AfD Leads Ahead of Saxony-Anhalt Election
The AfD's strong polling comes as Saxony-Anhalt struggles with economic stagnation, high unemployment and an ageing population.
September 4, 2026
Hungary Left Without Candidate as Polgár Declined Presidential Nomination
Judit Polgár, who became the world's youngest Grandmaster at 15 in 1991, rejected the nomination to become Hungary's new president because she felt she lacked the power to "unite a divided country".
July 21, 2026
Italian Parliament Rejects Meloni’s Election Reform
Meloni's unexpected defeat reveals growing tensions within Italy's governing coalition ahead of the next general election.
July 16, 2026
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Sanctioned Bulgarian MP Boasts He is Untouchable
Despite sanctions and entry bans, Bulgarian MP Delyan Peevski has been regularly flying internationally, including private charter flights and boasts about the lack of functioning sanctions in Bulgaria.
July 11, 2026
Constitutional Court orders Czech Government to Include President in NATO Delegation
The Czech Constitutional Court ruled that President Petr Pavel must be allowed to attend the NATO summit in Ankara, overturning the government's attempt to exclude him from the national delegation.
June 26, 2026
Pedro Sánchez Rejects Corruption Allegations as “Smear Tactics”
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defended his government against corruption accusations as opposition parties and some coalition partners intensified calls for his resignation following the conviction of a former minister.
June 25, 2026
Keir Starmer Steps down as UK Prime Minister
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Labour leader after mounting pressure within the party, triggering a leadership transition that is expected to bring Andy Burnham into Downing Street.
June 22, 2026
Ireland Elects a New President as Higgins Era Comes to an End
Ireland votes for new president as Higgins departs; Connolly leads over Humphreys in tight race.
October 25, 2025
Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Clash: A Test for Rule of Law and EU Aspirations
Expert Commentary by Dr. Susan Stewart, German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), Berlin
August 18, 2025
Moldova’s EU Sprint: Can 2030 Be Within Reach?
Expert Commentary by Raimar Wagner, Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung, Project Manager for Romania and the Republic of Moldova, Bucharest
August 16, 2025
