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US Midterms: Europe’s Uncertainty Remains
The US midterms could change congressional majorities, while Europe remains exposed to uncertainty over American security commitments, funding and trade policy.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Putin targets Ukraine’s economy and infrastructure, the EU Searches for New Money, and the USA Seems to Be on the Aggressor’s side
More than four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Ukraine continues to resist as the war has evolved from Moscow’s failed attempt at a rapid victory into a prolonged conflict with no political settlement in sight.
Frugals vs. Friends of Cohesion: EU Budget Battle Intensifies
Six fiscally conservative EU countries are demanding major cuts to Brussels’ proposed €2 trillion budget for 2028–2034, setting up a difficult fight over Europe’s future spending priorities. The 27 member states want to have a decision by the end of the year.
October 30, 2026
No Clear Winner in Israel Parliamentary Election: Arab Parties as Kingmakers for Coalition?
Israel’s 27 October election tests Netanyahu’s leadership amid disputes over security, democratic freedoms, Arab political participation and growing international isolation.
October 29, 2026
Bulgaria: Presidential Elections with Record-Low Voter Turnout, Run-off on 1. November
Bulgaria elects its president on 1 November in a second round amid divisions over Ukraine, relations with Russia, and Black Sea security.
October 29, 2026
China’s Economic Power and China 2.0: Relaxation or Trade War?
The EU trade deficit with China grows higher every day. As Germany and France take harder stance toward China, how will China react?
October 28, 2026
Lula Wins Brazil, But Faces a Divided Nation
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva overturned a first-round defeat to secure another presidential term. But a…
October 27, 2026
Sudan’s War and Europe’s UAE Ties
Sudan’s civil war is sustained by foreign support, gold revenues and competition for Red Sea influence, while Europe faces scrutiny over its UAE ties.
Sweden: After Slight Win of Andersson, Ringqvist Fails too to Form Government, Coalition Deadlock Continues
Sweden votes on 13 September in an increasingly close contest between the centre-left opposition and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s governing bloc, amid concerns over foreign disinformation.
October 26, 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 26, 2026
Orbán Is Gone: Slovakia Is Now Putin’s Trojan Horse within the EU
Slovakia is emerging as Moscow’s principal EU partner after Orbán’s election defeat, reviving bilateral cooperation while raising questions about European unity over Russia.
How should the EU handle AI? Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch rejects AI “doom” scenarios
While the EU wants to listen to AI tech bosses like Amodei, Altman, and Musk to slow AI progress, Trump stresses the need to keep pace in the AI race with China.
October 22, 2026