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Moldova’s pro-European Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) is ahead in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results released by the Central Electoral Commission. With around 70% of ballots counted, PAS has secured about 44% of the vote, compared to 28% for the pro-Russian......
Labour is seeking to establish an “ambitious” youth mobility scheme with the European Union, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced ahead of the party’s annual conference. The plan would allow thousands of young Europeans to temporarily live, study, and work in the UK, while offering British......
In the autonomous province of Gagauzia, in southern Moldova, residents continue to look east toward Moscow rather than west toward Brussels. Just two hours by car from Chisinau, the Moldovan capital, Comrat—the administrative center of the region—reveals a community that remains deeply attached......
The northern Italian town of Pontida hosted on Sunday the annual gathering of the far-right League party, led by Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini. Thousands of supporters, many wearing T-shirts bearing the image of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk—assassinated earlier this month—joined......
Poland is facing a significant demographic challenge, with the population declining by nearly one million since 2015. Like many European countries, it has recorded a sharp fall in birth rates, down by around 40% over the past three decades. In response, the Polish hotel chain Arche has announced a program......
The Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis is seeking ways to make medicines more affordable in the United States, amid growing pressure from the Trump administration and the threat of steep tariffs on the industry. Chief Executive Officer Vasant Narasimhan told the Swiss daily Neue Zürcher Zeitung......
The European Union is expected to reach a new record in defense spending this year, with expenditures projected at €381 billion, according to the European Defence Agency (EDA). This figure surpasses last year’s €343 billion, which had already set a historic peak compared to 2023. “Europe......
European Union foreign ministers met in Copenhagen on Saturday amid growing concerns over the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, but little progress was made on the possibility of sanctioning Israel. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas admitted she was “not very optimistic” about reaching......
At least 69 people have died after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania, according to an updated toll released by Mauritanian coast guards on Friday. Dozens remain missing more than 48 hours after the tragedy, which highlights the deadly risks faced by migrants attempting to reach Europe......
The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, warned on Friday that Western nations now have 30 days to reach a diplomatic solution regarding Iran’s nuclear program. Speaking ahead of a meeting of EU defense ministers in Copenhagen, Kallas underlined the urgency of the situation:......
On June 28, 2025, the European Union (EU) spokesperson for Foreign Affairs reiterated that “neither the EU nor any of its member states recognize the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR).” This statement came amid over-communication from certain separatist channels regarding the EU-AU......
The Swiss-Cameroonian activist Nathalie Yamb, known for her outspoken pan-Africanist positions and her criticism of France’s influence in Africa, announced that she has been appointed special adviser to the President of Niger, General Abdourahamane Tiani. Along with her new role, she also received......
At least ten people, including a child, were killed after Russian forces launched a massive overnight assault on Kyiv with missiles and drones, Ukrainian authorities reported on Thursday. More than 30 people were also injured, among them four children. According to Ukraine’s air force, Russia......
