Trump Satire Comes to EU Parliament
A gold-covered sculpture depicting Donald Trump naked was exhibited at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, using satire to challenge his climate policies and approach to international power.
October 10, 2026
Brazil heads for a runoff: Lula faces Flávio Bolsonaro amid interference allegations and European stakes
Brazil’s presidential election is heading to a runoff that could reshape Latin America’s political balance and the country’s…
October 9, 2026
Hungary Eases Block on Ukraine Talks
Hungary has cleared a procedural hurdle in Ukraine’s EU accession talks, while further progress remains conditional on stronger minority education rights.
October 8, 2026
“Sunni NATO” Moves Into Action
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan activated their new Makkah defense alliance, agreeing on 5 October to rapidly deploy military forces and capabilities to Saudi Arabia.
October 7, 2026
German Chancellor Merz Links Government Stability to European Security
During his Kyiv visit, Friedrich Merz framed support for Ukraine as essential to German and European security, linking his government’s stability to Europe’s ability to respond to Russia.
October 6, 2026
Bosnia Election Tests Democratic Resilience
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s general election on 4 October will test the country’s democratic resilience as new voting technology meets persistent ethnic divisions, separatist politics and competing European and Russian influence.
October 5, 2026
Brazil Presidential Election: Flávio Bolsonaro emerged in pole position with 47 Percent from a first round of voting Sunday
Brazil votes on 4 October in a presidential election between competing political and foreign-policy visions, with implications for the country’s relations with Europe, the United States, China and BRICS.
October 5, 2026
Switzerland Votes against Stricter Neutrality
Swiss voters will decide on 27 September whether to constitutionally tighten the country’s neutrality, potentially restricting sanctions and defence cooperation at a time when Russia’s war against Ukraine has reshaped European security.
September 27, 2026