The massacre in El Fasher has exposed a genocide unfolding in Sudan, where 150,000 people have died since the civil war began in 2023. Millions now face famine, displacement, and systematic violence a

A major row erupted at the June EU Summit when reports revealed the EU chief of cabinet tried to open Kremlin communication channels, sparking fierce backlash from France and Germany.

As 2026 unfolds, the EU faces mounting pressure to accelerate Ukraine's integration while addressing critical defense capability gaps and navigating complex relations with China.

EU leaders face a fierce battle to secure a deal on the next long-term budget while ensuring democratic oversight, as the bloc struggles to fund defense, renewables, and Ukraine aid.

Europe faces critical defense capability gaps and an expanding Kremlin footprint as anti-democratic forces backed by Russia threaten democracy on the continent. The transatlantic relationship is under

The EU faces a bruising battle over its long-term budget as migration pressures, climate threats, and ocean protection demands strain resources. Ukraine's integration path and the fight against right-

The EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum entered application in June, but overlapping shocks from Russia's war, Trump's return, and internal political instability have left the machinery sputtering. Expe

The EU has launched a groundbreaking Defense Union initiative, marking a decisive shift toward strategic autonomy as transatlantic trust erodes amid US fiscal uncertainty. Leaders prioritize online an

The European Union has finalized its seven-year strategic roadmap, prioritizing a free, secure, and prosperous Europe while navigating intensifying US-Russia tensions. Leaders emphasize upholding demo

Africa’s post-pandemic recovery is under strain as global conflicts and commodity shocks push inflation higher and threaten food and fuel affordability. Policymakers face mounting pressure to keep gro

EU leaders are talking about competitiveness, security, and resilience. The real test is whether the next budget matches the scale of the crisis the bloc says it faces.

The war in Ukraine still shapes Europe’s agenda, but the deeper shift is structural. The EU is being forced to think like a security actor in a world where the United States is less predictable.