The second round of municipal elections in France has begun, determining leadership in major cities without direct mayoral votes. Voters in large municipalities will elect council members who will subsequently select the mayors. In Paris, a potential shift in power…
Commemorative events are held at key sites in Brussels, attended by Prime Minister De Wever and the Belgian royal family. On March 22, 2026, Belgium marked the tenth anniversary of the 2016 terrorist attacks that resulted in 32 fatalities and…
Recent reports indicate an increase in violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, particularly around the cities of Jenin and Nablus. Houses and vehicles were set ablaze, resulting in injuries to seven Palestinians, according to the Red Crescent. In…
Carsten Träger, a member of the Bundestag and Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for the Environment, has died unexpectedly at the age of 52, as confirmed by the Bavarian SPD. Träger, who represented Fürth, was recognized for his…
At a symposium in Amsterdam, EU Antiracism Commissioner Moua emphasized the pervasive nature of structural racism across member states. Moua noted that a lack of awareness regarding colonial histories contributes to prevalent prejudices and resentments among populations. According to the…
The Union has increased its support to 26%, surpassing the AfD at 25%. According to the latest Sunday trend from the Insa Institute, the Union has gained one percentage point, distancing itself from the AfD. Meanwhile, the support levels for…
The leadership of Germany’s Left Party has sought to mitigate backlash following a contentious resolution on Zionism from its Niedersachsen branch, which has been criticized for perceived antisemitism. Heidi Reichinnek, chair of the Left Party’s Bundestag faction, described the Niedersachsen…
The Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE) projects a reduction of 4,900 retail stores by 2026, resulting in a total of 296,600 establishments. This forecast, reported by the Deutsche Presse-Agentur, indicates that the number of retail outlets in Germany will fall below 300,000…
The European Commission has reduced its gas storage targets in response to the ongoing Iran conflict, urging member states to act promptly to mitigate demand and price pressures. Energy Commissioner Jörgensen highlighted the current security of supply in the EU,…
Manfred Weber, leader of the European People’s Party, faces criticism for collaborating with far-right parties, including the AfD, in EU legislative processes. Despite initial success in advancing EU policies, Weber’s recent interactions with AfD members have raised concerns about potential…
