EU proposes new sanctions to weaken Russia’s oil and gas revenues
The 20th package of EU sanctions against Russia targets oil, gas, the “shadow fleet”, banking, cryptocurrency, metals and minerals. Read More
US lawmakers urge the EU to keep methane rules
As of January 2027, European importers of oil and gas will need to comply with monitoring, reporting, and verification requirements linked to methane emissions data from countries and companies that…
Conversion therapy: Quarter of EU citizens exposed as Council of Europe urges ban
The EU loses up to €89 million in GDP every year due to discrimination based on sexual orientation, according to an OECD report. Read More
EU seeks G7 input on price cap before next round of sanctions against Russia
The price cap on Russian oil could drastically change if the EU moves ahead with a full ban on maritime services, as proposed by Finland and Sweden. Read More
From Mamdani to Farage: AI-generated images spread after Epstein file release
The latest tranche of files related to the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has set the internet ablaze with AI and manipulated images supposedly depicting him with politicians.…
Watch the video: Who might have already won at Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics 2026?
On Friday, the Winter Olympics return to Europe. To keep the mountains white in a warming climate, most of the Italian slopes now rely on artificial snow. But the International…
Podcast: Israel reopens the Rafah crossing: What does this mean for Gaza?
Buses have been slowly bringing Palestinians in and out of the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing, which had been closed since May 2024. What does this mean for…
Donald Trump endorses Hungary’s Viktor Orbán ahead of key elections
Trump has a history of supporting like-minded right-wing candidates on the campaign trail. Orbán is facing his most difficult election as the opposition Tisza Party led by young conservative Peter…
EU Parliament pushes for European preference in military mobility plan
MEP François Kalfon says that transport infrastructure would also benefit from a European preference, and that the bloc should jointly procure certain assets to facilitate the fast movement of troops…
Newsletter: Trump endorses Orbán | Former Israeli PM says Iran regime change should come from within
Also in this newsletter: Portugal braces for presidential run-off amid devastating floods, and how the Epstein files have ensnared figures from Europe’s political elite. Read More