Edouard Philippe tilts right to combat far right in French presidential race – POLITICO
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Spain’s Conservatives lose majority in Andalusia, leaving far-right deal likely – POLITICO
The PP is in opposition at the national level in Spain, and polling ahead of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist Party ahead of next year’s national vote. With the PP well ahead in polls throughout the Andalusian campaign, the main question ahead of the election was whether Moreno would be able to secure his second […]
Continue ReadingPope Leo launches AI commission – POLITICO
The announcement came a day after Pope Leo signed his encyclical, a letter drawn up by the pontiff and sent to bishops to provide instructions or guidance on moral questions. His new encyclical, which should be made public in coming weeks, is expected to consider the question of AI within the church’s social teaching, which […]
Continue ReadingUS, China and Russia prefer a divided Europe, Kallas warns – POLITICO
“I’m very worried, because I sometimes also see countries going down that lane,” she said. “The dividing is actually working.” Several EU countries have sought to preserve their own channels with Washington since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House, with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni positioning herself as a potential bridge between […]
Continue ReadingWHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak – POLITICO
The WHO typically only declares a public health emergency of international concern — one rung below pandemic in its alert system — after consulting with an expert committee. In this case, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the call himself, citing the “extraordinary” situation and how little was known for sure about the true spread […]
Continue ReadingPutin to visit China just days after Trump – POLITICO
Putin and Xi “will discuss current bilateral matters, ways to further strengthen the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China, and exchange views on key international and regional matters,” according to a Kremlin statement. The Russian leader last visited China in 2025, when he signed several deals […]
Continue ReadingWith Kos in town, Kosovo urges EU to grant candidate status – POLITICO
“Kosovo urgently needs to catch up on EU-related priorities,” Kos said during a press conference with caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti in Pristina. “Kosovo needs stable institutions and an effective government,” she added. Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008 and applied for EU membership in 2022, but major hurdles still stand in the way […]
Continue ReadingAndalusia election offers clues to Spain’s political trajectory – POLITICO
Sheinbaum’s predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, demanded an apology from Spain for human rights violations committed during that era. In 2024, the current president did not invite King Felipe to her inauguration, saying neither he nor the Spanish government had responded to the request. However, comments last October by the Spanish foreign minister, José Manuel […]
Continue Reading1 in 3 Reform UK voters has a positive view of Tommy Robinson – POLITICO
The march, and a pro-Palestinian demonstration expected to take place at the same time, drew intensive police planning, with 4,000 officers, armored vehicles, helicopters, drones and for the first time facial recognition technology deployed to keep order in the capital. Nationally, Robinson is seen negatively by 47 percent of adults across all voter groups, compared […]
Continue ReadingGreece calls for EU action in Turkey fishing dispute – POLITICO
Despite being NATO allies, Greece and Turkey have been at odds for decades over a number of bilateral squabbles, including quarrels over maritime boundaries, overlapping claims to their continental shelves and the long-running Cyprus dispute. Greece has designated restricted fishing areas in the Aegean Sea, some of which have been challenged by Turkey as being […]
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