Canada Eyes Closer EU Alliance
Canada is exploring an unprecedented new relationship with the European Union as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to reduce dependence on the United States and deepen economic and security ties with Europe.
September 11, 2026
A Reshape EU Diplomacy?
Germany is pushing a fundamental reform of the EU’s diplomatic service, arguing that internal rivalries and declining influence are weakening Europe’s ability to act internationally.
September 11, 2026
UN Backs New World Map
The UN General Assembly has backed an African-led push for world maps that better reflect the true relative size of Africa and other regions
September 8, 2026
Turkey Advances PKK Peace Framework
Turkey has taken a major legislative step toward ending its decades-long conflict with the PKK, while leaving broader questions over Kurdish rights unresolved.
August 11, 2026
ICC Member States Remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan
Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following findings of serious misconduct, creating fresh uncertainty for the court at a time of mounting political pressure.
July 25, 2026
EU Agrees on 21st Russia Sanctions Package
EU member states have reached a political agreement on a new package of sanctions against Russia after resolving internal disputes over key measures.
July 23, 2026
July 14, 2026, the EU and the UK sign the Gibraltar Treaty
It is the end of a 118-year-old border. The Agreement resolved 10 years of negotiations regarding Gibraltar's border status and customs integration with the Schengen area after Brexit.
July 16, 2026
EU Hardens Trade Stance against China – Deficit hits record high
The European Union is preparing tougher trade defenses against China as Brussels pushes Beijing to address industrial overcapacity and reduce growing imbalances in bilateral trade.
July 14, 2026
The Future of International Law
Expert Commentary by Benjamin Dürr, international lawyer, political scientist, and author
July 10, 2026
NATO Summit in Ankara
European NATO allies signalled a more self-assured approach toward U.S. President Donald Trump.
July 9, 2026
G7 Evian: Unity on Display, Strategic Autonomy Tested for the European Union
Key takeaways The Evian G7 summit (15–17 June 2026) produced nine thematic joint declarations covering geopolitical crises (Ukraine,…
July 5, 2026