On May 1, the EU-Mercosur trade agreement begins provisional application, cutting tariffs on key EU exports like cars, pharmaceuticals, and agri-food products to Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Urugu

The Asia-Pacific region in 2026 is defined by escalating competition between the United States and China over strategic maritime chokepoints, including Taiwan, the South China Sea, and the Straits of

The European Commission will present next week its first-ever European anti-poverty strategy. This initiative addresses the stark reality that 93 million Europeans—one in five people—live at risk of p

French President Macron is renewing his push for Eurobonds to address the ongoing energy crisis gripping Europe. The proposal encounters significant scepticism from Brussels institutions amid debates

Asia's economy entered 2026 resilient despite trade tensions, but a Middle East war has triggered an energy shock testing that strength through higher oil and gas prices and widening trade gaps. The r

European Youth Week 2026 launched on April 24, running through May 1, to boost youth engagement across Europe. The event emphasizes participation and active citizenship amid ongoing societal challenge

EU leaders are meeting in Cyprus to discuss Ukraine, the Strait of Hormuz, and mutual defence amid escalating tensions from the Iran war. They have vowed to strengthen security and economic ties with

The European Union has approved a 90-billion-euro interest-free loan to Ukraine, providing a critical financial lifeline amid ongoing conflict. This aid averts deep cuts to public services but may not

Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party suffered a landslide defeat in Hungary's election, with Péter Magyar’s Tisza party securing 141 of 199 parliamentary seats. This ends Orbán's illiberal rule, enabling const

As the US seizes Iranian ships and peace talks collapse, President Trump has signaled he will not extend any truce agreement, escalating Middle Eastern tensions that directly threaten European securit

The EU is hosting a major Palestinian peace conference in Brussels with over 60 nations to discuss stability, security, and long-term peace in Gaza and the West Bank. The event gains momentum from the

Germany enters a defining political year marked by five regional elections that could reshape the nation's balance of power. Friedrich Merz's leadership is under scrutiny as debates intensify over eco