, 2026 0

Abstract When Allied leaders gather in Ankara on 7–8 July...

Reclaiming international law and overcoming our democratic recession a half-century after Helsinki

EUROPEAN INSTITUTIONS

Carina Ödebrink - June 29, 2026 0

Less than a year ago, we marked the 50th...

FRANCE

French President implements infrastructure protections amid escalating Russian threat

POLAND

Zelenskyy welcomes leaders for first “Carpathian Eight” summit

On 18 September, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy convened leaders...

EU MEMBER STATES

FIFA opponents urge $10M payments to federations from World Cup reserves

FIFA's member federations are poised to receive an additional...

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FRANCE

French President implements infrastructure protections amid escalating Russian threat

September 18, 2026 0

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Friday that he...

POLAND

Zelenskyy welcomes leaders for first “Carpathian Eight” summit

September 18, 2026 0

On 18 September, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy convened leaders...

EU MEMBER STATES

FIFA opponents urge $10M payments to federations from World Cup reserves

September 18, 2026 0

FIFA's member federations are poised to receive an additional...

ROMANIA

Romania risks “junk” status amid ongoing political crisis, warns Fitch

September 18, 2026 0

Romania faces the risk of a credit rating downgrade...

ROMANIA

Romania’s President appoints experienced MEP for new prime minister to resolve political stalemate

September 18, 2026 0

On Thursday, 17 September, Romanian President Nicușor Dan nominated...

Opinion

This summer’s heatwaves show the human cost of a changing climate

ENVIRONMENT

OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Pere Joan Pons Sampietro - August 26, 2026 0

Europe is experiencing another summer of extreme heat. Record...

A New Political Framework for Kazakhstan’s Early Parliamentary Elections

CENTRAL ASIA

Gábor Hajdu and Lucija Tacer Perlin - August 17, 2026 0

On 23 August, Kazakh voters will choose the 145...

NATO 3.0: Ankara and the End of Strategic Complacency. Why the 2026 Summit Matters More Than Its Communiqué

DEFENCE

Theodoros Tsikas & Marovita Nikolaidou - July 5, 2026 0

Abstract When Allied leaders gather in Ankara on 7–8 July...

Reclaiming international law and overcoming our democratic recession a half-century after Helsinki

EUROPEAN INSTITUTIONS

Carina Ödebrink - June 29, 2026 0

Less than a year ago, we marked the 50th...

EU INSTITUTIONS

CANADA

Carney backs EU associate membership, infuriating Trump

CANADA

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposes Canada as bloc’s first associate member

ENVIRONMENT

EU plans new European Heatwave Plan after deadly summer heat wave

DEFENCE

Ursula von der Leyen urges EU to enhance security against drone threats

Carney to deliver high-stakes speech at the European Parliament to deepen EU ties with Canada

CANADA

EU Commission president to outline priorities for addressing the bloc’s challenges in a key speech

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Romania secures €52 million aid for cattle farmers amid rising fuel and fertiliser costs

AGRICULTURE

European leaders gather as Arctic thaw opens shipping routes and raises Russian security concerns

EUROPEAN COUNCIL

Commission unveils trade agreement with India for Council approval

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

European Central Bank raises interest rates to cool inflation

EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK

EU releases new strategy for its outermost regions

EU MEMBER STATES

EU court rules Belgian far-right party cannot use IKEA trademarks for anti-immigration campaign

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French President implements infrastructure protections amid escalating Russian threat

European Interest - September 18, 2026

Zelenskyy welcomes leaders for first “Carpathian Eight” summit

European Interest - September 18, 2026

FIFA opponents urge $10M payments to federations from World Cup reserves

European Interest - September 18, 2026

Romania risks “junk” status amid ongoing political crisis, warns Fitch

September 18, 2026

Romania’s President appoints experienced MEP for new prime minister to resolve political stalemate

September 18, 2026

Russia reportedly planning hybrid attacks on countries supporting Ukraine, warns Tusk

September 18, 2026

Prime Minister Kristersson resigns after Sweden’s opposition wins election

September 17, 2026

Residents near Romanian border express concerns amid spike in Drone alerts

September 17, 2026

Putin’s man Patrushev threatens Poland

September 17, 2026

Ursula von der Leyen urges EU to enhance security against drone threats

September 16, 2026

NATO jets shot down drone over Lithuania, and Russian ship fired flares at Danish helicopter

September 15, 2026

Italy extends border controls on visitors from Spain

September 15, 2026

Morawiecki deploys its anti-migration programme, flirting with populism

Theodoros Benakis - August 19, 2026

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This summer’s heatwaves show the human cost of a changing climate

OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Pere Joan Pons Sampietro - August 26, 2026

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AP Interview: Albania’s leader defends Kushner-linked luxury development

The Associated Press - June 9, 2026

By ZANA CIMILI TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian Prime Minister...

The AP Interview: Cyprus president says EU needs a clear playbook on helping members under attack

The Associated Press - April 22, 2026

By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — European...

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French President implements infrastructure protections amid escalating Russian threat

European Interest - September 18, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Friday that he...

Zelenskyy welcomes leaders for first “Carpathian Eight” summit

European Interest - September 18, 2026

On 18 September, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy convened leaders...

FIFA opponents urge $10M payments to federations from World Cup reserves

European Interest - September 18, 2026

FIFA's member federations are poised to receive an additional...

Russia reportedly planning hybrid attacks on countries supporting Ukraine, warns Tusk

European Interest - September 18, 2026

On 17 September, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced...

Serbia launches assembly factory for Israeli drones to enhance military capabilities

Carney backs EU associate membership, infuriating Trump

Residents near Romanian border express concerns amid spike in Drone alerts

Putin’s man Patrushev threatens Poland

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposes Canada as bloc’s first associate member

Former Kosovo President Thaçi sentenced to 25 years for war crimes by Hague Court

Carney to deliver high-stakes speech at the European Parliament to deepen EU ties with Canada

NATO jets shot down drone over Lithuania, and Russian ship fired flares at Danish helicopter

EU-Tanzania – A partnership for regional peace and prosperity

Tanzania has long been a beacon of stability and a force for peace in the Great Lakes region, which, despite its vast potential, continues to...

EU INSTITUTIONS

Romania’s EU presidency revisited: Interview with Minister George Ciamba

Romania took the helm of the rotating EU Presidency,...

DENMARK

Uffe Elbæk: “An alternative to the EU, is not less EU, it’s a better EU”

Ideological boundaries often prevent different political forces from cooperating...

EU INSTITUTIONS

Leaving EU without a deal would create far greater economic and social chaos than the financial crash

One week and two new political leaders. It has...

BELGIUM

Parliament: More than 200 recommendations against financial crimes

The European Parliament on Tuesday adopted a detailed roadmap...

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