News & Analysis

Jun 5, 2026

Germany's FDP drops AfD firewall as Kubicki takes the helm

Wolfgang Kubicki was elected FDP leader on May 30 with nearly 60% of the vote and has declared he knows of no firewall against the far-right AfD — marking the first time a mainstream German party chief has openly abandoned the cordon sanitaire.

News & Analysis

Jun 4, 2026

Tucker Carlson Interview Triggered Russia's Most Sophisticated EU Disinformation Push of 2026

A 90-minute interview with Tucker Carlson by Zelenskyy's former press secretary triggered one of the most sophisticated Russian disinformation operations of 2026 — including fake front pages designed to fool European readers.

News & Analysis

Jun 4, 2026

Germany Loses UN Security Council Vote for the First Time in Its History

For the first time in its six-term history as a UN Security Council member, Germany has failed to win a non-permanent seat — beaten by its own EU partners, with Russia playing a role in undermining its campaign.

News & Analysis

Jun 3, 2026

EU Deal Could Strip 80% of Delayed Passengers of Compensation Rights

Europe's airlines and its lawmakers are locked in a last-chance negotiation over flight delay compensation. The gap is just 90 minutes. But it would determine whether most passengers can ever claim.

News & Analysis

Jun 3, 2026

EU Launches Cloud Sovereignty Rules and Chips Act 2.0 to Reduce Digital Dependence

The European Commission unveiled a sweeping legislative package on Wednesday to cut the EU's 80% dependence on American and Chinese digital infrastructure, restricting US cloud giants from sensitive government contracts and giving Brussels new emergency powers over global chip supplies.

News & Analysis

Jun 2, 2026

Iran Suspends Nuclear Talks as Europe Is Left Without a Seat

Iran announced on June 1 that it was suspending all nuclear talks and ceasing the exchange of texts through mediators — while Trump simultaneously said talks were continuing. Europe's E3, dismissed by Tehran as 'irrelevant', finds itself without a meaningful seat at the table.